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January 14, 2018

Determination

Randy Tramp (South Dakota)

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The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; 
I have come that they may have life,
 and have it to the full. - John 10:10 (NIV)

I walked out of the nursing home feeling like a failure. I had gone to visit a friend and to tell him about the good news of Jesus. Yet, as usual, I lacked the courage. Over the following weeks, I prayed earnestly for courage to share my faith. I know...

Today's Prayer
Dear God, show us our gifts, and guide us to opportunities to use them. Restore our passion for your work, and help us to seek your will above our own. Amen.
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John 4:34-36

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