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The Duck & the Devil

There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He =
was given a slingshot to play with out in the woods. He practiced in =
the woods, but he could never hit the target. Getting a little =
discouraged, he headed back for dinner. As he was walking back he saw =
Grandma’s pet duck.

Just out of impulse, he let the slingshot fly, hit the duck square =
in the head, and killed it. He was shocked and grieved.
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In a panic, he hid the dead duck in the wood pile, only to see his =
sister watching! Sally had seen it all, but she said nothing.

After lunch the next day Grandma said, “Sally, let’s wash the =
dishes.” But Sally said, “Grandma, Johnny told me he wanted to help in
the kitchen.” Then she whispered to him, “Remember the duck?” So =
Johnny did the dishes.

Later that day, Grandpa asked if the children wanted to go fishing =
and Grandma said, “I’m sorry but I need Sally to help make supper.”
Sally just smiled and said,” Well that’s all right because Johnny =
told me he wanted to help.” She whispered again, “Remember the duck?” =
So Sally went fishing and Johnny stayed to help.

After several days of Johnny doing both his chores and Sally’s … =
he finally couldn’t stand it any longer.

He came to Grandma and confessed that he had killed the duck. =
Grandma knelt down, gave him a hug, and said, “Sweetheart, I know. You =
see, I was standing at the window and I saw the whole thing, but because =
I love you, I forgave you. I was just wondering how long you would let =
Sally make a slave of you.”

Thought for the day and every day thereafter?

Whatever is in your past, whatever you have done… and the devil =
keeps throwing it up in your face (lying, cheating, debt,fear, bad =
habits, hatred, anger, bitterness, etc.)… whatever it is… You need =
to know that God was standing at the window and He saw the whole =
thing… He has seen your whole life. He wants you to know that He =
loves you and that you are forgiven.

He’s just wondering how long you will let the devil make a slave =
of you. =20

The great thing about God is that when you ask for forgiveness, He =
not only forgives you, but He forgets … It is by God’s grace and mercy =
that we are saved.

Go ahead and make the difference in someone’s life today. Share =
this with a friend and always remember:
GOD IS ALWAYS AT THE WINDOW.

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A friend share this with em and it reminded me with many good things my mom had done to me. I hope you will enjoyed reading it. share it with your parent if you have parent.
The young mother set her foot on the path of life. “Is
this the long way?” she asked. And the guide said: “Yes, and the way is hard. And
you will be old before you reach the end of it. But the end will be better than the
beginning.”

But the young mother was happy, and she would not
believe that anything could be better than these years. So she played with her
children, and gathered flowers for
them along the way, and bathed them in the clear streams; and the sun shone on them,
and the young Mother cried,
“Nothing will ever be lovelier than this.”

Then the night came, and the storm, and the path was
dark, and the children shook with fear and cold, and the mother drew them close and
covered them with her mantle, and the children said, “Mother, we are not afraid, for
you are near, and no harm can come.”

And the morning came, and there was a hill ahead, and
the children climbed and grew weary, and the mother was weary. But at all times she
said to the children,” A little patience and we are there.” So the children
climbed, and when they reached the top they said, “Mother, we would not have done it
without you.”

And the mother, when she lay down at night looked up
at the stars and said, “This is a better day than the last, for my children have
learned fortitude in the face of hardness. Yesterday I gave them courage. Today,
I’ve given them strength.”

And the next day came strange clouds which darkened
the earth, clouds of war and hate and evil, and the children groped and stumbled,
and the mother said: “Look up. Lift your eyes to the light. ” And the children
looked and saw above the clouds an everlasting glory, and it guided them beyond the
darkness. And that night the Mother said,
“This is the best day of all, for I have shown my children God.”

And the days went on, and the weeks and the months and
the years, and the mother grew old and she was little and bent. But her children
were tall and strong, and walked with
courage. And when the way was rough, they lifted her,
for she was as light as a feather; and at last they came to a hill, and beyond they
could see a shining road and golden gates flung wide. And mother said, “I have
reached the end of my journey. And now I know the end is better than the beginning,
for my children can walk alone, and their children after them.”

And the children said, “You will always walk with us,
Mother, even when you have gone through the gates.”
And they stood and watched her as she went on alone, and the gates closed after her.
And they said: “We cannot see her
but she is with us still. A Mother like ours is more than a memory. She is a living
presence…….”

Your Mother is always with you…. She’s the whisper
of the leaves as you walk down the street; she’s the smell of bleach in your freshly
laundered socks; she’s the cool hand
on your brow when you’re not well. Your Mother lives
inside your laughter. And she’s crystallized in every tear drop. She’s the place
you came from, your first home; and
she’s the map you follow with every step you take. She’s your first love and your
first heartbreak, and nothing on earth can
separate you. Not time, not space… not even death!

PASS THIS ON TO ALL THE MOTHERS & CHILDREN YOU KNOW.
MAY WE NEVER TAKE OUR MOTHERS FOR GRANTED…
Pass it on to the men too because they have mothers too….

Hi guys I just want to let you know that Paul and friends are back safely from St Maarten spring break mission trip. The next focus of Paul and friends now is Mission to Southern Sudan and Meeting on April 30th 2006 in DC.
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We are now in St Maarten We went to old folk home today and we are leaving now to do some more work on the Island.
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Hi friends, I just want to let you know that Paul and friends are now in ST Maartin, We arrive safely. We meet with the teem of seven people from Marryland Federick Church of Christ.
We just had our dinner and evening Devotional let by Doug and prayers let by Breaden Mcinturf from Lipscomb University. Paul is now with Brad Ham in thesame room. Paul will be preaching tomorrow.
Paul and friends wish all of you a wonderful spring break. remember May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. ” (Romans 15:13)
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Paul and nin friends will be leaving today at 4:15 am then to Charlotte North Carolina then to to St Martin in Nedherland Antiles at 2:00 pm. Paul will be preaching on Sunday and then do VBS during the week with rest of the team. The team from Lipscomb University is looking forward to meet with a team of seven people from Maryland. Your prayers mean a lot to us.“ May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. ” (Romans 15:13)
Our God is not a small God

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Meeting will be on March 26 2006 at the same venue. It will be immediately after Sunday services. People who are running for ke dan dhie need to summit their official document as soon as possible. remember me in your prayers and pray for the mission team that is leaving with me on Saturday. Again remeber “ The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. ” (Psalm 23:1-3)
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Many people have recommended Paul to do stand up comedy. The time has come, and Paul is now listening for your advice. Some students from Lipscomb and Belmont wanted to be part of this. If you are interested in being a sponsor or want to participate call 615-579-4794. All donations will go to Paul and friends Mission trips.
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Thanks for prayers and support “ Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. ” (Colossians 3:12) Keep on praying for our Mission trips. The %The Ugand, Kenya and Sudan Paulandfriends mission trip is coming up soon. Keep on praying.

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Thanks Amy for what you are doing for God’s people. To work with life saving institution like red cross is the core of God’s ministry. Keep on doing accarding to God’s will and be blessed. Remember “ But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, ” (1 Peter 3:15)

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