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What an encouragement to realize that God has reserved you and me for a special task in His great work. In His hands we're not only useful, but priceless.
Joni Eareckson Tada
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Joni Eareckson Tada
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: October 15
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Perspective is everything when you are experiencing the challenges of life.
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Like art, like music, like so many other disciplines, prayer can only be appreciated when you actually spend time in it. Spending time with the Master will elevate your thinking. The more you pray, the more will be revealed. You will appreciate not only the greatness of prayer, but the greatness of God.
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Now, most people who suffer realize that the Bible contains answers for their plight they just don't know where to look.
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You better be very convinced, very sure, before you pull your plug or someone else's plug, that you know what's on the other side of the gravestone.
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Contentment ... has an internal quietness of heart that gladly submits to God in all circumstances.
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There is nothing that moves a loving father's soul quite like his child's cry.
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