Tag: tough times
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April 03, 2009 09:08 AM EDT --
We can be generous with:
1. Our compassion . When we know a friend or neighbor is hurting, we can offer supporting ears to listen, help with chores, or send a comforting note.
2. Our . . .
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November 23, 2007 01:48 AM EST --
This was written inside a fortune cookie that my daughter-in-law was given. It became the theme for us for quite some time. On June 19th 2006, my grandson was born very sick. Our family came . . .
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October 06, 2008 09:16 AM EDT --
These times are scary - fear of the unknown, coming to terms with change.
Change is constant, yet for humans trying to live our lives, it means giving up our belief in knowing what is absolute. We . . .
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March 17, 2009 10:43 AM EDT --
I was trying to save my points,I didnt want to have to redeem them yet,but life sucks I guess,I had to go ahead and redeem $25 today to help cover some stuff,gas more or less,and I have decided to quit . . .
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April 26, 2007 06:39 PM EDT --
For the past week, I have had nothing that I could actually form into words. It was all raw emotion that is so hard to actually capture I felt as if I would never get rid of it. Last night, I realized . . .
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December 13, 2008 10:34 AM EST --
Times are tough right now for everyone. The economy is in shambles and most of us are going to be having a tight Christmas this year.
I've seen tough times before having . . .
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December 24, 2008 01:50 PM EST --
Because we have what we want, or we go out and buy what we want (both my wife and I, along with my mother and father), we have recently (for the past 3 or 4 Christmases) been playing "Santa" . . .
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February 20, 2009 05:31 PM EST --
My sister sent me a link to this video and just had to share it with all of you on Gather!
This man's story will encourage you and inspire you not to give up or feel sorry for yourself during all . . .
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December 29, 2007 02:46 AM EST --
Its amazing how one phone call can change your life so drastically. One phone call brought many happy plans to a screaching halt. I had promised myself that this year would be different from . . .
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December 15, 2009 06:16 PM EST --
I wanted to take a moment to nominate Mike Brandle for help with the group. Here is the link to his page: http://desmoinesparanol.gather.com/
Mike is a really kind person who has had life get . . .
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November 21, 2007 02:06 PM EST --
It is a fact that life will be tough. God would not have it any other way. If things were easy, we would not learn to appreciate everything that we have.
Some days are easier than others. This is the . . .
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July 11, 2009 11:56 AM EDT --
I would like everyone's thoughts and prayers for a longtime friend that is going through some tough times now. Her husband doesn't want to be married to her anymore and they have a 2 year old girl . . .
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December 15, 2009 06:10 PM EST --
I want to nominate Wayne P. for help in the group. His page is: http://yakko62.gather.com/
He like many of us is going through a bit of a rough patch. He was recently laid off . . .
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October 15, 2008 01:57 PM EDT --
As I opened looked at the emails in my inbox, this one jumped out at me. After I read it and saw the video, I knew that I had to share it with my Gather friends.
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October 02, 2007 08:29 PM EDT --
I attend a small church which consist of maybe around 30 families and includes many children. In a matter of just around 4 years our Lord has taken 2 young children (from my church family) home to . . .
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May 05, 2008 06:30 PM EDT --
Through my local newspaper, "Toledo Blade" there was an article about ways to save money when replacing old gadgets. The article published "Save power, help the earth, and save a few bucks" . . .
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April 13, 2008 04:19 PM EDT --
"If the oaks are on fire, what will the moss that grow on the wall say?"
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May 01, 2008 04:53 PM EDT --
It just occurred to me that now may be a good time to think of ways to barter for things we need in order to save money. Gasoline, transportation, child care, home repairs are expensive things we need . . .
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October 08, 2008 12:51 PM EDT --
after a horrible year already with my cousin dying,uncle dying,our friends dad dying then my husband g-ma passing and his dad getting ill , we got news 2 days ago my aunt linda ( my cousins step mom . . .
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March 15, 2009 11:31 AM EDT --
Reflections: More Than Conquerors
Sunday, March 15 th , 2009
"There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but . . .
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