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Date Posted: 15:37:29 01/13/03 Mon
Author: Cheri
Subject: Monday's horse fact..
In reply to: Cheri 's message, "A New Week. Daily Inspirations and Horse Facts.." on 15:24:33 01/13/03 Mon



The Lipizzan..



PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS..



Lipizzans are genetically a type of grey. Born dark, black-brown, brown, or mouse-grey, Lipizzans gradually lighten until the white coat for which they are noted is produced somewhere between the ages of 6 and 10. The white hair coat has become dominant in the breed, and only now and then is a black or brown adult produced.


As late as two hundred years ago, black, browns, chestnuts, duns, piebalds, and skewbalds were found in the adult herd. Noted for his sturdy body and proud carriage, the Lipizzan's head is remarkable for its large appealing eyes and small alert ears. The body presents a picture of strength with a crested neck, powerful shoulders, muscular hind quarters, and strong legs with well-defined tendons and joints. Not an exceedingly tall horse, the Lipizzan averages between 14.2 to 15.2 hands.


Tomorrows fact .. SPANISH RIDING SCHOOL

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[> Tuesday's inspiration.. -- Cheri, 16:22:29 01/14/03 Tue



FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN

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Psalm 121 (NRSV)

I lift up my eyes to the hills--
   from where will my help come?
My help comes from the LORD,
   who made heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot be moved;
   he who keeps you will not slumber.
He who keeps Israel
   will neither slumber nor sleep.
The LORD is your keeper;
      the LORD is your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day,
      nor the moon by night.
The LORD will keep you from all evil;
        he will keep your life.
The LORD will keep
      your going out and your coming in
   from this time on and forevermore.

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I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O LORD, make me lie down in safety.

- Psalm 4:8 (NRSV)

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AFTER serving in India for 35 years, I retired from work as a missionary. Recently I spent several days in the infirmary in preparation for a series of medical tests. When I went to bed the first night, I could not fall asleep. I was in an unfamiliar room; my thoughts were full of the procedures I would undergo. I worried that the tests might reveal something serious.

Lying there in the darkness, I suddenly noticed a red spot near the towel rack in the room. I was not drowsy, and I decided to investigate. When I reached the place, I found a nightlight and these words visible in the faintness of its red glow:

"I can do all things through him who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13).

These words became a clear and strong message of support to my heart. I realized I was not entering this series of tests alone. Jesus was accompanying me through all the procedures and also would stand by me in the outcomes.

I returned to bed and slipped into a restful sleep. Jesus is always ready to give us strength for whatever we face and to forgive us when we fail to trust.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, Son of God, help us to trust you in the good and
the bad times in our lives. Because of your presence we are able to live our days without fear. Amen.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Christ offers us strength for whatever tests we face each day.

-- Evelyn M. Strader (North Carolina, U.S.A.)

PRAYER FOCUS: Missionaries
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