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Nocturnal Writer @Nakitakona (59987) • Philippines 1 Jul

Every early morning before I get up from bed, I always open my messenger to read the passage from the scripture sent by my youngest son. And today's scripture reads from Doctrine and Covenants 72:3: "And verily in this thing ye...

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Caring for Creation

Denise Knight @gnatsmom (2575) 20 Mar 18

Passage: Genesis 1 Focal Passage: vs. 31 And God saw everything that he had made, and behold, it was very good. And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day. (Genesis 1:31 ESV) God declared His creation as good. He...

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Doing God's Work Is Not Meant to be Easy

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 22 Jul 16

I am a lector at my church. I am also the Lector Co-ordinator which means I do up the schedules every 3 months and I train new lectors. I also have to find lectors for special masses, which is not always easy. Before the summer I...

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40 Acts #37 - Testify

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 23 Mar 16

[/i]Come and listen, all you who fear God, and I will tell you what he did for me. (Psalm 66:16 NLT)[i] Our testimonies are often the best advertisements for Jesus. You don't have to have a perfect life. You don't have to...

40 Acts #36 - Wild Card

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 22 Mar 16

Today you get the chance to play your ‘wild card’.There were some acts you 1) went all out on and would love to repeat and (2) there were some you bailed out on and would like another chance to try. The Bible is full of people who...

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40 Acts #35 - Buoyancy Aid

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 21 Mar 16

We all live in the centre of our own narrative, but it's helpful to remember that everyone around us has their own story too. It has highs and lows, and sometimes those lows are seemingly invisible. Today we're each going to be a...

40 Acts #33 - Hats Off

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 18 Mar 16

You've got a brain the size of a planet. Your shirt matches your eyes! You're so good with numbers/animals/children/words/taxidermy! It's good to let folks know why they're great. Go and pay them a compliment today. Three...

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40 Acts #32 - Anon

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 17 Mar 16

Well, I already posted someone else's story on this topic. They may have submitted the story in advance of this topic, or the time difference between Ontario, Canada (where I live) and the U.K. may have played a role...

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40 Acts of Stewardship - One Gal's Story

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 17 Mar 16

The website that sends out these emails during Lent encourages people to share their tasks on their site. I noticed this one on Twitter and clicked on it. The person wished to remain anonymous. I thought those of you following...

40 Acts #31 - Beeline

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 16 Mar 16

[/i]His disciples said, ’What are you talking about? With this crowd pushing and jostling you, you’re asking, “Who touched me?” Dozens have touched you!’ (Mark 5:31 The Message)[i] In some countries, towns and societies,...

40 Acts #30 - Margins

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 15 Mar 16

[/i]All of you together are the body of Christ. Each one of you is a part of that body. (1 Corinthians 12:27 ERV)[i] Society is often unkind to those deemed to be ‘on the fringes’. Those who have their lives ‘together’ can...

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40 Acts #29 - BOGOF

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 14 Mar 16

[/i]For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. (Matthew 25:35 NIV)[i] We see Buy One, Get One Free! offers everywhere in...

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40 Acts #26 - Bake Off

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 10 Mar 16

Sorry I'm late. Apple pie, cupcakes, croissants, chocolate gateau, raspberry roulade, black bean cacao brownies... Whatever your specialty, treat someone to a taste-bud party today. Make it healthy, gooey, rich or gluten-free,...

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40 Acts #23 - Last Rolo

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 7 Mar 16

[/i][Jesus] said to them, ‘… life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.’ (Luke 12:15 NIV)[i] It's often said that the way to tell whether someone loves you is to see whether they'll give you their last Rolo....

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40 Acts #20 - Beam

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 3 Mar 16

Smile – it’s free, it's contagious, and it brings feelings of warmth and happiness. Share your smile with everyone you meet today. Even smiling on your own is known to release endorphines and bring a sense of joy, so flash those...

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40 Acts #19 - Daily Grind

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 2 Mar 16

Our lives are often built around routines. People factor highly into those routines, but sometimes they become nameless and faceless as we concentrate on our own tasks and desires. Today we'll take a moment to get off the hamster...

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40 Acts #17 - Propose

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 29 Feb 16

Ladies! Today's the day to pop the question if you're so inclined! (KIDDING! But do let us know if there is a 40acts wedding – that would be a first!) Today is a leap year, so technically you have been given the gift of extra...

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40 Acts of Stewardship #14 - Acknowledge

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 25 Feb 16

[/i]Let each one of us make it a practice to please (make happy) his neighbour for his good and for his true welfare, to edify him (to strengthen him and build him up spiritually).[i] (Romans 15:2 AMPC) Your grandma, your...

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40 Acts of Stewardship #13 - Second Fiddle

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 24 Feb 16

For some of us, relinquishing control and sacrificing our own agendas or plans is difficult. It means that (a) we don't get our own way and (b) we have to trust someone else or put them first. But practicing playing second fiddle...

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40 Acts of Stewardship Day #12 - Chocolate Tuesday

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 23 Feb 16

[/i]But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. (Galatians 5:22–23 ESV)[i] Chocolate. Everywhere. Pick an...

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