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The Shepherd's Heart: Hanging on too long
(02/04/10)
Sometimes they seem like an old friend, a comfort in times of pain or stress, a "sure thing" when the waves of life get to tossing you around and you feel like you need an anchor. I'm sure we all have them. Some have been in the family since we got married. Some have been through tough times and good times and all times in between. They're faded and threadbare, outdated and discolored, stained and maybe ripped a bit...
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The Shepherd's Heart: Where are all the 'just plain folk?'
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The Shepherd's Heart: Spinning plates
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New Year's Resolution?
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