Another gem from my colleague, Pastor Glen VanderKloot from Faith Lutheran Church in Springfield, Illinois. To receive his daily e-mailed inspirations, contact him at pastor@faithlutheran.com...

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A Thought for the Day

Sometimes all a person needs is
a hand to hold and
a heart to understand.

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Bible Verse
Proverbs 18:24

Some friends don't help,
but a true friend is closer than your own family.


Contemporary English Version

Prayer

Lord, help me to be there for others with open hands and heart and
send people with open hands and hearts to be there for me. Amen.