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The Only Way to a New Start

I tore down the ratty, marked-up calendar and replaced it with a fresh clean one for 2009. Just like everyone else in America, I celebrated the end of 2008 last night and welcomed in a brand new year filled with fresh hopes and new resolutions. The financial sector is ready for a new year and so are the politicians. Dieters and smokers embrace the New Year as an opportunity to knock those bad habits, certain that THIS time around they’ll do a better job of sticking to their resolutions.

You can read the rest of my devotion at the Internet Cafe. I'm excited to share the first cup of coffee in 2009 with you! :)


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NAVAL LANGA said…
HAPPY NEW YEAR
MAY THE GOD BLESS YOU FOR THE HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS YOU WISH
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I have read some of your posts. I would revisit, as I liked your writings.

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January 1, 2009 at 1:20 PM
Lori Stilger said…
Hi, Heather. I LOVE your devotion contribution today - it's SO right on. Thank you for sharing it! I was wondering if I could post it on my blog - I don't get much traffic, but... :) - and give you credit, link back, etc???????
Happy New Year. :D BE BLESSED!!!!!!!
January 2, 2009 at 8:55 AM
Unknown said…
Heather

I so much appreciate your words today and the devotional that you had us jump too. I am sorry to say that this is the first REAL visit I have taken to your blog page...shame on me because I was very blessed to read it and promptly added it to my favorites. I am very blessed to have a friend like you, who is so focused on Jesus and His character. We are headed to Green Bay for Distrcits and then Rob is off to FL...his grandfather passed away Dec. 31. Pray for him as he brings God's Word to his family. They have asked him to do the memorial service.

Love,
Shirley
January 2, 2009 at 9:25 AM
Anonymous said…
Shaloom madame Heather.

With new year, new spirit and new hope in Yesus name, I came to you and shake your hands (see by imaginary)become my friend. I like your blog, madame Heather. Keep on writings.
Warm regards, from Jakarta, Indonesia.
January 6, 2009 at 1:53 AM
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