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April 24, 2019

Make a Joyful Noise

Carol Elaine Harrison (Saskatchewan, Canada)

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Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. - Psalm 100:1 (NIV)

As a young girl, our daughter, Amee, loved to sing in church. She sang with gusto, without worrying whether she was in tune or off-key. She simply praised God with all her heart and voice. Everyone in the congregation knew, without a doubt, that she loved to praise God. Years...

Today's Prayer
Dear God, thank you for the blessings you have given us. Help us to praise you joyfully and without hesitation. Amen.
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Psalm 100:1-5

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