Hi, Just wanted to drop in and share a website put together by a dear friend of mine that I hope you will visit. It is CHOCKED FULL of motivation and uplifting stories... Hope you enjoy! If you send her an email or sign her guest book, PLEASE tell her that Rita sent you.  lol Hugs, Rita

http://www.geocities.com/emergingcourageous/

Good Reading: "Stories From the Heart (Third Edition) " by Steve Demaree. Inspirational Christian Stories resulting in life changes. To order contact Steve at [email protected] 
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Inspirational Poetry:
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"You Never Know " by Ishaah
You never know when someone
may catch a dream from you.
You never know when a little word,
or something you may do
May open up a window
of the mind that seeks the light,
The way you live may not matter at all...
but you never know - it might.
And just in case it could be
that another's life through you,
Might possibly change for the better
with a broader brighter view.
It seems it might be worth a try
at pointing the way to the right,
Of course, it may not matter at all,
but then again it might.
http://www.flowgo.com/refer/redir_ng.cfm?p=8187&d=12-07-03
-sent in by Bette Tolnai

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* "How to get to Heaven" sent in by Carol [email protected] 
An exasperated mother, whose son was always getting into mischief, finally asked him, "How do you expect to get into heaven?" The boy thought it over and said, "Well, I'll just run in and out and in and out and keep slamming the door until St. Peter says, "For Heaven's sake, Jimmy, come in, or stay out."
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*"Do you have the time?" author unknown sent in by Joyce Davis [email protected] 
I knelt to pray but not for long,
I had too much to do.
I had to hurry and get to work
For bills would soon be due.
So I knelt and said a hurried prayer,
And jumped up off my knees.
My Christian duty was now done
My soul could rest at ease.
All day long I had no time
To spread a word of cheer.
No time to speak of Christ to friends,
They'd laugh at me I'd fear.
No time, no time, too much to do,
That was my constant cry,
No time to give to souls in need
But at last the time, the time to die.
I went before the Lord,
I came, I stood with downcast eyes.
For in his hands God held a book;
It was the book of life.
God looked into his book and said
"Your name I cannot find.
I once was going to write it down...
But never found the time"
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"CHRISTMAS PARTY INVITATION" by Sharon Coles
White Dove Ministries [email protected] 

You Are Cordially Invited To A Christmas Party 

GUEST OF HONOR: Jesus Christ
DATE: Every day. Traditionally, December 25, but He's always around, so the
date is flexible.
TIME: Whenever you're ready. Please don't be too late though, or you'll miss
out on all the fun.
PLACE: In your heart. He'll meet you there--you'll hear Him knock.
ATTIRE: Come as you are. Grubbies are okay as He'll be washing our clothes
anyway. He said something about new white robes and crowns for everyone who
stays till the last.
TICKETS: Admission is free. He's already paid for everyone. He says you
wouldn't have been able to afford it-it's cost Him everything He had!
REFRESHMENTS: New wine, bread and a far-out drink He calls "living water."
This will be followed by a supper, that promises to be out of this world!!
GIFT SUGGESTIONS: Your heart. He's one of those people who already has
everything else. (He's very generous in return though-just wait until you see what
He has for you ! )
ENTERTAINMENT: Joy, Peace, Truth, Light, Life, Love, Real Happiness,
Communion with God, Forgiveness, Miracles, Healing, Power, Eternity in Paradise...and
much more! (All 'G' rated so bring your family and friends)
RSVP: Very Important! He must know ahead, so He can reserve a spot for you at
the table. Also, he's keeping a list of His friends for future reference. He
calls it the "Lamb's Book of Life."
PARTY GIVEN BY: His Kids. That's us! Hope To See You There! Let us rejoice
and be glad and give him glory! For the wedding of the Lamb has come, and his
bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean, was given her to
wear (linen stands for the righteous acts of the saints) Blessed are those who
are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb! Revelation 19:7-9
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New Christmas Stories to be added to Emerging Courageous Online Magazine this weekend. 
http://www.geocities.com/emergingcourageous/newstories.htm 

Peace and God Bless you all. 
Marilyn Dixon Pfanstiel, Editor [email protected] 
www.emergingcourageous.com 

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