God is not far off

we are the ones who stray
the prodigal children, sheep
wandering to distant lands
eating with the pigs

God is not far off
even when we don’t listen
ready when we turn to him
with open arms to greet us


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October 31, 2012
Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 28, 2012,
read October 28, 2012
&
Mark 10:46-52
Bartimaeus
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October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 27, 2012,
read October 28, 2012
&
Mark 10:46-52
Bartimaeus
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 26, 2012,
read October 28, 2012
&
Hebrews 7:23-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 25, 2012,
read October 28, 2012
&
Psalm 34:1-8
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 24, 2012,
read October 28, 2012
&
Job 42:10-17
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October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 23, 2012,
read October 28, 2012
&
Job 42:1-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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October 15, 2012 to October 21, 2012
“Hindsight and Insight”
by Richard Fisher
for October 22, 2012,
read October 22, 2012



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