Posts tagged 'commendation'
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Encouraging Others
Encouragement is the leaven of the soul. It lifts the heavy heart, strengthens the drooping hope, stirs the potential of the mind in positive ways. For the giver, it opens their eyes to see that spark of the Divine in others.1 ...
by Maria Fontaine
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Acknowledgment Power
Jay, a man like Jesus
Some time ago, the Lord opened the door for me to witness to a young man, Jay, by beginning with pointing out some admirable qualities that he possessed. ...
by Maria Fontaine
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Love That Sees More
For some time, I’ve been trying to encourage a dear friend of mine, who always feels inferior, that she does in fact have some wonderful gifts and talents. For one, I know from experience that she is an exceptional cook. ...
by Maria Fontaine
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Soaring Above
If you ever feel guilt, remorse, condemnation, or self-blame in any way, the following message may offer you hope.
As you read this, remember that you are loved unconditionally, no matter what your situation. ...
by Maria Fontaine
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Billy Graham Passes on to His Heavenly Reward
Evangelist Billy Graham left this life to meet his wonderful Savior face to face on February 21, 2018. He was 99 years old and had faithfully preached the gospel since the 1940s, when he began his public ministry at the age of 21. ...
by Maria Fontaine and Peter Amsterdam
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Incomprehensible and Indefinable
Thoughts on Motherhood
Motherhood may have its ups and downs, but when we stop to focus on what is truly great, truly important, truly wonderful in this world, one thing that ...
by Maria Fontaine
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A Personal Evaluation
Someone was wondering how the Lord looked at them—how He saw them when He looked at their life, what His evaluation was. They didn’t feel so great about themselves or their accomplishments. ... (Audio included.)
by Maria Fontaine
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Reflecting on the Past
When we look back over our past and we see the highlights and victories, the joy and happiness, we also see the missed opportunities and the losses, the heartbreaks and the tears. We often feel some regrets and wish ... (Audio included.)
by Maria Fontaine
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Merry Christmas 2010!
Happy, happy Christmas, dear Family! This is the special day, the special Baby, the special Man, the special event, the special love that binds us together with each other—and indeed with all Christians worldwide ... (Audio included.)
by Maria Fontaine