Walter N. Maris (Missouri)
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Sign Up TodayShout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. . . . give thanks to him and praise his name. - Psalm 100:1-2, 4 (NIV)
The 88-year-old woman had come to the soup kitchen for her supper. She seemed to be the life of the party at her table, encouraging everyone around her. Apparently hard of hearing, she talked loudly, which allowed many people to hear the “Bless you!” that she said to those who...
God can help me bring joy to others through my joyful attitude.
Someone who is homeless
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I join many of those who will pray for you as you seek to discern what you are called to be at this moment. May God grant you the courage to fulfill that calling. May we all open our eyes and see the misery, open our ears and hear the cries of God’s people, and, like God through the Lord Jesus Christ, be incarnate amongst them.”
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