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Thursday, April 24, 2025 - Eastertide by Dennis |
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Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16 (NIV) – “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weakness, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Message:
How small the man, in his own mind Prayer: Thank You Lord for coming to earth to save us all from ourselves. Amen.
Dennis Stevenson, MD |
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Fri day, March 1, 2024The Psalmist Sings by Dennis |
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Scripture: Psalm 139:1-6 (NIV) – "You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.” Message:
Prayer: Lord, I thank You that I am fearfully and wonderfully made by You. Amen!
Dennis Stevenson, MD |
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Christmastide - Tuesday, January 3, 2023 Coming Of The Magi by Dennis |
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Scripture: Matthew: 2:1-2 (NIV Study Bible) – “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, ‘Where is the one who has been born King of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him.’” (Please read the entire Magi story in Matthew 2:1-18) Message:
Far from the east, the Magi to Jerusalem came Prayer: Lord, let us never forget that Love came down on Christmas day; the day You were born, into our very presence. Amen. Dennis Stevenson, MD |
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Thursday, April 13, 2023 by Dennis |
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Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 (NIV) - "As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions - it is by grace you have been saved. And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ Jesus. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Message: And you He let live, though you were dead Written by Dennis Stevenson 1997 Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You that Jesus made His sacrifice on the cross that first Good Friday, and rose on Easter Sunday, morning for our eternal salvation. Amen. Dennis Stevenson, MD |
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Friday, April 1, 2022 by Dennis |
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Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12 (NIV) – “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. For, 'Whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech. They must turn from evil and do good; they must seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.’” Message:
Live in
harmony with
one another Prayer: Lord teach us to live in harmony, in Jesus' name. Amen. Dennis Stevenson, MD |
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Maundy Thursday, April 15, 2021 The Mind Of Jesus by Dennis |
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Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8 (NIV Study Bible Extract) - "For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing." (Please read the entire text in your Bible). Message:
Written Dennis, 1997 Prayer: Dear Lord, we thank you for your sacrifice on the cross to save our souls. We await your second coming to receive your gift of eternal salvation, born out of your resurrection from the grave. Amen. Dennis Stevenson, MD |
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021 God's Temple by Dennis |
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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23 (NIV Extract 3:1, 21b-23) - "Brothers and sisters, I could not address you as people who live by the Spirit but as people who are still worldly - mere infants in Christ." "All things are yours, whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or death or the present or the future - all are yours, and you are of Christ, and Christ is of God." (Please read the entire passage in your Bible) Message:
Written Dennis ,1997 Prayer: Dear Lord, for Advent this year make us Your Temple, where Your Spirit may dwell within us. Amen. Dennis Stevenson, MD |
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Monday, March 16, 2020 Test The Spirits by Dennis |
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Scripture: 1 John 4:1-21 (NIV) – “Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world…. You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world…. Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God…. No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and His love is made complete in us. This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit.”…. If anyone acknowledges that Jesus is the Son of God, God lives in them and they in God. And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them…. And he has given us this command: anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.” (Please read the entire text in your Bible)Message:
Prayer: Dear Lord, we praise and thank You that Your “One and only begotten Son” came to give His life as a ransom for many, and to prove by His example on the cross of Calvary that: “greater love has no one than this, that he lay down His life for his friends.” May we be faithful to share that kind of love with our brothers and sisters in Christ, and all who we meet, each and every day of the year, not just on Easter Sunday, morning. Amen!
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Friday, April 17, 2020 - "The Connection" Series Full Armor Of God by Dennis |
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Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18 (NIV extract) – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Therefore, put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand…. Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.” (Please read the entire text in your Bible)Message:
Be strong in
the Lord and the power of His hand Prayer: Dear Lord, help us to stand firm in the spiritual warfare that The Evil One brings into our minds by putting on your full armor, so finally, we may stand. Amen. Dennis Stevenson, MD |
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Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - "The Connection" Series by Dennis |
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Scripture: Revelation 21:9-11; 22:1-6 (NIV) – “One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls full of the seven last plagues came and said to me: ‘Come, I will show you the bride, the wife of the Lamb.’ And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the Holy City, Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God. It shone with the glory of God, and its brilliance was like that of a very precious jewel, like a jasper, clear as crystal.” “Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve him. They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads. There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun, for the Lord God will give them light. And they will reign for ever and ever. The angel said to me, ‘These words are trustworthy and true. The Lord, the God who inspires the prophets, sent his angel to show his servants the things that must soon take place.’” Message:
Prayer: Lord, reveal Your New Heaven and New Earth to us, so we may bask in the Light of the Glory of God, forever, and ever. Amen! Dennis Stevenson, MD |
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Saturday, July 11, 2020 - "The Connection" Series Faithful Stephen by Dennis |
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Scriptures: Acts 6:8-15 (NIV extract) – “Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people. Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called) – Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as well as the provinces of Cilicia and Asia – who began to argue with Stephen. But they could not stand up against the wisdom the Spirit gave him as he spoke.” Acts 7:54-60 (NIV) – “When the members of the Sanhedrin heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him. But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. ‘Look,’ he said, ‘I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.’ At this they covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, they all rushed at him, dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul. While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’ Then he fell on his knees and cried out, ‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them.’ When he had said this, he fell asleep.” (Please read all of Chapters 6 and 7 in your Bible for the complete story of Stephen.) Message:
Prayer: Lord, in this season of such hate and turmoil, fill us also with the Holy Spirit, so that we too can forgive our enemies, as you have taught, even as we lay dying. Amen. Dennis Stevenson, MD |
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Wednesday, November 4, 2020 - "The Connection" SeriesBe Strong In Grace by Dennis |
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Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13 (NIV) – “What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus.” (Please read the entire text in your Bible)Message:
You then my
child
Remember
Christ Jesus
For hardships
you’ll suffer
For we must
die with Him
For if we are
faithless Prayer: Dear Lord, we pray that we may ALL understand the power of Your Word this season and to discover, as Martin Luther did, with his Protest: “Solo Vito”. By faith alone we are saved! And may we move past Martin Luther’s protest to unity once again as the church Universal. The Bride of Christ! Diversity is Divine. It is division that is diabolical! Amen!!
Dennis Stevenson, MD |
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Wednesday, November 11, 2020 - "The Connection" SeriesThe Good Shepherd by Dennis |
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Scripture: John 10:7-18 (NIV) – “Therefore Jesus said again, ‘Very truly I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. All who have come before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep have not listened to them. I am the gate; whoever enters through me will be saved. They will come in and go out, and find pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it. The man runs away because he is a hired hand and cares nothing for the sheep. I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me – just as the Father knows me and I know the Father – and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They too will listen to my voice, and there shall be one flock and one shepherd. The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life – only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.’” Message:
The sheep enter my gate
For I am the Good Shepherd
For I Lay down the Life Prayer: Lord God, help me to always know that You are the Good Shepherd. Amen.
Dennis Stevenson, MD |
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Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Lessons From The Garden by Linda |
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Scripture: Philippians 4:13 (NKJV) – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Message: A child came upon a chrysalis hanging from a branch, while playing in his yard. He was amazed by its beauty and would visit it regularly. One day he saw that it was very transparent and wiggling – he could even see the butterfly inside. As he continued to watch, it seemed as though the butterfly was suffering and struggling to get out. The boy decided to help so he used small scissors and carefully opened the chrysalis the rest of the way and revealed the beautiful butterfly. Several minutes passed, the wings didn’t open and soon after the butterfly died. It seems that struggling and discomfort are necessary to strengthen the butterfly’s wings and circulation so that the butterfly can grow and thrive. As with the butterfly, God promises to sustain us during our inevitable struggles and suffering and use it as a means to strengthen us, and our faith on our Christian walk. Prayer: Heavenly Father, help us to accept that we will have difficult times and use them to help us grow closer to You. Amen. Linda Stevenson Back to top |
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Tuesday, March 6, 2018 The Garden Promise by Linda |
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Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3 - "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead." As I looked through my window after the January freezes, my garden seemed destroyed and hopeless. Most of the numerous flowering shrubs, trees, and plants were brown and lifeless. As I ventured into the mess, I had to smile as I came across garden statues, a bird bath, Easter eggs, plants (thrilled to finally see some light), all revealed now that the clutter had been knocked back. Before the freeze, my gardens appeared to be lush and pretty, but now that I can see them clearly, I realize they are overgrown and full of invasive weeds, vines, seedlings, and volunteer plants, all hiding its true potential. In a few months, there will be new growth (the plants only appear to be destroyed), and the garden could quickly return to its former state. I plan to use this opportunity to remove the clutter, learn from my mistakes, and grow a well-planned, tended garden, more aware of what can happen when I lose focus. The quote attributed to Dorothy Frances Gurney: “One is nearer God’s heart in a garden than anywhere else on earth.”1 is a favorite of mine. In my quiet time in my garden, He speaks to me loud and clear. Prayer: Dear Lord, thank You for giving us hope when things look hopeless. You give me the promise of new life through Jesus for me, my family, church, country, world, and yes, even in my garden. Amen. Linda Stevenson 1. “God’s Garden” Attributed to Dorothy Frances Gurney. 1913. Public Domain since 2002. |
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Thursday, March 15, 2018 If They Said by Dennis |
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Scripture: Mark 8:29 - "Who do you say that I am?"
Written by Dennis Stevenson (1992) Prayer: Lord, teach us the truth of Your Good News this Lenten season. Amen. Dennis Stevenson, MD |
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Saturday, December 22, 2018 Elijah Has Come Dennis |
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Scripture: Mark 1:8 (NIV) - "When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong; He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on Him. Every year Jesus' parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover. When He was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom. After the festival was over, while His parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. Thinking He was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for Him among their relatives and friends. When they did not find Him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for Him." (Luke 2:39-45, NIV) "I baptize you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." Mark 1:8 (NIV) – “I baptize you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Message:
Prayer: Dear Father, let us all be baptized by both the water and the Holy Spirit. Amen. Dennis Stevenson, MD |
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Monday, December 4, 2017 & Saturday, April 6, 2019 by Dennis |
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Scripture:
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
(NIV) -
Rejoice always, pray continually, give Message:
Written by Dennis Stevenson (1992) Prayer: Lord, make us ever thankful for the gift of Your Son, Jesus Christ, this Lenten season, and for the Helper He left with us after He arose on Easter Sunday, and later ascended into Heaven, the Holy Spirit. Amen! Dennis Stevenson, MD |
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Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1, 13 (NIV) – “If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal” “And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” Message: In tongues I may speak, of Angels and men
Prayer: Advent is the season of faith, hope, and love. May I love you all with the "Love of the Lord." Amen. Dennis Stevenson, MD Back to top |
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Saturday, September 19, 2020 - "The Connection" Series & February 23, 2015High Priest by Dennis |
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Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:1-10 (NIV extract) – “Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet he did not sin. Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need” “….During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission. Son though he was, he learned obedience from what he suffered and, once made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of Melchizedek.” (Please read the full text in your Bible) Message:
For we have a High Priest
For we approach the Throne
For as mortal priests
For Christ did not glorify
For He offered up Prayers
His cries were all heard Prayer: Thank God for blessing us ALL during Lent, by sending His One and only begotten Son, to reconcile us ALL back to Him. His mercies come fresh and new, each and every day! Not just on Easter Sunday, morning!! Amen.
Dennis Stevenson, MD |
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Saturday, March 22, 2014 & Friday, August 7, 2020 - "The Connection" Series by Linda |
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Scripture: Psalm 46:10 (NIV) – “He says, ‘Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’” Message: Ah, to be still. I find that I keep my mind filled with unnecessary clutter, causing needless stress and worry from everyday life. One way that helps me to quiet my mind is to putter in my garden. There is something magical and soothing about mindlessly pulling weeds, or artfully planting and pruning that puts me in a peaceful place so that I can focus on God. I have hung a plaque on my porch that says, "You are nearer to God's heart in a garden than anywhere else on earth." I, along with the many birds and butterflies that join me, agree whole-heartedly. Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to be still in my heart and my mind to allow me to see, hear, feel and share the glorious gifts that You have provided. Amen.
Linda Stevenson |
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Friday, April 11, 2014 & Saturday, August 22, 2020 - "The Connection" Series Words To Live By by Dennis |
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Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-11 (NIV) – “If anyone teaches otherwise and does not agree to the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching, they are conceited and understand nothing. They have an unhealthy interest in controversies and quarrels about words that result in envy, strife, malicious talk, evil suspicions and constant friction between people of corrupt mind, who have been robbed of the truth and who think that godliness is a means to financial gain. But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. (Please continue reading in your Bible through verse 19) Message:
Be not confused by the world's false refrain Prayer: Lord, we pray that we may share in full measure with ALL God's creation and store up Your treasure on Christ's good foundation. Amen.
Dennis Stevenson, MD |
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Wednesday, December 17, 2014 & Monday, January 11, 2021 by Dennis |
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Scripture: Luke 1:26-42 (NIV) – “in the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph. The virgin’s name was Mary….” (Please read the entire text in your Bible)Message:
Gabriel, Angel of the Lord, Prayer: Lord, This Advent may we ALL have the faith of a mother and the purity of the Virgin! Amen.
Dennis Stevenson, MD |
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