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September 7, 2016

Old Fish, New Fish

Cindy Love (Texas)

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You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your being, and with all your mind. . . . You must love your neighbor as you love yourself. - Matthew 22:37, 39 (CEB)

Well over 100,000 miles ago I had a new car and put one of those shiny fish on the rear door to let everyone know, “I am a Christian!” As the car and I both aged, I came to the realization that motoring around with a fish on the back...

Today's Prayer
Dear Father, forgive us when we miss the mark, and help us to live our faith in a way that leads others to you. Amen.
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Matthew 22:34-40

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