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October 1, 2016

Stealing Jesus

Tara Regina Lyle (Mississippi)

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Happy are those who keep his decrees, who 
seek him with their whole heart. - Psalm 119:2 (NRSV)

I could tell something was wrong with my friend before she made it to my bunk. She had a bewildered look on her face as she approached me. “You will never guess what someone did to me,” she said. I encouraged her to tell me what had happened.A Christian inspirational...

Today's Prayer
Dear Lord, help us to help others when they are in need. Amen.
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Psalm 119:1-8

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