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You Don't Know What You've Got Till It's Gone PRO
Contributed by Sermon Central on Nov 16, 2004 (message contributor)
YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU’VE GOT TILL IT’S GONE
Our power is shut off, and suddenly we become thankful for electricity. Our garbage is not picked up, and suddenly we become thankful for the garbage collector’s weekly stop. A good friend dies, and suddenly we discover how much he meant to us. Our water becomes too polluted to drink and suddenly we appreciate having good water.
Why is it, Lord, that we take for granted...
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When People Look At Us, Our Character And ... PRO
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Rick Warren Said, "God Gave Me A Gift, Not For ... PRO
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One Rainy Day A Young Mother And Her ... PRO
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I Read About A Young Man Who Was Determined To ...
Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005
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