tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3472395773881586842024-03-14T03:10:00.787-04:00Counting It All JoyMy journey to joy via gratitude. Looking for both ordinary and extraordinary gifts every day.Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.comBlogger594125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-61101316744592255972013-08-23T15:35:00.001-04:002013-08-23T15:35:51.742-04:00August 22, 2013: Darkness Dispelled<br />
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<b>3 gifts in light:</b><br />
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<li>supportive family, shining Christ's light by their love</li>
<li>sisters around the table, lightening a hard week with laughter</li>
<li>darkness dispelled, glory revealed. <i><span class="text Luke-2-30" id="en-NIV-25004">"For my eyes have seen your salvation,</span><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Luke-2-31" id="en-NIV-25005"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span>which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:</span></span><span class="text Luke-2-32" id="en-NIV-25006"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>a light for revelation to the Gentiles,</span><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Luke-2-32">and the glory of your people Israel.” </span></span></i><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Luke-2-32">Luke 2:30-32</span></span></li>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-46253053064234182142013-08-23T15:23:00.001-04:002013-08-23T15:23:16.384-04:00August 21, 2013: Straight to the Heart<br />
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<b>a gift straight, curve, turn:</b><br />
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<li>his friend's offer to come alongside, a gift straight to my heart<b> </b></li>
<li>the curve of heads bowed in prayer, lifting up the broken</li>
<li>a sister's turn in attitude, encouraging to mine</li>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-7086739132653933762013-08-23T15:13:00.003-04:002013-08-23T15:13:49.479-04:00August 20, 2013: Kings and Kingdoms<br />
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<b>3 gifts of serving:</b><br />
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<li>the surprise of never knowing quite what will happen<b> </b></li>
<li>the joy of giving<b></b></li>
<li>the knowledge that I am bringing God's kingdom to earth<b><br /></b></li>
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<b> </b>Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-68687591337954661832013-08-19T14:50:00.001-04:002013-08-19T14:50:55.331-04:00August 19, 2013: Church Blessings<br />
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<b>3 gifts in church:</b><br />
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<li>the joy of worshiping together</li>
<li>the encouragement of Christian fellowship</li>
<li><b> </b>the blessing of communion</li>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-64738592912028778472013-08-19T14:45:00.003-04:002013-08-19T14:45:29.003-04:00August 18, 2013: Delight Written<b> </b><img class="rg_i" data-src="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTSf7ECQusixOU-hXEFEOrF8rFPVnN5OreHO-0ajejvRlsIkO3FeA" data-sz="f" name="_velxdQq05FdiM:" src="https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTSf7ECQusixOU-hXEFEOrF8rFPVnN5OreHO-0ajejvRlsIkO3FeA" style="height: 187px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: -2px; width: 254px;" /><br />
<b>a gift red, read, written:</b><br />
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<li>painted toes red</li>
<li>good news read in a text as they shared their joy</li>
<li>delight written on her face as she splashed in the water</li>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-71897896976811099452013-08-19T14:30:00.001-04:002013-08-19T14:39:56.761-04:00August 17, 2013: Morning Psalm<b> </b><img class="rg_i" data-src="https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ77qdciD75lk77HvG8r_eoRbyFy_Un69mJVTZ-nXcDUB_N10X3" data-sz="f" name="2muixkUnBV051M:" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ77qdciD75lk77HvG8r_eoRbyFy_Un69mJVTZ-nXcDUB_N10X3" style="height: 194px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: -3px; width: 259px;" /><br />
<b>3 gifts in the morning:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>a cup of hot tea</li>
<li>a<b> </b>word from the psalms</li>
<li>a refreshing shower</li>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-56738276863266184872013-08-19T14:26:00.002-04:002013-08-19T14:26:58.514-04:00August 16, 2013: Family Love<br />
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<b>3 gifts of family:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>sharing </li>
<li><b> </b>belonging</li>
<li>loving</li>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-51727434250467333792013-08-19T14:21:00.000-04:002013-08-19T14:21:01.383-04:00August 15, 2013: Beautiful Nail Scars<br />
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3 gifts ugly-beautiful:<br />
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<li>his nail scarred hands</li>
<li>my own intentions</li>
<li>creation's groaning </li>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-60245370978213250752013-08-19T14:09:00.000-04:002013-08-19T14:09:03.947-04:00August 14, 2013: This Is My Father's World<br />
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A gift in a ring, curve, sphere:<br />
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<li>a ring of the telephone and a vacation disaster averted</li>
<li>the curve of her smile at the results of so much hard work </li>
<li>the music of the spheres singing His praises</li>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-2118050263482982172013-08-19T13:59:00.000-04:002013-08-19T13:59:13.457-04:00August 13, 2013: As Green as a Gift<br />
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<b>3 gifts in green:</b><br />
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<li>our lawn, reviving after a drought</li>
<li>fresh, locally grown beans </li>
<li>the cover of my much read Kindle</li>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-34586020924434839352013-08-15T21:45:00.001-04:002013-08-15T21:45:50.616-04:00August 12, 2013: Almost Ripe<br />
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<b>3 gifts half-hidden:</b><br />
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<li>tomatoes on the vine, almost ripe<b> </b></li>
<li>a pile of books waiting to be read<b></b></li>
<li>wisdom<br /><i><span class="text Dan-2-20">Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever;</span><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Dan-2-20">wisdom and power are his.</span></span><span class="text Dan-2-21" id="en-NIV-21780"><sup class="versenum"> </sup></span><span class="text Dan-2-21" id="en-NIV-21780"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>He changes times and seasons;</span><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Dan-2-21">he deposes kings and raises up others.</span></span><br /><span class="text Dan-2-21">He gives wisdom to the wise</span><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Dan-2-21">and knowledge to the discerning.</span></span><span class="text Dan-2-22" id="en-NIV-21781"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>He reveals deep and hidden things;</span><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Dan-2-22">he knows what lies in darkness,</span></span><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Dan-2-22">and light dwells with him. </span></span></i><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Dan-2-22">Daniel 2:20-22</span></span></li>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-61582864854163942892013-08-12T15:21:00.002-04:002013-08-12T15:21:22.687-04:00August 11, 2013: Metallic Joy<br />
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<b>3 gifts of metal:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>the patio table where we enjoyed lunch</li>
<li>the cross around my neck, my testimony, His sacrifice</li>
<li>a cold drink on a hot day</li>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-91345840049463890212013-08-12T15:08:00.000-04:002013-08-12T15:08:02.872-04:00August 10, 2013: Brick Walls<b> </b><img class="rg_i" data-src="https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSGwcn20GjcY_NpV4EkuqyrQye9Z2NgYPwV4-RQuYrJWhTubu0U7g" data-sz="f" name="QCKuq4q9kCn1HM:" src="https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSGwcn20GjcY_NpV4EkuqyrQye9Z2NgYPwV4-RQuYrJWhTubu0U7g" style="height: 218px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: -11px; width: 162px;" /><br />
<b>3 hard eucharisteo:</b><br />
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<li>plans that are not my plans</li>
<li>endings</li>
<li>brick walls that prevent running ahead</li>
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<b>a gift hole, whole, half:</b><br />
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<li>the hole my feet made in the sand as I enjoyed an afternoon reading on the beach<b> </b></li>
<li>whole joy in plans made for a girls' weekend<b> </b></li>
<li>the half full glass he always manages to see</li>
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<b> </b>Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-43341715401205385642013-08-08T22:54:00.001-04:002013-08-08T22:54:48.787-04:00August 8, 2013: Summer Fresh<br />
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<b>3 gifts in summer:</b><br />
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<li>a more relaxed schedule</li>
<li>white fluffy clouds against a bright blue sky</li>
<li>fresh fruit and vegetables</li>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-28737313612623383892013-08-07T10:57:00.000-04:002013-08-07T10:57:11.149-04:00August 7, 2013: Shining Out Light<br />
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<b>3 gifts in His word:</b><i> </i><br />
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<i> <span class="text Ps-18-30" id="en-NIV-14149">As for God, his way is perfect:</span></i><br />
<i><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-18-30">The <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>’s word is flawless;</span></span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-18-30">he shields all who take refuge in him.</span></span><span class="text Ps-18-31" id="en-NIV-14150"><sup class="versenum"> </sup></span><span class="text Ps-18-31" id="en-NIV-14150"><sup class="versenum"> </sup></span><span class="text Ps-18-31" id="en-NIV-14150"><sup class="versenum"> </sup></span><br /><span class="text Ps-18-31" id="en-NIV-14150"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>For who is God besides the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>?</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-18-31">And who is the Rock except our God?</span></span><span class="text Ps-18-32" id="en-NIV-14151"><sup class="versenum"> </sup> </span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-18-32" id="en-NIV-14151">It is God who arms me with strength</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-18-32">and keeps my way secure.</span></span><span class="text Ps-18-33" id="en-NIV-14152"><sup class="versenum"> </sup> </span></i><br />
<i><span class="text Ps-18-33" id="en-NIV-14152">He makes my feet like the feet of a deer;</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-18-33">he causes me to stand on the heights. </span></span></i><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-18-33"><b>Psalm 18:30-33</b></span></span><br />
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<i><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-18-33"><span class="text Ps-133-1">How good and pleasant it is</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-133-1">when God’s people live together in unity!</span></span> </span></span></i><br />
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<i><span class="text Ps-133-2" id="en-NIV-16172"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>It is like precious oil poured on the head,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-133-2">running down on the beard,</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-133-2">running down on Aaron’s beard,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-133-2">down on the collar of his robe.</span></span><span class="text Ps-133-3" id="en-NIV-16173"><sup class="versenum"> </sup></span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text Ps-133-3" id="en-NIV-16173"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>It is as if the dew of Hermon</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-133-3">were falling on Mount Zion.</span></span><br /><span class="text Ps-133-3">For there the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span> bestows his blessing,</span><br /><span class="indent-1"><span class="indent-1-breaks"> </span><span class="text Ps-133-3">even life forevermore. </span></span></i><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-133-3"><b>a song of ascents, Psalm 133</b></span></span></div>
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<i><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Ps-18-33"><b> </b></span></span>For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ.<b> </b></i><b>2 Corinthians 4:6</b>Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-3340782256515653132013-08-07T10:41:00.001-04:002013-08-07T10:41:48.263-04:00August 6, 2013: Refreshing Water<b> </b><img class="rg_i" data-src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR44_e3U3Roe2MQdz6JKCzxGa0poRZWdDcSHm7Em-bQx9YtzEPm_g" data-sz="f" name="U17wiWoez98HFM:" src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcR44_e3U3Roe2MQdz6JKCzxGa0poRZWdDcSHm7Em-bQx9YtzEPm_g" style="height: 175px; margin-left: -2px; margin-right: -2px; margin-top: 0px; width: 116px;" /><br />
<b>3 gifts in water:</b><br />
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<li>the beauty of living in the Great Lakes State</li>
<li>the blessing of needed rain</li>
<li>the refreshment of a cool shower on a hot day</li>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-39998131080931638812013-08-07T10:32:00.000-04:002013-08-07T10:32:04.056-04:00August 5, 2013: Polished Joy<br />
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<b>a gift outside, inside, upside down:</b><br />
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<li>a beautiful sunset</li>
<li>celebration lunch and pedicures</li>
<li>a change of plans</li>
</ul>
Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-17417576020534291902013-08-07T10:26:00.001-04:002013-08-07T10:26:22.506-04:00August 4, 2013: Simple Sabbath Gifts<br />
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<b>3 gifts sitting:</b><br />
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<li>relishing a family meal</li>
<li>sharing a row in church</li>
<li>enjoying a peaceful bike ride</li>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-40496002426890488472013-08-07T10:15:00.000-04:002013-08-07T10:15:18.232-04:00August 3, 2013: Good News<br />
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<b>A gift at 10am, 1pm, 10pm:</b><br />
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<li>the joy of sharing good news<b> </b></li>
<li>a major project<b> </b>tackled together</li>
<li>the satisfaction of a productive day<b> </b></li>
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<b> </b>Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-74502825208744243922013-08-07T10:06:00.001-04:002013-08-07T10:06:16.743-04:00August 2, 2013: Summer Gifts Eaten<br />
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<b>3 gifts eaten:</b><br />
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<li>French Silk ice cream</li>
<li>hot buttery sweet corn</li>
<li>big juicy blueberries</li>
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Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-46443521518274722242013-08-07T10:02:00.003-04:002013-08-07T10:02:59.908-04:00August 1, 2013: Popping Up Joy<br />
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<b>3 gifts white:</b><br />
<ul>
<li>the clean crisp pages of a new book</li>
<li>freshly popped popcorn</li>
<li>an ice cold glass of milk</li>
</ul>
Barbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949244026446619631noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347239577388158684.post-77771257168942846882013-08-07T09:57:00.001-04:002013-08-07T09:57:47.099-04:00July 31, 2013: Roadblocks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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3 gifts difficult:<br />
<ul>
<li>further signs of a loved one's deteriorating health</li>
<li>the distance between </li>
<li>roadblocks</li>
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<b>3 gifts heard:</b><br />
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<li>an always faithful cardinal, praises loud and clear</li>
<li><b> </b>a delightfully unexpected act of generosity</li>
<li>the voice of the Shepherd. <i><span class="woj">My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. </span></i><span class="woj">John 10:27</span></li>
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<b>3 gifts together:</b><br />
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<li>time to sit down at the table and share a meal</li>
<li>a few moments to chat at the end of a very long day</li>
<li>an unhurried phone conversation</li>
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