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Before we get to today's poem by Betty Jo Mings I wanted to encourage all of you to read the thank you from Mark and Donna Beals at the end of the poem. If you remember, Mark found out he had cancer this past fall and the HeartTouchers members have been sending them cards of encouragement over the past month or so. If you haven't done so please consider sending them a little sunshine in the form of an encouraging letter or card as they deal with this setback in their life... Details on how to contact them are also at the end of the poem.

From my family to yours,
Michael
P.S. You can read more about this family and how to encourage them by visiting: http://www.hearttouchers.com/sunshine

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FREEDOM'S HEROES

by Betty Jo Mings

We owe a debt of gratitude
To you, our Service Personnel,
For we are thankful for the way
You guard our shores, and do it well.

Our country calls the young and brave
To keep the torch of freedom bright,
And fight the evil that would plunge
Our world into an endless night.

But when you're on the battlefield,
Remember that you're not alone.
The Lord is fighting by your side,
With strength that you have never known.

And you are in the hearts and prayers
Of moms and dads, grandparents too,
And brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts,
Your friends and cousins who love you.

We are so very proud of you,
Who willingly pay such a price,
And we will pray each day, as you
Risk life and limb in sacrifice.

So thank you for protecting us,
So stars and stripes may proudly wave
O'er beautiful America,
The home of all the free and brave.

Betty Jo Mings
bmings@netzero.net

Write Betty and let her know your thoughts on her poem!

Betty Jo lives in Garden Grove, California, with Rowland, her husband of over 50 years. She has three children and six grandchildren who all love the Lord. She started writing poems as a child, about the same time she received God's gift of eternal life. She has had countless poems and articles published in books, newspapers, magazines, periodicals, and anthologies. Her writings are also available on her personal Website at http://members.truepath.com/BettyJoMings/ A book of her poems titled "Poems For The Common Man" has just been released. To order call toll-free 1-888-280-7715 or visit www.1stbooks.com, www.amazon.com, or www.barnesandnoble.com. If you would like an autographed copy please contact Betty Jo at bmings@netzero.net

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Special Thank you from the Beals Family:

Mr. Michael...to you and all who have sent cards, books, CD's, posters, information etc. The prayers and cards have been a continual outpouring of love to our family...thank you is not enough...

"Thank You" Is Not Enough...
Although our thank you is certainly from the heart and genuine in every way thank you nowhere near coveys the love, joy, hope, happiness, encouragement, spiritual renewal and deep appreciation we feel. All of you and many others have touched our hearts deeply Some of you we know well, others are acquaintances, others we have not yet met... To all of you for all you have done for our family we want you to feel our love and heartfelt thanks Your kindnesses have been a source of inspiration and hope. The uplifting in prayer is what has kept us strong and will see us through this journey... your love and concern in our time of need will never be forgotten... God knew the best way to express his love to us, and He did it through you. "Thank you" is not enough when someone cares the way you care... "Thank you" is not enough it is merely a start...

With love and gratitude,

Mark and Donna Beals & family
Beals7ofus@aol.com

Would you like to encourage this wonderful family? Please join us in this card ministry (along with continuing your ministry to them through prayer) and let's let them see God's OVERWHELMING love for them through this. Please begin as soon as you receive this e-mail. Their address is:

Mark & Donna Beals
705 High St.
Clinton, WI 53525

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Thought For The Day:

"Get on your knees and fight like a man."

Verse for the Day:

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." --2 Chronicles 7:14

Kid's Thought for the day:

"Don't try diving for the first time in front of a bunch of people."

Parent's Thought For The Day

"Children miss nothing in sizing up their parents. If you are only half convinced of your beliefs, they will quickly discern that fact."--Dr. James Dobson

Coach's Thought For The Day

"You always miss 100% of the shots you don't take." -- Wayne Gretzsky

Writer's Thought For the Day

"There are no dull subjects. There are only dull writers." --H.L. Mencken

Deep Thought For The Day:

"How much deeper would oceans be if sponges didn't live there?" --Steven Wright

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MICHAEL T. POWERS
www.HeartTouchers.com

"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 by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." Galatians 2:20
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Video Imagery --Michael's Video Production Business

Dear Michael,

I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for the beautiful video you made for me! It was so special to see both of my parents in tears as they watched their children grow up in pictures before their eyes! I loved the way you made Estania's part set aside from the rest--that was the part that really got them! The music was beautiful. My mom kept blubbering, "What song is that?" I don't know how you did such a beautiful job with the video in such a short time. I really appreciate your doing it so quickly. You have a wonderful gift, and I thank God that you are using it to create such sentimental memories. I hope that I can find my niche like that in an area that I love. Your video gave us one of our most lasting Christmas memories! I hope yours was filled with moments to be treasured forever! Love, Trisha

Silverhill, AL

Let me make you a video from your photos! Check out my video production business by visiting: http://www.hearttouchers.com/video_imagery/
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