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I believe God sends people into our lives to either bless us or be blessed by us, and as I have lived
and grown in the knowledge of Christ, God placed just the right people in my path to help me along the way. These were
not extraordinary people who, in the world's eyes were of great importance; but, people who God knew would influence my growth,
and provide just the push I needed at that time in my life.
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I reached adulthood and have accomplished much of what I hoped for in my childhood
dreams; but as I've grown older I've realized that life is so much more than I ever thought it could be. The real accomplishment
is not in things or successes, but in finding the true beauty of life which is the sweetness of God that comes from within.
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As
I reflect on my childhood and recall the special people who helped mold my life into what it is today, I am reminded that
the Character of God is an awesome thing. These were normal, every day people; not unlike you and me, yet they were
people who loved God, and wanted His will in their life. They let His light shine through them, and in doing so, allowed
that light to shine upon me.
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My goal is that the beauty of Christ be reflected in my daily walk and that the characteristics of compassion,
humility, faith and perseverence be ever present in me. It is my belief that if we strive to instill His characteristics
in us, our lives can take on a beauty and sense of peacefulness that is second only to His matchless love. We become
as candles in the darkness, and only God knows the difference our lives can make.
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I pray God will continue to use the ministry
He has entrusted me with to bless others and that you, too, will experience the unshakeable peace that comes
from knowing Him and His AWESOME presence.
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