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Date Posted: 18:33:43 03/27/03 Thu
Author: Cheri
Subject: Thursday's inspiration..
In reply to: Cheri 's message, "A New Week. Daily inspirations and horse facts..." on 20:47:33 03/24/03 Mon



A CERTAIN FUTURE

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2 Corinthians 4:7-17 (NRSV)

But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God and does not come from us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be made visible in our bodies. For while we live, we are always being given up to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may be made visible in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you.


But just as we have the same spirit of faith that is in accordance with scripture--"I believed, and so I spoke"--we also believe, and so we speak, because we know that the one who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus, and will bring us with you into his presence. Yes, everything is for your sake, so that grace, as it extends to more and more people, may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God. So we do not lose heart. Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all measure.

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Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day.

- 2 Corinthians 4:16 (NRSV)

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BILL has cancer. Keep us in your prayers." The prayer chain was activated immediately. That was more than a year ago. With chemotherapy, the tumors were reduced, but after a while they began to grow again.

Bill's awareness of God's love never wavered. Bill retired from full-time ministry when he learned of the cancer, but he continued to spread the good news of the gospel, the message of salvation and hope. Bill welcomed opportunities to preach and teach. He gave time and energy to a prison ministry and to other ministries of the church.

Bill lost his battle with cancer. But Bill's battle with the disease never left him uncertain about his future as a child of God. Through Bill, we have learned that God is there for us when disease attacks the body, when we wrestle with grief, and when we cry out in anger, frustration, and pain.


Prayer: Thank you, God, that because you are with us and give us
hope, we can serve you even in difficult times. Amen.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Living each day to the fullest is an affirmation of our faith.

-- Dinah Tanner (Texas, U.S.A.)

PRAYER FOCUS: Those living with serious illnesses
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[> Thursday's horse fact... -- Cheri, 18:44:26 03/27/03 Thu




Arab Racing...


The Arabian horse originated from the Arabian Peninsula where it has been raced for centuries. This breed is smaller in size and more one paced than the
Thoroughbred. It is very attractive and intelligent, generally noted for its ability to endure sustained effort over long distances. In January 2000 the Abu Dhabi one-day 100 mile race was won by a 10 year old Purebred Arab gelding, Ben Saloe, at an astonishing average speed of 12.71 mph!

The Arabian has been in Britain since the Romans conquered our shores. They raced them at Netherby (Yorkshire) long before the Thoroughbred was produced. James I kept Arabians, including the famous Markham Arabian, at Newmarket where he instituted a kind of steeplechase on Newmarket Heath. The Parliamentarians confiscated his Stud in 1648 and his horses were dispersed - most being lost from record.

The Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Arabian and the Byerly Turk from the 18th Century were to become the progenerators of the British Thoroughbred stock. Weatherby's Stud Book began in 1791 based on these three Arabians. Prior to this, the Jockey Club was founded in 1752.

By 1885 the speedy Thoroughbred had evolved to be so fast that the Purebred Arabian was no longer a match for it even when given a large allowance. So the racing of this smaller breed on official tracks was stopped. It was not until 1978 that they were returned to the tracks once more. A few racing enthusiasts from the Arab Horse Society, led by Ann Unwin, gained permission from the Jockey Club to organise Amateur flat races. Since then, for the past 22 seasons, the sport has flourished under Jockey Club Rules, on official courses and has grown to be the most active of its kind in Europe.


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