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| FEBRUARY
5, 2003 ISSUE |
(read past issues here)
IN THIS ISSUE
Feature
Article: Love and Tolerance
In The Spotlight: Africa AIDS Crisis and Valentine's
Day
What's New & Coming Soon
Daily Thoughts: Seven Wonders of the World
Prayer Requests/Results
Quotables:
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| FEATURED ARTICLE |
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Love and Tolerance
Love – it’s a powerful force. Some would say the
most powerful force in the universe.
The Bible says God is love. Some would say God is the
most powerful force in the universe. The Almighty Being
is indeed all powerful, all loving and completely all
amazing.
I don’t say this simply because you or others believe
it. I don’t say it to be fashionable – or unfashionable.
I don’t say it just because scripture does. I will
admit to all of the above being an influence.
I believe God and love are one and all powerful because
my own experiences tell me so. My heart cries out for
completion and that doesn’t come from people, places
or things.
“I Vant to be Alone!”
No
one truly wants to be alone, especially those who tell
you so. We all want connection. Completion. To be one
just as Jesus and the Father are one.
How do we do that? In a word: love. In another word: tolerance.
Read the entire article here
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more thought provoking articles
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| IN
THE SPOTLIGHT |
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Africa
AIDS Crisis
The horrific HIV/AIDS epidemic that is ravaging much of
the world is particularly hitting hard in the continent
of Africa. The problem is compounded by the severe poverty,
the debt countries owe and the high price of medication
and drugs that could alleviate much suffering and prolong
lives.
What to do in the face of such an overwhelming and alarming
problem? The answers may not be easy, but we should and
must do something. It starts with awareness and continues
with action. President Bush has pledged billions to help.
Organizations that are monitoring the situation and working
for solutions have much to say.
"It's time to make the connection between debt relief
and epidemic relief. If the international community relieves
some of their external debt, these countries can reinvest
the savings in poverty alleviation and AIDS prevention
and care. If not, poverty will just continue to fan the
flames of the epidemic." – Peter Piot, Executive
Director of UNAIDS
"Part of winning the war on terrorism is winning
the war on poverty. We've had the wake-up call. If we
stand by and watch [Africa] go up in flames, the price
won't be paid solely in African lives." – Bono(U2),
Feb, 2002
More on this at our Spotlight
Cause
Valentine’s Day Ideas
February
is a great time to focus on your loving relationships
with others, especially those who are married or engaged.
With Valentine's Day fast approaching you might want to shop at our e-store
for gift ideas. You will also find books and resources
that will help you grow and love. That's a great gift
for you and all you meet.
More here
and here.
See more at our Spotlight
Specials page
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| WHAT'S NEW & COMING SOON |
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Some of the new articles on our site
include:
Freedom From Deception
Proof From Above
Sanctity of Life
Revisit:
The Greatest Love of
All
Love One Another As I
Have Love You
Loving the Unlovable
New reviews on the following books:
A Patchwork Heart by
Kim Moore and Pam Mellskog.
Let's Roll by Lisa Beamer
(wife of 9-11 hero Todd Beamer)
The Good Book and the
Big Book: A.A.’s Roots in the Bible by Dick
B.
Future Reviews:
"Abba’s Child” by Brennan Manning
“Minding Your Emotions” by Steve Shores
You can read the various reviews currently on site at
Reviews
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| DAILY THOUGHTS & REFLECTIONS |
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Seven Wonders of the World
A group of students were asked to list what they thought
were the present Seven Wonders of the World. Though there
was some disagreement, the following got the most votes:
1. Egypt's Great Pyramids
2. Taj Mahal
3. Grand Canyon
4. Panama Canal
5. Empire State Building
6. St. Peter's Basilica
7. China's Great Wall
While gathering the votes, the teacher noted that one
quiet student had not returned her paper. So she asked
the girl if she was having trouble with her list. The
girl replied, "Yes, a little.
I couldn't quite make up my mind because there were so
many."
The teacher said, "Well, tell us what you have, and
maybe we can help you out.
"The girl hesitated, then read, "I think the
Seven Wonders of the World are:
1. to touch
2. to taste
3. to see
4. to hear… She hesitated a little, and then added
5. to feel
6. to laugh
7. and to love
The room was so full of silence, you could have heard
a pin drop.
Get daily inspiration with a Scripture verse and commentary
at
Daily Thought
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| PRAYER REQUESTS & RESULTS |
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Prayer
works. It really does. Only those who've never truly tried
it with the proper intentions would say otherwise. We
want to pray for you and your needs. If you have a specific
request let us know at prayer
requests.
Of course, we keep you information confidential.
We also like to share testimonies of answered prayers
at prayer results.
You can send us your testimony by email. Use our form
at contact us. If
you do not want your name to be listed simply let us know.
By sharing God's love and how He helps us you encourage
others in a powerful way.
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– Corrie Ten Boom
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