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  Dion Todd Thought of the day: Atonement means At-One-Ment. Think of two parties that were separated, but are now joined together as one. That is what Jesus did on the cross.

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  Sylvia Todd (owner) Hey everyone, just an update on Sandra Colby - she is currently scheduled to be in rehab till 3/29, to work on mobility on her left side. She misses everyone here and sends her love. Let's continue praying for her (L)!

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  Karen Pietrantonio Hello everyone! I'm sorry it's been so long since I posted; as we all know, life happens and sometimes it's just a flurry of activity, stress, or busy-ness! And here we are - 12 days before Christmas, and I don't even have all the decorations put up. No baking done, and struggling to find a place to make time for it all. Thank you, everyone, for being an active presence, and for all the prayers and love y'all send our way. Much love to you all!

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  Camille Grayson Love the new way of doing the daily devotional with the video

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  Carol Pady Thought for the Day Verse 20 - Deceit is all too prevalent in today's society. The dictionary17 defines "deceit" as: (1) The act of representing as true what is known to be false; deceiving or lying (2) A dishonest action or trick; fraud or lie. Those who practice deceit have evil imaginations. Greed motivates them to seek personal gain at another's expense; and fraudulent schemes abound today. Covetousness (desiring what belongs to another) is idolatry (Colossians 3:5). Swindlers avoid honest work and take advantage of others' weaknesses. Seeking to make money without working for it is unrighteous (2 Thessalonians 3:10). Our character is built through honest work. Anyone claiming to be a Christian while swindling others brings disrepute to the church. In fact, we are told not to even fellowship with brothers and sisters in the Lord who are dishonest, immoral and greedy. "But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolator, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat" (1 Corinthians 5:11). Promoters of peace will have joy. Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God" (Matthew 5:9). We are blessed when we pursue peace and counsel others to walk in peace. We promote peace between God and man by sharing the Gospel. There is great joy in bringing others to Christ and helping them live godly lives. Verse 21 - Ultimately no evil, misfortune, or calamity shall overcome the righteous, whereas the wicked will be filled with these things. Looking at this verse we may not believe it, because we or other Christians we know, have gone through many kinds of evil, misfortune and calamity. However, in this world, we may suffer some of the things that people who do not know the Lord suffer; but the difference is that we go through them and are not destroyed by them. Our eternal state in Christ causes us to overcome all evil that the devil may try to bring our way. "These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). Our life in Christ enables us to overcome all the evil and suffering that Satan may try to bring our way. We are more than conquerors through our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 8:37-39; Isaiah 54:17a). For those without faith, suffering has no benefit. The fate of the wicked is ruin, which their own wicked deeds bring upon them. Verse 22 - The fate of the wicked is different, as their own wicked deeds bring them down. They are ultimately destroyed – either in this life on earth or the life to come in hell. They are filled with mischief and deceit. Their lying lips are extremely disgusting and hateful to the Lord, but He delights in those who speak and act honestly. God cannot lie and hates lying. Lying is on the list of seven things that God hates in Proverbs 6:17. We must guard ourselves against it. Betty Miller

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  Nanette McLane It's a daily battle with the enemy, but knowing God has my back makes it worth the journey.

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  Sandra Colby MISS SYLVIA ,I CAN PLAY "YOU ARE MY SUN-SHINE ". :)

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  Cathy Webb Kim lost her battle with pancreatic cancer yesterday on a beautiful sunny first day of spring. May God in His grace welcome her to His eternal promise. Praying for the Lord to draw Kris and Julian into His fold and comfort for friends and family.

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  Kathy Banfield Thank you all so very much for the birthday wishes! May God bless each and every one here!

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  Octavia Cruse Amen..Happy Birthday Dion many more.Thank You Always for A Blessed Word..God Bless You And Your Family.

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  Maria Williams Amen

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  Audry Reddy And to everybody at Refreshing Hope ministries MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

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  Diane Symborski✝

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  David and Dianna Wyles This owl's got heart (L) He visits us often (L) We are Blessed he lets us play with him :) Look how close he lets us get (L) (A) (~) Do you see the Hearts I see? (L) (L) (A) Heart Blessings are all around... are you seeking? (L) (P) (~) (A) (h5)

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  Deng Tembreza GOD IS GOOD, LOVING, MERCIFUL AND FAITHFUL. We will always praise and thank you LORD GOD ALMIGHTY

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  Suzy Romaine Lord, thank you for granting your help to me to get the task started that I needed to do. Thank you for all your blessings each and every day

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  Darlene Rego I just read "Refreshing Hope  Stop making it difficult" by Pastor Todd.  That touched my heart.  I hope to remember what he said here: "We can feel like we are paying for salvation with our works, when it is a free gift that we only have to accept."   Thank you Pastor Todd.  

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  Linda Filderman

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  Sherri McGraw Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes I had a better birthday yesterday than I'd had in a few years. God bless all

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  Maureen Germain Hi everyone. I am sorry I didn't write this sooner, but better late than never. If you frequently shop on Amazon, please don't forget to put in Amazon Smiles RHM church so that some of what you buy the money goes to RHM church. You don't pay extra for this, Amazon just takes some of whatever you buy and sends it to RHM. Thought you all would like to know that. It's Amazon smiles you sign up for. Merry Christmas!! <3

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