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October 23, 2016

Power of a Psalm

Donald Huffman (North Carolina)

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I lift up my eyes to the hills — from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord. - Psalm 121:1-2 (NRSV)

During our son Paul’s training as a cadet in the U.S. Air Force Academy, he and the other cadets were tested to their limits. As his parents, Betty and I supported him during those trying days. We wrote to him, prayed daily for him, and encouraged him to draw strength...

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Thank you, O Lord, that we can always look to you, knowing that you are with us and care about us. Amen
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Psalm 121:1-8

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