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Find the peace that only God can give. By Marcos Witt 7
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Thousands gathered for Hope at Yankee Stadium! By Duncan Dodds
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Reach out into your surroundings. 12
DADDY IS HOME 13
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By Marcos Witt Trust God and choose to walk in love. By Laurie Dodds.
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NEW BEGINNING The presence of God the Father in our 22 ABUNDANCE OF RAIN 16
Keep choosing to stay in hope and believing for God to lives can bring us unique and singular Bask in the cloud of God’s favor. By Steve Crawford 17
make things new in His time. Remember, if we don’t give
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storms. When we keep Him present 24 LIVING THE DREAM
in our lives, we live confidently to Trust God to bring your dreams to pass. by Paul Osteen, M.D. 19
the degree that we are able to sleep 20
FEATURES peacefully through life’s storms that 26 STRATEGIES TO WIN AT LIFE 21
may come our way. Love is a choice you have to make. by Lisa Comes
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Ask God to restore opportunities and to empower you Marcos Witt brings this truth to life
to dream again. This is your season, this is your time to 28 GOD STILL WORKS MIRACLES 23
through the telling of his own personal God is no respector of persons... He’ll do the same for you! By Dodie Osteen 24
embrace all that God has in store for you.
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I love the story of a man named Ira. His story is behind on his payments. The bank threatened 7
the perfect example of what happens when you to foreclose and take away everything he’d 8
never give up. By the time he was 12, both of worked so hard for through the years. At the last 9
his parents had died. He and his brothers had no moment, just days before Ira lost everything, 10
choice but to take care of themselves. So they massive reservoirs of oil were discovered on his 11
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jobs for people in need, built schools, children’s 18
Through hard work and refusing to give up, Ira homes, Boy Scout camps, Salvation Army centers 19
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buy a small ranch of his own. He kept dreaming, 21
staying focused and making good decisions. I love this story because his life was 22
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into a big success. But he didn’t stop there either Now I’m not saying that you’re 25
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– he then sold the store to purchase a large going to find oil on your property or
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20,000 acre ranch in West Texas. instantly become a millionaire! But
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We all just enjoyed the changing of seasons It all starts with your mind and attitude. God’s incredible power is available for you, 7
from winter to spring. Spring symbolizes Even if you don’t physically see this change but you have to do your part and believe in 8
new birth, a fresh start. No matter how cold right now, God can transform your heart Him and by faith, receive what He is offering 9
and harsh your winter might have seemed and thinking, giving you peace that the and persevere in your hope! 10
or even been, I want to encourage you to world can’t give you. It’s a sustaining peace. 11
see your new fresh start in God. This spring, It’s hope. Hope carries you through as you 12
let this truth take root in your heart and wait for your completing moment. SEE YOUR NEW 13
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things new for you. Ephesians 1:19-20 says: “I also pray that you
will understand the incredible greatness of IN GOD. 16
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the same mighty power that raised Christ When you face challenges and tough times, 19
from the dead…” (NLT) Think about it! The do you focus on the negative and begin 20
Bible says that God gives the same power to complain about how unfairly you are 21
that raised Jesus from the dead to those being treated? When you give in to those 22
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to give this same victory to everyone who unbelief, God’s miracle for you is put on
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do not give up on God, He can take any in you and through you! choosing to stay in hope, believing for God 8
situation in your life, any circumstance to make things new in His time. Remember, 9
regardless of the economy or what the We are all hearing the negative reports if we don’t give up, in due time, we will be 10
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if we do not give up.”
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2 Corinthians 5:17 tells us, “…anyone glory in Christ Jesus” (AMP). God promises us – Galatians 6:9 20
who belongs to Christ has become a new that He is able to meet every need. 21
person. The old life is gone; a new life has 22
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unexplainable; you can only understand it if one of those flying objects becoming a weapon
you’ve lived it. I have read and spoken with so of destruction by hitting glass windows. Thank 22
many people describing their experience of God, we had no damage to our house. 23
living through a hurricane, but nothing compares 24

to the personal experience. The impact it made Last year my daughter got married and left my 25
was stronger than anything I have experienced three sons as complete rulers and princes of our 26
before. My wife and I barely slept through home. We all worked together to prepare the 27
that dark and loud night as we heard the house for Ike’s arrival. We covered all the pots in 28
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personally experienced a hurricane ourselves. To my surprise, all three of my sons slept through 10
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and steady. What most intrigues the experts in And last, the confidence they felt 23
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eye of the storm will hit. What is curious though 25
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hurricane will land wherever and whenever it mentioned is the strongest reason they had for 27
wants to. On the other hand, the news reporters sleeping so peacefully the entire night! Children 28
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The morning after the storm, my wife and I were I asked my boys how could they sleep so calmly times. I am not only referring to the damage 7
chatting. We were trying to figure out what to and one of them answered, “Well, we knew that a natural hurricane leaves, but emotional and 8
do with all the food in the refrigerator. Would if something went wrong, you were home and spiritual storms that might come our way and 9
we move to a hotel or leave the city, how would would know what to do.” I was surprised that cause devastation. For those more complicated 10
we get current news? Without electricity, we my presence, as daddy, brings so much peace storms, we need to be confident that “DADDY 11
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THE PRESENCE OF GOD…IN OUR The presence of God the Father in our lives
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their bedrooms. By that time, it was still raining, degree that we are able to 23
but the powerful winds had ceased. One of my sleep peacefully through life’s 24
sons asked, “Did something happen last night; storms, just as my boys did as Ike 25
was it strong or not?” Obviously, he did not hear visited us through the night. I strongly 26
or feel a thing the entire night. I could not resist desire that God have a preeminent place 27
the urge to laugh aloud after hearing his sincere in all of our lives. It is not an understatement 28
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led by Reed Hall and Stephanie Loyd, prayed that tens God, but the motives and integrity of our heart. 18
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Miguel and Monique Conner found themselves ready for a powerful change after 6
discovering their daughter’s diagnosis of autism, especially after a specialist told
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the services on TV, so they were very excited to attend the live services. It was then
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and there during a service that they found the change that they were looking for
When everyone is a pessimist and says the odds are against you, it can be difficult 12
when Dodie Osteen shared her own miraculous story of being healed of cancer in
to rely on your faith and stand on the promises of God. In those times, it’s important
1981. They realized that if God could heal her, He could heal their daughter. They 13
to shut out those negative voices, speak blessings over your life and your family, and
dug in their heels, stood in faith and believed that Gabriella would be like any 14
remember that God hears the prayers of his children. other child; being placed into an institution was not going to be the testimony of 15
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build their lives upon them. It wasn’t long before Gabriella started responding 18
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carried over to her progress at home. By using Gabriella’s love of worship songs, 20
her parents were able to use her singing as a training tool to help her enunciate
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Gabriella’s story is a testimony that God’s Word is true. Miracles and healing, in 24
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For one reason or another, we’ve all allowed Later on as I thought about it, I said to myself,
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dreams and desires to fall by the wayside “Why can’t I do that? I guess I can do that!” I
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and opportunities to slip through our fingers. realized that up until that point, I basically had
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we think there are some things that we can’t mind regarding that area. I didn’t even stop to 10
accomplish so we decide there’s just no use in consider how to make it happen; all I saw was, 11
pursing them. But the scripture tells us that “Do not enter”; “Don’t even think about it.” 12
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every obstacle, and empower us to fulfill every the women need to remain anonymous.” Then “No,” I said. “I just want to brighten the day for
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dream and desire in our hearts. she asked, “Have you been abused? Do you know some women.” She went on and on as though she
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somebody who has been abused? Do you need didn’t even hear me, apparently thinking that I was
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help, are you looking for help?” trying to disguise some abuse that I had suffered.
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Oh God, those Christmas baskets That simple experience remains a 7
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a telephone call from the director of another prepare my presentation. God honored my to dream again. 22
local women’s shelter inviting me to speak at prayers and worked in a powerful way. He worked This is your season, 23
one of their major fundraising events. As she through me to help those women far beyond this is your time to 24
was speaking, I thought about those Christmas my wildest dreams! It took faith and effort, but it embrace all that God
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classes, an entire school was turned around. have benefitted as well. Mission outreaches are A Christian’s purpose and existence is to be
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conducted once every three months consisting of the hands and feet of Jesus. To not simply “do
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and declaration that each student would know women shelters, food banks, habitat for humanity,
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plan. We believe in you! signed Lakewood Church” “RELIGION THAT GOD OUR FATHER ACCEPTS AS PURE AND FAULTLESS IS THIS: TO 15
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young adults department of Lakewood Church. blessed us tremendously to take the message of 12
Through outreach, they’ve discovered deeper, hope literally to the ends of the earth. 13
richer relationships filled with a tighter bond and 14
greater connection. No matter where you live or the church you attend 15
around the world, decide to reach out in your 16
Joel Osteen Ministries has become known as a Samaria today.
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Acts 1:8 bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, 23
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“BUT YOU SHALL RECEIVE POWER WHEN THE done by the apostles…They broke bread in their 25
HOLY SPIRIT HAS COME UPON YOU; AND YOU homes and ate together with glad and sincere 26
SHALL BE WITNESS TO ME IN JERUSALEM, hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all 27
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knowledge of what the Bible, God’s Word says Submit is a military word. It literally means 10
on marriage is essential and crucial to having a “to be under in rank”. The idea of submission 11
harmonious marriage. doesn’t have anything to do with someone 12
being smarter, better or more talented. It has 13
In God’s goodness, He has already established to do with a God-appointed order. 14
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equality. It’s simply order. God knew all along 20
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created us as equals, but gave us different roles A wife’s submissive gentle spirit will do 22
and different functions in marriage. wonders in a marriage. One thing that often 23
occurs in the order of marriages that has 24
Ephesians 5:22-25 says, “Wives, submit to our occurred since Bible times is the woman’s 25
own husbands as to the Lord. For the husband natural nature to feel like it’s their “duty” to 26
is head of the wife, as also Christ is head of straighten out their husbands! If you’re a wife, 27
the church and He is the Savior of the body. and there are situations about your husband 28
Therefore, just as the church is subject to Christ you don’t like, go straight to the Father in 29
so let the wives be to their own husbands in prayer. Submit to God and keep walking in 30
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It’s like constant dripping. Yes, that’s really is agape. That means it is not the romantic love success in their game. Each has their allotted 9
in the Bible! that is “felt”, although that is certainly part of side, their natural order, to defend their game. 10
the love we have for one another. This word is Just like the ball goes back and forth, wives 11
One thing that happens when wives stop the love that is a choice of commitment to love, keep submitting to God and your husband by 12
submitting to God in prayer is quarreling regardless. It’s a love that is giving without de- walking in love. Daily, keep monitoring your 13
and strife breaks out. Scripture says where manding or expecting repayment, even when gentle spirit, especially by holding a critical 14
there is envying and strife there is confusion rejected. tongue! Men, keep the ball smoothly going 15
and every evil work (James 3:16). That’s not back by loving your wife unconditionally as 16
God’s order. When wives practice submission Christ loves the church. When these roles are 17
to God and to their husbands, homes are daily checked and as God’s word is applied, 18
filled with a more peaceful and loving flow. your marriage will be transformed as you both 19
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How did Christ love the church? He was a submitting to God. Trust God and choose to 23
servant. It was an unconditional love. In John walk in love. God will honor your faithfulness 24
13:3-17, He washed His disciples feet and said and in due time, you’ll reap a blessed harvest. 25
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manifestations of God’s presence, and part of doing than before. That’s why I take advantage of every according to Psalm 1, when we acknowledge the 8
that is to praise and worship. opportunity to praise and worship the Lord. It always Lord in all our ways, He directs our steps and gets us 9
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bringing up because I knew that my needs were
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of water. A water molecule is composed of two 17
hydrogen atoms bonded to a single oxygen atom. Worshipping the Lord is not only a privilege, but it The presence of the Lord is the safest place that you 18
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everything that comes along with Him. What is that? that even the rocks cry out and give God worship. around you. I love the fact that when you are close 20
It’s healing, peace, goodness, forgiveness, self- God is so worthy of our worship and adoration. We to Jesus, you will see your life and everything around 21
esteem, joy and so much more. When it rains, you all have something in which we are thankful; for one, you from His perspective, which is found in the 22
experience and have access to it all. Jesus saved us and came to give us a full life! We abundance of His rain. 23
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God with our dreams and His will above of surgery, move to Houston, and help 8
our own. For many years, I practiced with the ministry.” At the time, it did not 9
surgery in Arkansas faithfully and my wife make sense. I had this dream inside of me 10
was a nurse and then a mother and teacher to do medical missions requiring surgery 11
to our children. on patients, and in order to do that, it 12

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answer. We did what we knew best to do 18
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desire that was within us, we wanted to
send them, but we could not. We did not
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when I discovered I had a dream to be have peace about it. We knew in our spirit 24
a medical missionary in Africa. My wife that it wasn’t the right time. So we waited. 25
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orphanages of Africa. A few years later, my father John Osteen what we felt like God had asked us to do.
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moved to Houston and served joyfully and plains, I thought about the fact that I was 8
faithfully at Lakewood Church along side actually living my dream - my wife and I 9
my brother, Joel and sister, Lisa and have both. I realized for the first time that we are 10
seen God do incredible things. All the while, now, today, living the dream that God put in 11
God remembered our dreams, for He is the our hearts many years ago. 12
one that placed them in our hearts and had 13
a perfect way of orchestrating them into If God can orchestrate this whole universe, 14
fruition at His perfect time. we can trust Him with our dreams. He’s the 15
one that places the dreams in our heart. He’s 16
In the summer of 2007, for the first time in the one that keeps them burning throughout 17
eight years, I went back to the operating the years. And He’s the one that we can all 18
room. Joining a group of local doctors, I trust to bring our dreams to pass. 19
went to Africa to do a mission’s medical trip. 20
Even after years of not practicing surgery, “Being confident of this, He who began 21
my skills came back immediately. It was like a good work in you will carry it on to 22
God said to me, “You put your Isaac on the completion. — Philippians 1:6 23
altar; I’m going to give Isaac back to you.” 24
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The greatest commandment to us all that His strength and ability to love, our lives customers had asked where my father had 16
sums up the entire Scriptures is to love can be transformed and our relationships been. He had asked the owner, “Where is 17
God with our whole heart and to love enriched. People are the most important that man who has God in his eyes”. 18
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love and passion to flow out of Him. He
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language, but he had been watching my do the same. Even if in the past you feel 8
dad and saw something tangible. He saw you’ve missed the mark in your love walk, 9
God in his eyes. How was that? Perhaps love is something you can fix. You can work 10
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choice. That’s why the Bible says to put self through love. We need to walk in faith,
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on the garment of love. We can’t wait for but we need to make sure at the same order Strategies To Win At Life 19
feelings to motivate us to love others. If we time, we are putting in as much effort to from Lisa Comes. 20
did, we would be waiting forever! Instead, walk in perfect love. 21
every day we must focus on the fact that ORDER STRATEGIES TO WIN AT LIFE 22
we need to walk in love. Perfect love is described in 1 Corinthians 13. 23
It says, “Love is patient. Love is kind. It does Let me encourage you to take a look at your love 24
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important needs that people have. We have found, through 14
prayer, that God still works miracles in the lives of His people. 15
Step into the authority that is yours as a child of God,
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effective. Something extraordinary happens when two or more Jesus’ name.” Please pray this prayer with me: 17
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agree together in prayer. If you would like someone to pray Thank You, Lord, for sending Your Word to heal us. You never 19
for and with you about a need in your life, you don’t have to change-Your Word always brings healing. I’m glad my family and I
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wait until a church service, you can pray right now at our new are delivered from the destructions the enemy has planned for us.
Pray Together section in Joel’s new website. Post your prayer I believe that You heal and deliver us daily. 21
to thousands, even millions, of believers all over the world. Let 22

Jesus, I thank You that You never change and that You still want to
others join their faith with yours and watch miracles happen. You touch me, answer my prayers, and bring the miracles I need in my
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can also agree with others in prayer and encourage others by life. I’m glad that You’re still working miracles today. 24
leaving a note of thanks to God for the victories He has done in 25
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do the same for you. God sent His word to heal us and to provide daily devotional, Choosing Life. 29
life. Remember, He whom the Son sets free, is free indeed! Free Click here to order your copy, click here to download a 30
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Find the peace that only God can give 28

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WE ALL LOVE TO SEE Whether you’ve lost your job, your 7

worst to first in a single season, a life-saving 12

surgery for a child, a person that loses 13

what He has started; His good work and 25

Most of us have found ourselves in a place good plan. (Phillippians 1:6). 26

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got jobs working at a ranch. ranch! 12

He bought a small grocery store, which turned 24

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who believe Him. thoughts, you stop the transformation 23

He triumphed over every force of darkness, 25

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begun!” (NLT) Remember, no matter what challenges 23

you’re facing, God will make all things new 24

No matter what you are facing today, I want in your life! 25

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Favor For Life Hope For Today Bible 20

As you read through the 100+ pages of this newly 28

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living through a hurricane, but nothing compares 24

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teenagers have to sleep wherever 17

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one my sons started to come downstairs from we live confidently to the 22

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We could not have done it without your prayers and support 24

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Today, Gabriella is in a mainstream classroom and has continued to flourish. 23

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and minds open to Him.

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a conversation with a friend who was EMBRACING THE 17

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longing to do something special for God. opportunity. 24

I began thinking of all the women in 25

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would have been so much easier! powerful reminder to me that we serve 8

Couldn’t I have just started there? a God of second chances. I believe 9

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OF THE SCHOOL YEAR, 10

the young adults ministry of Lakewood Church 11

gathered together with volunteers and illustrated 12

to the Houston community the love of Jesus 13

On a Saturday from 9am to 5pm, 75-100 young 26

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