caution to the wind

No balance in the check book
no flour in the cupboard
standing at the altar
throwing caution to the wind

A stunning drama
this moment in the temple
she gave her life
pouring herself on the altar

Nothing held back
not giving a tithe
all she was given
offered unto God


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November 12, 2012
Mark 12:41-44
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 11, 2012,
read November 11, 2012
&
Mark 12:38-40
Psalm 127:1
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 10, 2012,
read November 10, 2012
&
Psalm 127:3-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 9, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 4:13-17
Matthew 1:5-6
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 8, 2012,
read November 9, 2012
&
Ruth 3:1-5
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 7, 2012,
read November 7, 2012
&
Psalm 127:1-2
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
http://bookstore.upperroom.org/cart/upperroom/p-17131.htm
November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 6, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9:24-28
Upper Room Disciplines for 2012
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November 5, 2012 to November 11, 2012
“Risky Business”
by Martha Highsmith
for November 5, 2012,
read November 6, 2012
&
Hebrews 9
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