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Thursday, December 31, 2009
It is in the times of greatest need we walk closest to the Lord and when we feel we need nothing, all is lost.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written January 10, 2001
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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
One of the greatest honors is giving a gift to someone who does not otherwise receive one.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written January 10, 2001
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Tuesday, December 29, 2009
The generous give away all they have yet are fulfilled.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written January 4, 2001
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Monday, December 28, 2009
To the wearisome traveler; check your hat and coat at the door and come to rest in the Lord's Word.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written January 4, 2001
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Suniday, December 27, 2009
If you labor on your journey the one who follows will be blessed.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written January 4, 2001
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Saturday, December 26, 2009
If you walk an easy path someone has forged the way before you.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written January 4, 2001
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Friday, December 25, 2009
When a king is born is it fitting for him to serve his subjects?
Douglas James Smith
Originally written December 25, 2000
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
Time is the last standing judge, serving the righteous and exposing the fraudulent.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 14, 2001
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009
The smallest step of faith leads to larger and larger strides; we must walk before we run and trust before we fly.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 13, 2001
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Those who die to self are free to live for Christ, but wherever self lives Christ is denied.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 13, 2001
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Monday, December 21, 2009
When promises flow like a ribbon they will tie into a beautiful looking bow with no package to wrap around because when promises are many broken promises are soon to follow.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 13, 2001
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Sunday, December 20, 2009
Righteousness is often underappreciated on earth but it is appreciated in heaven.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written October 30, 2000
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Saturday, December 19, 2009
A smile is just another way of letting your heart show, but a frown brings others down.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 14, 2001
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Friday, December 18, 2009
Walk into the light and you will see clearly.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 16, 2000
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Thursday, December 17, 2009
Lift your voices to the Lord God, and He will lift your soul to His.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 1, 2000
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Worship blesses the Lord, music blesses people, singing can be either.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 1, 2000
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Discipline comes in many forms, one of them is through love.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 2, 2000
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Trouble we will always have on earth, but those who have found faith have found everlasting treasure.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 13, 2001
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Sunday, December 13, 2009
Strong convictions lead to a strong God, but the weak in faith shall limit the work of their Holy One.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 7, 2001
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Saturday, December 12, 2009
A promise kept is a character witness.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written October 15, 2001
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Friday, December 11, 2009
The most precious that there is has found the bounds of love, but few will hold this testimony.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 7, 2001
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
People surround themselves on the outside with what can also be found on their inside.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 7, 2001
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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
There is a lesson in everything, but not always a student.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 23, 2001
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Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Patience has few immature friends because what it waits for the weak run away from; the present is tomorrow's history, every moment a stepping stone to somewhere.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 23, 2001
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Monday, December 7, 2009
If everything in your life were put in a box would there be a balance?
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 19, 2000
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Sunday, December 6, 2009
Many have faith on their tongue but not in their actions, which is like finding a bird without wings.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 13, 2001
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Saturday, December 5, 2009
It is through the rough times that the good times are achieved.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 19, 2000
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Friday, December 4, 2009
My sole source for inspiration is God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. For without these Three in One flowers would not bloom, weather would not be, and people could not be free.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 19, 2000
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
The road to openness leads by the river of life.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written March 25, 2001
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Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Take what Christ gives you and give to Him what He asks for.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written March 25, 2001
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009
The will of the Lord does not stop, it just keeps coming, moving around obstacles and over annoyances.
Douglas James Smith
Originally written November 19, 2000
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