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Today's Difference*  10/26/01

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Before we get to today's story by Daniel James, I wanted
to ask another favor of all you...  As most of you know I am
a coach, and over the last 12 years my wife Kristi and I
have developed relationships with those young ladies
that have crossed our paths.  We have grown close to
a number of those players over the years and try and
keep in contact with as many as we can after they graduate
and strike out on their own. One of those former
players is Jamie Rusch, and we are more than
thankful that she has continued to make our family
a part of her life... but more importantly, Jamie has
given control of her life over to the Lord, and we couldn't
be more proud to watch her blossom into the beautiful
young lady, inside and out, that God intended her to be...

Today just happens to be Jamie's birthday and Kristi
and I would like to humbly ask if you would send her
some birthday greetings via e-mail to make her birthday
a special one...  Her email address is:

RuschJam@hotmail.com

We would be more than honored if you took a
moment to e-mail her and wish her a happy birthday.
Be sure to let her know what part of the country or
world the greetings are coming from!

Thank you in advance for making her birthday one to
remember...

Jamie, as we wrote in the acknowledgment section
of our book, "Thank you for the incredible love that
you have shown us, for taking an interest in our
children, and for always going above and beyond
the call of duty."

We love you and look forward to watching God do
great things with your life...

Michael, Kristi, Caleb, and Connor

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Today's Difference

By Daniel James


Dear Lord, as I journey through life help me to
walk your walk this day.  Let me reach out to
those who travel this road with me.  If by only
an inch, help me to assist someone along the
way this day.  Oh Lord, may I keep you in my
view, and draw strength from you.  And may I
always remember to put the least first this day.

How is it this day that I will make a difference? 

Differences are made by hands extended,
not heads turned away.

Differences are made by connection, not by separation.

Differences are made by conversation made,
not by conversation avoided.

Differences are made by extension, not by retraction.

Differences are made by giving, not taking.

Differences are made by effort, not by inaction.

Differences are made by extension beyond comfort.

Differences are made by pushing beyond the
point of weariness.

Differences are made by extending beyond "self."

Differences are made by taking a certain
amount of calculated risk.

Differences are made by moving forward and outward.

Differences are made by recognizing opportunity and acting on it.

Differences are made by getting the words right.

Differences are made by quiet action with
little or no public display.

Differences are made one person at a time.

Differences are made one moment at a time.

Differences are made when we give that
with which God has blessed us.

Differences are made when we invest time in someone.

Differences are made when we listen well.

Differences are made when we act out of kindness.

Differences are made when we show compassion.

Differences are made when we love.

And so I pray,
   Dear Lord, as I journey through life help me
to walk your walk this day.  Let me reach out
to those who travel this road with me. If by only
an inch, help me to assist someone along the
way this day.  Oh Lord, may I keep you in my
view, and draw strength from you.  And may I
always remember to put the least first this day.

Daniel James
danofid@angelfire.com

E-mail Dan and let him know what you thought of his story!

Copyright 2001 by Daniel James, All rights reserved
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Daniel James' vocation is a manager in a health
care organization in Idaho.  His avocation is
wrestling with the wily word.  He is an observer
of nature and human nature, and aspires to one
day be wise.  Other stories written by Dan can
be read in the archives at http://www.heartwarmers.com
and
http://www.HeartTouchers.com


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Reader Feedback!

We received a ton of feedback on yesterday's article
"Pastor Appreciation."  We won't be able to share
them all but have listed some of them below
and will share more in Monday's e-mail...

And many asked if it was OK to use the article in their
church bulletin, newsletter, etc.  The article may be used
freely in anything like that with the blessing and
permission of the author, Victor Parachin, and
Christianity Today, where it first appeared.

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Dear Michael:

I am moved and touched by this article.  It is true that sometimes (or is
it most of the times?) we become the harshest critic of our pastors that we
tend to overlook their sterling characteristics.  This is an eye opener and
maybe as there is still one Sunday in October, we can surprise our pastor on
Sunday with a "little something nice".  Thanks to Victor Parachin and thanks
to you Michael for bringing us joy through the HT stories.  God bless you
and your family.

Beth
esbaluyot@petron.com


I AGREE!  THIS ARTICLE IS WONDERFUL!  THANK YOU!  WE SHOULD ALL PRAY FOR OUR PASTORS MORE!
Kaki 980@aol.com

Thanks for sharing the article!  It is so true.  If we don't support our
pastors, what have we got?  Whenever my family goes to church, my little
ones always give our priests a hug.  They especially need them as well
as our prayers. 
God bless you all,
Kathleen
kdahl@lib.uwo.ca


The quote at the end of #2 is something we all need to remember.  Treating
someone as they need to be can make such a difference!!!  That quote holds
so much wisdom!!! Thanks for sharing it with us. 
Barbara in MI


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Thought For The Day:

"The last of the human freedoms is to choose
one's attitude in any given set of circumstances."
--Victor Frank


Verse for the Day:

"Whatever is true...noble...right...pure...lovely...
admirable...excellent or praiseworthy--think about
such things." -- Philippians 4:8

Kid's Thought For The Day:

"Even Popeye didn't eat his spinach until he
absolutely had to."


Parent's Thought For The Day:

"Children need love, especially when they
do not deserve it." -- Harold Hulbert


Coach's Thought For The Day:

"I've always made a total effort, even when the
odds seemed entirely against me. I never quit
trying; I never felt that I didn't have a chance
to win." -- Arnold Palmer


Deep Thought For The Day:

"All I ask is the chance to prove that money can't
make me happy."



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REQUESTS:

I just wanted to say thank you to all the wonderful friends out there
who prayed for my friend Florence.  She is much better, and the tumor in
her lung has shrunk.  Thank you all and God Bless you,
Nancy Holz -- Homestead, FL
NANCY-HOLZ@webtv.net
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/_/\/\    MICHAEL T. POWERS
\_\  /    HeartTouchers@aol.com  
/_/  \    "For I have been crucified with Christ and I no

\_\/\ \   longer live, but Christ lives in me.  The life I
  \_\/   live in the body I live for the Son of God, who
   
          
loved me and gave Himself for me."
          
Galatians 2:20
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