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    How To Benefit From A Weaker Dollar
    Financial news constantly reported that the dollar suffered sharp falls, hit by reports of weak US business activity and a benign inflation picture. The euro rose 0.7 per cent against the dollar to $1.3247, the pound rose as high as $1.9699, the yen also gained, rising 0.5 per cent against the dollar to Y115.77.The recent pattern in the currency market can be pretty much summed up this way: another day, another decline in the U.S. dollar. The greenback has fallen to its lowest levels since March, 2005, when compared to a basket of major currencies.So, shall we just sit tight and pray for a better time? In fact, there are vast financial instruments out there where investors can hedge against any drop/decline in any situation. The financial market is full of excitement and there're so many ways to make money - just to list some of the popular approaches:Buy Euro Currency - euro is up almost 10.9% vs. the greenback on the year, which means European exporters are losing their price competitiveness against U.S. The European Central Bank is expected to raise a key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point next week because of inflation worries. The U.S. has left the Fed Fund rate of 5.25% intake and unlikely to move to raise rates as long as the housing slump is depressing growth. In fact there is speculation the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates next year.Investing Stocks/Option of companies with business abroad - when the dollar is weak, international sales denominated in foreign currency translate into more revenue in dollars. For example FedEx (NYSE : FDX) generated 37% revenues internationally, beverage giant PepsiCo (NYSE : PEP) and Coke (NYSE : KO), Warren Buffett's favorite drink, which have more than a third of its business in exports.Investing Energy-based Stocks/Option (covered in my article yesterday, here) - the justification was that a greenback's decline will take off the interest rates and inflation and a more severe one will trigger panic. Analysts agreed the
    nswered nothing. The meek and lowly One would not defend His words and work, He whose words will not pass away (Matthew 24:35) and whose works abide forever. Be silent, be silent!

    June 8

    "So the people grumbled...saying, `What are we to drink?'" (Exodus 15:24). It isn't only water that can be brackish; we humans can become quite distasteful when both major and minor irritations upset us. The people thought the fault belonged with Moses because he persuaded them to leave Egypt. We are masters at blaming others for our problems. Perhaps it is our attitude that needs adjustment (someone calls this another AA). We may have to drink the bitter waters of life. Let us pray that we do not become embittered by the experiences. "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will" (Matthew 26:39).

    June 9

    How good it is to know that our God rules, but it is just as necessary to believe that He overrules, as well. When the world seems about to turn upside down, Hebrews 1:3 assures us that He "up

    Reseller Web Hosting: An Option You Should Consider
    Most people surf the internet and look at all of the web sites available and never think about how they are built, or how they are able to run. However, to a programmer, these things are very important. A programmer will look at the different tools available to design and create the web sites and also look at some of the things that customers need for their web sites.The biggest problem customers often face is the lack of web space available for customers to post their web sites once they were created. It is very hard to find inexpensive, reliable web space on the internet these days. There is often inexpensive hosting , but it is not reliable. Or perhaps you can find reliable hosting, but it is expensive.Reseller web hosting options intrigued me very much, because the amount of web space that was available was tremendous. Also many of these companies offered many different tools to help setup your new site, or to manage and setup a reseller web hosting business of your own. Some of these options supply a dashboard and management console so that you can setup and manage new web sites that you host on your reseller web hosting site.Many of these sites also offer the ability to create unlimited domains and sub-domains for your customers, so they can create any web site they need. Many of these companies also offer a control panel for your customers so that they can manage their web site and get vitals statistics which will help them make decisions about what improvements they need to do to make their web site better. Many people believe that the money in the web development market is in creating websites, but that may not be entirely true. The money may actually be in hosting the websites.
    June 1

    "Is not this the carpenter?" (Mark 6:3). Is not this the young Man who mends the broken things of life and whose body was nailed to a piece of wood? How ironic, the tools of His death...! Is not this the carpenter who, for years, earned His own bread, this carpenter Who is the very Bread of Life for others? Jesus made honorable the mechanical trades. No one should be ashamed of the labor of his or her hands, or of getting dirty. The listeners in the synagogue asked the question in derision. How unfortunate that familiarity breeds such contempt! Have we passed over young carpenters of wisdom and work?

    June 2

    At the Last Supper Jesus gave the cup to His disciples, and told them it was the new covenant in His blood, and He asked them to drink it from henceforth in remembrance of Him. When we lose our loved ones we often do things in remembrance of them. Indeed, the very thought of what they might think of our actions were they back with us has causes us to pause and reconsider what we are saying and doing. It is so much more important with the remembrance of Jesus and what He died for: us, that we might have everlasting life with Him. The remembrance of our loved One and ones helps us to live better lives.

    June 3

    "Lord...if you had been here, my brother would not have died" (John 11:21). If you had been here! Our "if onlys" of life can crush us. As one unknown author has stated, "Chance is the god of atheism, and will minister no comfort in the time of trouble." Time is full of chances to be met with faith that a higher Power rules for a good that seems so evil at the time. But Martha does have faith: "But I know that even now [and my brother has been dead four days] God will give you whatever you ask" (V.22). All is possible with our God and Savior and Friend. There are no "ifs" but "whens" with the Father and Son.

    June 4

    Friends! Oh, the joy of kindred spirits! But friendship goes beyond this, even, in that we would be willing to sacrifice all for one we love so deeply. In The Tale of Two Cities, Sidney Carton spirits Charles Darney out of the Bastille and takes his place to die for a crime neither of them committed. William Ellery Channing long ago asked the question, "Is mutual service the bond of friendship?" In that glorious book of the Bible, Isaiah, there are several passages where Jesus is called Servant: chapters 42:1-9; 49:1-13; 50:4-11; and 52:13-53:12. He was crushed for our iniquities and our Friend gave up His very life.

    June 5

    "Strangely do some people talk of `getting over' a great sorrow. Not so. No one ever does that; at least, no nature which has been touched with the feeling of grief at all. The only way is to pass through the ocean of affliction, solemnly, slowly, with humility and faith, as the Israelites passed through the Red Sea. Then its very waves of misery will divide and become to us a wall on the right side and the left, until the gulf narrows and narrows before our eyes, and we land safe on the opposite shore" (D.M. Craik). "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you...they will not sweep over you" (Isaiah 43:2).

    June 6

    "Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls" (Matthew 11:29). This is the only description Christ gives of Himself. It is significant that He views Himself as meek and lowly. Ask any student with a brilliant teacher and he will say he hasn't learned much. If the teacher is unsympathetic, too, this can paralyze motivation and mental faculty. But Jesus has patience with us. For the spiritually, mentally and physically weary, He does not so much give us rest, as He is our rest. The burden is light, for He carries us who carry our duties and pains of mind and body.

    June 7

    "But Jesus remained silent" (Matthew 26:63). This verse has saved many relationships for the Christian who wants to preserve harmony and love. How tempted we are to rake the one who has just insulted our dignity; how dare he or she tell us we are less than perfect. But there He stood, the perfect One, in the de profundus of His life, unjustly examined and accused and unmercifully degraded. In this storm of abuse, Jesus held His peace and answered nothing. The meek and lowly One would not defend His words and work, He whose words will not pass away (Matthew 24:35) and whose works abide forever. Be silent, be silent!

    June 8

    "So the people grumbled...saying, `What are we to drink?'" (Exodus 15:24). It isn't only water that can be brackish; we humans can become quite distasteful when both major and minor irritations upset us. The people thought the fault belonged with Moses because he persuaded them to leave Egypt. We are masters at blaming others for our problems. Perhaps it is our attitude that needs adjustment (someone calls this another AA). We may have to drink the bitter waters of life. Let us pray that we do not become embittered by the experiences. "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will" (Matthew 26:39).

    June 9

    How good it is to know that our God rules, but it is just as necessary to believe that He overrules, as well. When the world seems about to turn upside down, Hebrews 1:3 assures us that He "uph

    Considering Buying An Xbox 360?
    The Microsoft XBox 360 is generally considered to be the big cheese when it comes to home video game systems. And why shouldn’t it be? The XBox 360 is a popular video game player on the market, and Microsoft is continually updating, upgrading and offering more accessories and products for their device than any other manufacturer out there today.However, even though the XBox 360 is the world’s most popular video game system, that doesn’t mean that you should simply run out to your nearest electronic goods retailer and pick up the first XBox 360 that you see. As with any vital purchase decision, research is the key to making an informed buying choice.Even though the XBox 360 enjoys unparalleled popularity, there are certain things that you should bear in mind before you ultimately purchase your XBox 360:•IS THE XBox 360 RIGHT FOR METhere’s the original XBox, the XBox 360, and the Xbox Online too. Each variation of the Xbox or Xbox 360 has different features and functions than the other. And while the new XBox 360 should be easy to locate in a wide range of stores, other versions might be difficult to locate if they are discontinued or sold out. You should definitely research exactly which XBox you want before you purchase it.•DO I WANT ACCESSORIESYou can easily purchase a simple XBox 360 for your pleasure, but you’ll then have to consider where you will use your XBox 360 and how you’ll use it. Will you just keep it with you at home for playing? Will you take it with you to a friend’s house, or even work and school? For each use of the XBox 360, there are many accessories that you can purchase to store and protect your device. You will have to ask yourself if you are willing to spend the extra money for the wide range of XBox 360 accessories that Microsoft has to offer.•HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH FOR MEAre you a video game fanatic, playing everything your eyes can possibly take all the time? Or do you have a limited amount of games that you absolutely love? If you’re the former, then you will want to get an XBox 360 with the greatest memory capacity that you can afford. The larger the memory capacities, the more games you can download, store and play on your Xbox. But, if you are the latter, then you won’t need to spend so much on an XBox 360, as you will not require an exceptionally large memory capacity.•ASK
    ortant with the remembrance of Jesus and what He died for: us, that we might have everlasting life with Him. The remembrance of our loved One and ones helps us to live better lives.

    June 3

    "Lord...if you had been here, my brother would not have died" (John 11:21). If you had been here! Our "if onlys" of life can crush us. As one unknown author has stated, "Chance is the god of atheism, and will minister no comfort in the time of trouble." Time is full of chances to be met with faith that a higher Power rules for a good that seems so evil at the time. But Martha does have faith: "But I know that even now [and my brother has been dead four days] God will give you whatever you ask" (V.22). All is possible with our God and Savior and Friend. There are no "ifs" but "whens" with the Father and Son.

    June 4

    Friends! Oh, the joy of kindred spirits! But friendship goes beyond this, even, in that we would be willing to sacrifice all for one we love so deeply. In The Tale of Two Cities, Sidney Carton spirits Charles Darney out of the Bastille and takes his place to die for a crime neither of them committed. William Ellery Channing long ago asked the question, "Is mutual service the bond of friendship?" In that glorious book of the Bible, Isaiah, there are several passages where Jesus is called Servant: chapters 42:1-9; 49:1-13; 50:4-11; and 52:13-53:12. He was crushed for our iniquities and our Friend gave up His very life.

    June 5

    "Strangely do some people talk of `getting over' a great sorrow. Not so. No one ever does that; at least, no nature which has been touched with the feeling of grief at all. The only way is to pass through the ocean of affliction, solemnly, slowly, with humility and faith, as the Israelites passed through the Red Sea. Then its very waves of misery will divide and become to us a wall on the right side and the left, until the gulf narrows and narrows before our eyes, and we land safe on the opposite shore" (D.M. Craik). "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you...they will not sweep over you" (Isaiah 43:2).

    June 6

    "Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls" (Matthew 11:29). This is the only description Christ gives of Himself. It is significant that He views Himself as meek and lowly. Ask any student with a brilliant teacher and he will say he hasn't learned much. If the teacher is unsympathetic, too, this can paralyze motivation and mental faculty. But Jesus has patience with us. For the spiritually, mentally and physically weary, He does not so much give us rest, as He is our rest. The burden is light, for He carries us who carry our duties and pains of mind and body.

    June 7

    "But Jesus remained silent" (Matthew 26:63). This verse has saved many relationships for the Christian who wants to preserve harmony and love. How tempted we are to rake the one who has just insulted our dignity; how dare he or she tell us we are less than perfect. But there He stood, the perfect One, in the de profundus of His life, unjustly examined and accused and unmercifully degraded. In this storm of abuse, Jesus held His peace and answered nothing. The meek and lowly One would not defend His words and work, He whose words will not pass away (Matthew 24:35) and whose works abide forever. Be silent, be silent!

    June 8

    "So the people grumbled...saying, `What are we to drink?'" (Exodus 15:24). It isn't only water that can be brackish; we humans can become quite distasteful when both major and minor irritations upset us. The people thought the fault belonged with Moses because he persuaded them to leave Egypt. We are masters at blaming others for our problems. Perhaps it is our attitude that needs adjustment (someone calls this another AA). We may have to drink the bitter waters of life. Let us pray that we do not become embittered by the experiences. "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will" (Matthew 26:39).

    June 9

    How good it is to know that our God rules, but it is just as necessary to believe that He overrules, as well. When the world seems about to turn upside down, Hebrews 1:3 assures us that He "up

    Homeschool Classroom Benefits
    The homeschool classroom is far from being the traditional classroom. The daily schedule is far from the traditional classroom schedule. At homeschool you can literally put your feet up. Take a break when you need a break. Even eat lunch when you get hungry. Many times there is no chalkboard…. There doesn’t have to be one.No need for a hall or bathroom pass! No bells ringing in the homeschool classroom to signal the end of one class and the beginning of another. And you certainly don’t have to sit at a desk all day.In the homeschool classroom the teacher doesn’t have to try to coordinate the minds and the abilities of 30 different kids. The teacher can coordinate the lesson plan to fit the learning ability and the interest of the child. In the homeschool classroom you can focus on a few key subjects and pick up whatever other interests from there.The use of the school day’s time is also a benefit to homeschooling. In the home school classroom, there are no administrative duties the teacher must spend working on so the time is spent on education. And with the much better teacher to student ratio that is a part of homeschooling, the learning generally occurs at a quicker yet more thorough pace.Many benefits of homeschooling to be sure and the growing numbers of those parents opting for the homeschooling option bear these benefits out. Probably the biggest reason sited by parents is the growing dissatisfaction with the public system.Homeschooling is certainly not without its critics and criticisms. The social aspect and interaction with other (the lack of it) generally top the list of criticisms of homeschooling. There are many support groups and organizations that have formed over the years to help the home school parent address much of the criticism.Be confident, if you know your children and you know how to learn, you’ll always be able to teach your children.
    ille and takes his place to die for a crime neither of them committed. William Ellery Channing long ago asked the question, "Is mutual service the bond of friendship?" In that glorious book of the Bible, Isaiah, there are several passages where Jesus is called Servant: chapters 42:1-9; 49:1-13; 50:4-11; and 52:13-53:12. He was crushed for our iniquities and our Friend gave up His very life.

    June 5

    "Strangely do some people talk of `getting over' a great sorrow. Not so. No one ever does that; at least, no nature which has been touched with the feeling of grief at all. The only way is to pass through the ocean of affliction, solemnly, slowly, with humility and faith, as the Israelites passed through the Red Sea. Then its very waves of misery will divide and become to us a wall on the right side and the left, until the gulf narrows and narrows before our eyes, and we land safe on the opposite shore" (D.M. Craik). "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you...they will not sweep over you" (Isaiah 43:2).

    June 6

    "Learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls" (Matthew 11:29). This is the only description Christ gives of Himself. It is significant that He views Himself as meek and lowly. Ask any student with a brilliant teacher and he will say he hasn't learned much. If the teacher is unsympathetic, too, this can paralyze motivation and mental faculty. But Jesus has patience with us. For the spiritually, mentally and physically weary, He does not so much give us rest, as He is our rest. The burden is light, for He carries us who carry our duties and pains of mind and body.

    June 7

    "But Jesus remained silent" (Matthew 26:63). This verse has saved many relationships for the Christian who wants to preserve harmony and love. How tempted we are to rake the one who has just insulted our dignity; how dare he or she tell us we are less than perfect. But there He stood, the perfect One, in the de profundus of His life, unjustly examined and accused and unmercifully degraded. In this storm of abuse, Jesus held His peace and answered nothing. The meek and lowly One would not defend His words and work, He whose words will not pass away (Matthew 24:35) and whose works abide forever. Be silent, be silent!

    June 8

    "So the people grumbled...saying, `What are we to drink?'" (Exodus 15:24). It isn't only water that can be brackish; we humans can become quite distasteful when both major and minor irritations upset us. The people thought the fault belonged with Moses because he persuaded them to leave Egypt. We are masters at blaming others for our problems. Perhaps it is our attitude that needs adjustment (someone calls this another AA). We may have to drink the bitter waters of life. Let us pray that we do not become embittered by the experiences. "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will" (Matthew 26:39).

    June 9

    How good it is to know that our God rules, but it is just as necessary to believe that He overrules, as well. When the world seems about to turn upside down, Hebrews 1:3 assures us that He "up

    Essential Hypertension Can Be Deadly - Protect Yourself From It
    The essential hypertension is the name given to the most common type of hypertension. This is also called primary or idiopathic hypertension. There are many factors that can influence and attract essential hypertension. Knowing what these are and staying away from them would be extremely helpful in staying healthy.The Risk FactorsHypertension is often called the silent killer because it usually strikes very stealthily. There are very few symptoms, and those are usually ignored by the person until it is too late. It is important to note here that there are no real causes for essential hypertension. On the other hand, there are plenty of factors that would not only invite it, but also maintain and aggravate it to a life-threatening level.You need to learn to identify these factors and avoid them as much as possible. Some of the most common ones are listed below:1. Heredity – it has been observed that essential hypertension develops almost always in people who have their parents or grandparents suffering from this ailment. While you cannot avoid heredity as a factor, you will need to be careful and watch out regularly for any symptoms that would indicate this disease. Regular visits to doctor for monitoring of the pressure, as well as adequate preventive measures would ensure that you have control over the possibility of developing essential hypertension; and if it is developed you will be able to keep it under control.2. Sodium Chloride – It is believed that people who consume large quantities of salt usually develop essential hypertension. This factors might be compounded by other factors existing with the person, such as heredity, overweight, kidney problems, stressful living. It is advisable not to consume more than 6 grams of salt per day to prevent essential hypertension from developing.3. Overweight – Being overweight has a lot of demerits; and when this excess weight crosses into the category of obesity, the essential hypertension is almost always there. This is because here the heart needs to push harder to the get the blood pumped all through its body. The hypertension in overweight people also occurs because their arteries are stiffer than in normal persons. Fortunately, the essential hypertension in this case can be totally reversed once the person reduces its weight. Aim at a BMI (Body Mass Index) of maximu
    me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls" (Matthew 11:29). This is the only description Christ gives of Himself. It is significant that He views Himself as meek and lowly. Ask any student with a brilliant teacher and he will say he hasn't learned much. If the teacher is unsympathetic, too, this can paralyze motivation and mental faculty. But Jesus has patience with us. For the spiritually, mentally and physically weary, He does not so much give us rest, as He is our rest. The burden is light, for He carries us who carry our duties and pains of mind and body.

    June 7

    "But Jesus remained silent" (Matthew 26:63). This verse has saved many relationships for the Christian who wants to preserve harmony and love. How tempted we are to rake the one who has just insulted our dignity; how dare he or she tell us we are less than perfect. But there He stood, the perfect One, in the de profundus of His life, unjustly examined and accused and unmercifully degraded. In this storm of abuse, Jesus held His peace and answered nothing. The meek and lowly One would not defend His words and work, He whose words will not pass away (Matthew 24:35) and whose works abide forever. Be silent, be silent!

    June 8

    "So the people grumbled...saying, `What are we to drink?'" (Exodus 15:24). It isn't only water that can be brackish; we humans can become quite distasteful when both major and minor irritations upset us. The people thought the fault belonged with Moses because he persuaded them to leave Egypt. We are masters at blaming others for our problems. Perhaps it is our attitude that needs adjustment (someone calls this another AA). We may have to drink the bitter waters of life. Let us pray that we do not become embittered by the experiences. "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will" (Matthew 26:39).

    June 9

    How good it is to know that our God rules, but it is just as necessary to believe that He overrules, as well. When the world seems about to turn upside down, Hebrews 1:3 assures us that He "up

    Simple Steps to Effective Article Writing
    Article writing is still seen to be a potent and powerful advertising tool. With its incomparable strength to have your messages clearly relayed to your prospective clients, most business advertisers utilize this very cost effective marketing instrument. With its innate strength, the need to unleash its powers would not take much of an effort. However, to ensure that its potentials are utilized in maximum amount, a few guidelines can be used.• Outline your article content. In writing, coherence is one fundamental factor to consider. It is essential that a writer considers the proper pasting of ideas in such a way that they are glued together. It is only by planning what you are going to write or simply by outlining the contents that you can achieve the coherence of ideas.• On the first sentence of your article explicitly write what the article is all going to be about. It is only by doing this that you are able to inform your prospective readers clearly what the article is actually driving at.• Make an emphasis on the strong points of the article material. By highlighting the strong points of your material, you are feeding your reader the essential things that he/she must take seriously.• It is not “taboo” to include personal experiences or some testimonials on your article. By putting personal experiences or testimonials, you are putting some credibility on your material, thus more believable.• If you are a bit unsure or having some air of doubt on what you are writing, it is not bad that you seek opinion from people whom you trust. Getting by a little help from your colleagues will not do you any harm.
    nswered nothing. The meek and lowly One would not defend His words and work, He whose words will not pass away (Matthew 24:35) and whose works abide forever. Be silent, be silent!

    June 8

    "So the people grumbled...saying, `What are we to drink?'" (Exodus 15:24). It isn't only water that can be brackish; we humans can become quite distasteful when both major and minor irritations upset us. The people thought the fault belonged with Moses because he persuaded them to leave Egypt. We are masters at blaming others for our problems. Perhaps it is our attitude that needs adjustment (someone calls this another AA). We may have to drink the bitter waters of life. Let us pray that we do not become embittered by the experiences. "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will" (Matthew 26:39).

    June 9

    How good it is to know that our God rules, but it is just as necessary to believe that He overrules, as well. When the world seems about to turn upside down, Hebrews 1:3 assures us that He "upholds all things by the word of His power." How pompous of Satan to say to Jesus when He was in the wilderness, "All this will I give you...if you will bow down and worship me" (Matthew 4:9). "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth," (Matthew 28:18) says our Lord, and even Satan cannot rule or overrule in our lives, for "...The one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world" (1 John 4:4).

    June 10

    Have we a breach of love or confidence that we need to repair? Are we allowing misunderstandings to stand in the way of happiness, our own and another's? Then let us ask the Repairer of the breach (Isaiah 58:12) for His guidance in mending our fractured relationship, whether it is someone at home, at work, or at church. "Esau ran to meet Jacob and embraced him; he threw his arms around his neck and kissed him. And they wept" (Genesis 33:4). Jacob wrestled with God that the breach with his brother might be repaired and he was assured that all would be well. Are we wrestling with God that we may mend our broken bonds of love?

    June 11

    "And when they saw some of his disciples eat bread with defiled...hands, they found fault" (Mark 7:2 KJV). "`They found fault.' Not a difficult thing to do. It does not require much education...brains...money...spirituality, nor much of anything usually prized by respectable folks. It only demands a little, mean, spiteful nature, and a determination not to be pleased, to pick a flaw, or to hold up an unworthy motive respecting everything which another may do. It is the one thing in which we can all become experts. Anybody can find fault" (Anna D. Bradley, Christian Standard). Father, deliver us from petties!

    June 12

    Many years ago Dr. Samuel Smiles made an interesting observation: "While in a large-natured man, solitude will make the pure heart purer, in the small-natured man it will only serve to make the hard heart still harder; for though solitude may be the nurse of great spirits, it is the torment of small ones." "And in the early morning, while it was still dark, He arose and went out and departed to a lonely place, and was praying there" (Mark 1:35). Jesus could be no more pure than He was, yet He sought the solitary place. Solitude is a gift that protects man's mind and heart from mediocrity and melancholy.

    June 13

    "But realize this, that in the last days... men will be...ungrateful..." (2 Timothy 3:1,2). Gratitude threads through the exquisite psalms of David. He knew personally the forgiveness of God. He had sinned awfully and, like Mary, he, too, knew the joy of being forgiven much. We are all sinners who have come short of God's goals as well as our own. We know the delight of having our sinful hearts cleansed and the encouragement that comes with knowing that we can now begin again. Some born-again souls think this is a corny expression, but consider it: born again to start a new life in Him. Thank You, Father!

    June 14

    "In the last days...men will be...arrogant..." (2 Timothy 3:1,2). This is one of the most hated of sins, hated by both God and man. Webster defines arrogance: "Insolent pride; intolerable presumption; overbearing manner...presuming on one's rank or power; haughty...to take upon one's self without authority; to demand overbearingly..." We saints presume that God will give us health and wealth and happiness; we imagine ourselves so secure in our possessions and self-respect, but "I will also break down your pride of power..." (Leviticus 26:19). Arrogance does not give thanks, but always wants more of it all. Let us beware.

    June 15

    "God is not so unjust as to forget your work..." (Hebrews 6:10). The discouraged need to know that God observes good works. His inspections take in the good as well as the bad. Any worthy parent knows that the child who is constantly harangued about his or her shortcomings will never give the best, and understandably so, for the child knows that the best will never satisfy simply because the parent is looking for the worst. How sad! Let us remember that God's inspection considers the good things we do in relation to our capacities and our possibilities. He calls that very good that which we think may not be wort

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