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December 6, 2017

Practice, Practice, 
Practice

Gary B. Swanson (Maryland)

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Grow in the grace and knowledge of 
our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. - 2 Peter 3:18 (NIV)

One of my loved ones is not a Christian. He often says that his aversion to Christianity comes from his personal observation of hypocrisy in the lives of too many Christians. I have noticed others who point out mistakes that Christians make and say, “If that’s what Christians are like,...

Today's Prayer
Dear Jesus, come into our lives so fully that others may be drawn to your loving care for them. Amen.
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Today's Reading
John 17:15-19

Thought for the Day

I’m not a perfect Christian, but I will get better with practice.

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