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Date Posted: 20:36:58 01/21/03 Tue
Author: Cheri
Subject: Tuesday's horse fact..
In reply to: Cheri 's message, "A New Week. Daily Inspirations and Horse Facts.." on 16:08:02 01/20/03 Mon




Description of the Miniature Donkey..



Miniature donkeys are native to the Mediterranean Islands of Sicily and Sardinia, and have been in the U.S. since the 1920s. They are by nature people loving, affectionate, and intelligent with an I.Q. only SLIGHTLY lower than their owners! The average life span is 30 years. The males are called jacks, the females are jennies or jennets, and the babies are referred to as foals. Height cannot exceed 36". Most weigh between 200 and 350 lbs. at maturity. Their small size and carefree nature make them easy to handle for both children and adults.


The gestation period is 11.5 to 13 months insuring a prospective breeder a more stable market due to limited numbers. The investment potential is very attractive, assuming you can part with them. Gray-dun is the predominate color, but miniatures can be found in black, brown, spotted, and sorrel. Legend says that the shadow of the Cross of Jesus fell across the donkey's back while at the Crucifixion which explains the characteristic "cross" you see on the back and shoulders of the donkey.

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[> Wednesday's inspiration.. -- Cheri, 21:11:11 01/22/03 Wed



LIGHT IN THE TUNNEL

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Psalm 119:97-108 (NRSV)

Oh, how I love your law!
It is my meditation all day long.
      Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is always with me.
      I have more understanding than all my teachers, for your decrees are my meditation.
      I understand more than the aged,
for I keep your precepts.
      I hold back my feet from every evil way, in order to keep your word.
      I do not turn away from your ordinances, for you have taught me.
      How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!
      Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way.
Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.
      I have sworn an oath and confirmed it,
to observe your righteous ordinances.
      I am severely afflicted;
give me life, O LORD, according to your word.   Accept my offerings of praise, O LORD,
and teach me your ordinances.

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Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

- John 8:12 (NIV)

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ONE summer, my husband and I were enjoying a pleasant bicycle trip, and I was looking forward to the adventure of biking through an old railroad tunnel. I discovered when we were in the middle of the tunnel that it was intensely dark and eerily quiet. The walls were damp and musty, the ceiling dripped, and water splashed up from puddles. Unable to see where I was going, I became frightened and considered going back. My husband urged me forward, and I followed his lead. At the end, I was glad I did. The views on the other side were breathtaking.

The light at the end of the tunnel didn't look far away until I was in the deep, dark middle; then it seemed so far I couldn't reach it. My husband's loving encouragement guided me through the blackness that enveloped us.

The same is true of life. Often when we are in the middle of a challenge, we can become overwhelmed or frightened. We may want to escape, turn back, quit and forget about it. Yet if we will listen for Jesus' voice and follow his lead, he will guide us through the dark and difficult places.


Prayer: O God, thank you for going before us and walking beside us.
Grant us your peace when we experience frightening times. Amen.


THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:
Jesus' light is our guide in life.

-- Elizabeth Baran (Pennsylvania, U.S.A.)

PRAYER FOCUS: Those facing a challenge

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