Net Miles Of Smiles

Luke 15:10
‘Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.’

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Paul fumbled with his keys outside his apartment. When he tried the lock, the door swung inward. Cautiously, he entered. As he switched on the light a dozen of his friends and neighbors jumped out, shouting, ‘Surprise!’ They had come out to offer a congratulations party for the sixty pounds Paul had been able to lose. It was such a wonderful moment. Paul had felt joyful about what he had done for some time, but it was something special to

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Comments (0) Oct 16 2008

Psalms 126:6
He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.

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The groaning was over. The long nights of hunger lay behind. For some strange reason, the diet was getting easier. Finally, Diane’s body had gotten the message that snacks and heavy meals were no more. The cravings and cryings of her stomach subsided. It had been a tough war, but Diane felt she had scored a victory at long last. All the weeping was behind, and she felt a wonderful joy. She knew that plenty of tough times lay ahead, but

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Comments (0) Oct 15 2008

James 1:2
My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.

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Renee really felt good whenever she had the strength to say no to food that was offered to her. Each time she could refuse eating, it made her feel she’d won a moral victory. Mentally, she kept score. It became a game to see how often she could hold out between defeats. In a strange way, it made her diet enjoyable. She felt she was really accomplishing something that was important. By the end of about four months, Renee

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Comments (0) Oct 14 2008

Hebrews 6:10
For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.

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What a great reward! Robin had never looked so good. All her months of dieting paid off royally. It was beautiful to see the expressions on people’s faces when they saw her. She couldn’t wait to go out to show herself off. God had certainly blessed her through the rough time of dieting. There were days when she decided it just wasn’t worth it. Now, she could hardly believe she ever had doubts. Looking in the mirror, she even surprised

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Comments (0) Oct 13 2008

Philippians 2:14-15
Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world.

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Peggy kept looking at her daughter’s trick-or-treat bag. Her daughter had made a grand haul of chocolates and sugary candies. It was all Peg could do to keep her hands off it. A little devil inside kept telling her that her daughter wouldn’t miss a few pieces. Peggy wanted to dive in so badly it hurt. She walked over to the bag and looked in. On its own, her hand moved toward the sweets. She was about to grab a handful when a still small voice stopped her. What had she been trying to teach her daughter about honesty and

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Comments (0) Oct 12 2008

Psalm 37:39
But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble.

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Bob had a terrible dream. Food kept coming at him from every direction. Wherever it touched him, it stuck to him. Before long he couldn’t move. He had trouble breathing. He had trouble seeing. He was hot and slimy. He kept trying to reach out for help, but no help came. He was buried under a mountain of food. As he lay awake thinking of the dream, he realized that it wasn’t far from the truth. He was buried by a mountain of food become

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Comments (0) Oct 11 2008