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Minute Meditations
The Way to Peace Minute Meditations
Come, Emmanuel, into my heart and mind. Reveal to me the way to peace. In this hurried season, stop me in my tracks and teach me your ways. Amen.

— from Sharing the Word

Monday, December 03, 2012
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