Foreword by Patsy Clairmont |
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Introduction by Virginia Wiltse |
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Beauty of Earth and Nature |
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Inspired by wildlife, flowers, the seasons of the year, and the weather |
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Family |
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For the love of mothers, fathers, babies, spouses, sisters, and the bond of familial relationships |
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Friends |
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Greetings for special occasions and poems about the beauty of friendships |
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Love |
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49 | (8) |
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Regarding romance, love for others, and love from God |
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Celebrations |
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57 | (12) |
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For all occasions such as anniversaries, birthdays, Mother's and Father's Day, and various milestones |
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God among Us-Christmas and Easter |
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The meaning of Christ's birth and resurrection and the celebration of these events; also greetings, wishes, and prayers for each occasion |
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Commercial Break |
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101 | (4) |
Gratitude and Thankfulness |
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105 | (10) |
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Outpourings of appreciation, joy, and thanksgiving |
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Faith and Perseverance |
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Based on confronting adversity, struggles with illness, finding faithfulness, developing trust, and overcoming troubles and trials |
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Encouragement, Comfort, and Hope |
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Poems and prayers of compassion |
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Giving and Service |
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153 | (16) |
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Inspired by kindness, assistance, generosity of spirit, volunteerism, and work |
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God's Care and Provision |
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169 | (22) |
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Devoted to the promises of God |
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About Prayer and Prayers |
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Poems on the power of prayer and how it affects us; also the intimate prayers of Helen Steiner Rice |
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Peace, Stillness, and Solitude |
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Thoughts on meditative moments, and God's unchanging nature even in changing times, serenity, and the benefits of quiet |
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Proverbs and Wisdom |
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Sage advice, folksy humor, and insights on everything from secrets for success to aging |
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Heaven and Eternity |
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Reflections on life beyond death, God's promises of heaven, angels, and resurrection |
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Index of Titles |
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257 | (6) |
Index of First Lines |
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