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Famous chefs do not achieve... -- Deuteronomy 8:1-10 -- Thanksgiving Day - C -- 1995
Famous chefs do not achieve success overnight.
It is the dream of... -- Deuteronomy 8:1-10 -- Thanksgiving Day - C -- 1995
It is the dream of every immigrant that in the new land to which s/he is headed, life will be easier
In 1994 the baseball players... -- Deuteronomy 8:1-10 -- Thanksgiving Day - C -- 1995
In 1994 the baseball players went on strike. But not many fans could sympathize with them.
Visitors to Cape Cod have... -- Deuteronomy 8:1-10 -- Thanksgiving Day - C -- 1995
Visitors to Cape Cod have the opportunity to visit Plymouth Rock where the Pilgrims landed December
There was a prudent man... -- Deuteronomy 8:1-10 -- Thanksgiving Day - B -- 1994
There was a prudent man who brushed his teeth twice a day, wore boots in wet weather, did his daily
I worked for Mr. Herbert... -- Deuteronomy 8:1-10 -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - B -- 1994
I worked for Mr. Herbert Orchard all of one summer, having been sent there by my (wise?) parents.
A drill sergeant has to... -- Deuteronomy 8:1-10 -- Thanksgiving Day - B -- 1994
A drill sergeant has to take a group of very different people and mold them into a unit that can act
This entire commandment that I... -- Deuteronomy 8:1-10 -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - B -- 1994
"This entire commandment that I command you today you must diligently observe ..."
The country parson was asked... -- Deuteronomy 8:1-10 -- Thanksgiving Day - B -- 1994
The country parson was asked to visit a parishioner on his farm.
I have always wondered how... -- Deuteronomy 8:1-10 -- Thanksgiving Day - B -- 1994
I have always wondered how and why.
A balance of love and... -- Deuteronomy 8:1-10 -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - B -- 1991
A balance of love and discipline is a tough ministry for any parent to do for their children.
Verse one states that we... -- Deuteronomy 8:1-10 -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - B -- 1991
Verse one states that we should be faithful, not to serve God, but that we may live and have a popul
Abraham Lincoln invited a guest... -- Deuteronomy 8:1-10 -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - B -- 1991
Abraham Lincoln invited a guest to his house one day.
At Heathrow Airport, the transatlantic... -- Deuteronomy 8:1-10 -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - B -- 1991
At Heathrow Airport, the transatlantic plane for New York was standing on the runway where emergency
When we were very young... -- Deuteronomy 8:1-10 -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - B
When we were very young, we probably obeyed the discipline of our parents because we feared the puni
My niece wants to be... -- Deuteronomy 8:1-10 -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - B
My niece wants to be a dancer. At least, she thinks she wants to be a dancer.
This text places a strong... -- Deuteronomy 8:1-10 -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - B
This text places a strong emphasis upon remembering.
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