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Date Posted: 05:03:33 02/07/03 Fri
Author: Cheri
Subject: Thursday's inspiration..
In reply to: Cheri 's message, "A New Week. Daily Inspirations, and Horse Facts.." on 00:16:39 02/04/03 Tue


ROLE MODELS

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1 Peter 5:1-4 (NRSV)

Now as an elder myself and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as one who shares in the glory to be revealed, I exhort the elders among you to tend the flock of God that is in your charge, exercising the oversight, not under compulsion but willingly, as God would have you do it -- not for sordid gain but eagerly. Do not lord it over those in your charge, but be examples to the flock. And when the chief shepherd appears, you will win the crown of glory that never fades away.

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Keep these words that I am commanding you today in your heart. Recite them to your children and talk about them.

-- Deuteronomy 6:6-7 (NRSV)

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MY most vivid and comforting memories of my mother and father are of their daily spiritual rituals. My mother volunteered at the church. We prayed before every meal, and every Sunday my family filled a pew in church. My father began and ended each day on his knees in prayer.
At night, he sat in his pajamas and robe and read the Bible and The Upper Room. No matter where I was -- in college, in graduate school, or at home with my husband -- my parents made sure I had a subscription to The Upper Room. Because of their example and gentle persistence, daily prayer and Bible reading are an integral part of my day.

Now that I am an adult, I realize that my mother and father shaped my faith. They were my role models, and my beliefs and convictions were established at home. Now my husband and I try to be role models for our son. I trust that our spiritual practices will help to mold his faith.


Prayer: God, help us to be good role models for those near us. Amen.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
What do others know of God because of knowing me?

-- Catherine Penry Rhodes (North Carolina, U.S.A.)

PRAYER FOCUS: Parents with young children

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[> Thursday's horse fact.. -- Cheri, 05:16:54 02/07/03 Fri



The American Cream Draft Horse..


The "Cream" of Draft Horses


The only breed of draft horse to originate from America. The ideal American Cream is a medium cream color with white mane and tail, pink skin and amber colored eyes. Some white markings are also very desirable. Pink skin is the determining factor in securing this rich cream color. Past experience has proved that dark-skinned Creams often do not have a satisfactory color.

Further when mated with our American Creams, they generally produce too light or nearly white offspring. Therefore, our chief and most sought for strain of American Creams has always carried the pink skin trait. These vary but little in color throughout the year and the white markings contrast beautifully with their rich cream color.

The amber eyes are also an unusual and distinguishing trait of the American Creams. The foals are born with nearly white eyes. In a short time they begin to darken and by maturity have turned to an amber color.

The total number of registered American Cream Draft Horses known to be alive on Feb 25, 2000 was just 222.


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