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Overcoming Evil PRO
Contributed by Sermon Central on Oct 27, 2002 (message contributor)
OVERCOMING EVIL
Overcoming locked gates, tall fences and snapping dogs presents a challenge for us meter readers in rural Oklahoma, where we are required to read all meters: no estimates are allowed. One time a co-worker succeeded in getting past a particularly vicious watchdog tied to a chain that was long enough to give him sway over the entire back yard and driveway. Later, the man was questioned by his superior: "How were you able to get past that watchdog? The customer is...
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It Is In The Hours Of Loneliness That God Does ...
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Hold Up The Light PRO
Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2003
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I Am
Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2003
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