Little Children

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At that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked,

“Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 

He called a little child and had him stand among them. *

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 Little children will love you…no matter what.

Little children are trusting…their faith is simple…child-like.

Little children are honest…they speak from their heart with the simplest of thoughts.

Little children are dependent…they rely upon the wisdom and caring love of their parents.

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“I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, 

you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.  *

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* Scripture from the Gospel of Matthew 18:1-3 in the New International Version

Sunset in Arkansas

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When the sun sets in Arkansas,

there is a peaceful stillness in the Ozark hills.

Another day has come to rest…

this simple man has done his best.

My footprints are mixed with the sands of time;

my thoughts are those of a thankful mind.

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 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good! His faithful love endures forever.

 

Psalm 107:1 New Living Translation

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Life Long Friends

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Throughout life, you meet people; you make friends for a life walked alone can be a lonely life. When most of the road is behind you, it’s in looking back that you once again recall those lifelong friends who were always there…who had your back through it all. It is then that you realize how blessed you are.

“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.”

from the Gospel of John 15:13 in the New King James Version

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