We Are Jesus’ Hands and Feet
March 31, 2009 by Ruth
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A Devotional for Kids!
Emily and Evan, twelve year old twins, were homeless. During the cold winter months they lived in the drop in centre for weeks at a time. On warm summer nights they slept in the back seat of their car while their single mom slept in the front. The few toys and belongings they had were stuffed in the trunk.
At school their teachers were kind to them but their classmates were less kind. They stared at Emily and Evan and whispered unkind things behind their backs.
Photo by techadmiin05There was one girl, Sarah, who was very nice to them. She told them every day that Jesus loved them and would take care of them. Her parents were wealthy so Sarah was well dressed and had all the new technologies – an iPod, a cell phone and even a credit card. At night, before she went to bed, Sarah prayed that God would provide a home and the provisions of life for Emily and Evan.
Did you discover what is wrong with this scenario?
If we are praying for God to bless that needy preteen in our class or neighborhood and not doing anything about it then we are obstructing God’s help as much as Sarah was.
God is pleased that we notice and care about the needy. We can pray for them all we want but if we don’t do anything ourselves to help them then our prayers don’t mean anything. We are Jesus’ hands and His feet. He uses people to help each other. If we have all the amenities of life God expects us to share them with those who don’t.
In today’s reading in Luke, Jesus healed the sick and taught the multitudes about God until late in the day. The disciples urged Him to send the people away so they could buy food. But Jesus said they should give them something to eat. All the food they could find among the group was five loaves and two fish. They gave it all to Jesus. After Jesus blessed it and had the disciples distribute it everyone had enough to eat. They still had twelve baskets of leftovers.
Just like the person who gave his lunch to Jesus we don’t have to worry we won’t have enough if we give some stuff away.
“For if you give, you will get! Your gift will return to you in full and overflowing measure, pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, and running over. Whatever measure you use to give – large or small – will be used to measure what is given back to you.” Luke 6:38 [The Living Bible]
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I want to walk with you spiritually this year, inviting you to read the Bible through from cover to cover; from Genesis 1 all the way to Revelation 22:21. If that sounds too difficult for you and your kids, you can join in again after you have taken a break or join us for the days you’re up to it. I promise that you will understand the Bible in a much deeper way if you read it through from cover to cover in a year’s time.
Accept my challenge to read the Bible through in one year chronologically, including the Old and the New Testament.
Today read:
Deuteronomy 16:1-17:20
Luke 9:7-27
Psalm 72:1-20
Proverbs 12:8-9
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Can Mustard Trees Bear Tomatoes?
March 30, 2009 by Ruth
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Maybe like me you have had a gardening experience where you presumably sowed a certain vegetable seed but it came up as something entirely different. You were looking forward to a hill of cucumbers but ended up with a hundred zucchini. We reap what we sow even if the seed isn’t what we intended it to be.
A well known Bible teacher and speaker lately shared how one of his friends had received a faith seed from a TV evangelist in return for a donation. The friend valued the seed. The evangelist promised it was a mustard seed from Israel. The man carefully planted the seed in just the right spot in the garden and tended it lovingly. He was looking forward to the birds nesting in the mustard tree as it matured. The seed sprouted and grew into a healthy big plant. That summer he had all the tomatoes he could use.
We reap what we sow spiritually also. It is usually harder to discern what the fruit will look like at the end. But if we walk the path God directs us in the fruit will be to our liking and to His.
“Godly men are growing a tree that bears life-giving fruit, and all who win souls are wise. Even the godly shall be rewarded here on earth; how much more the wicked!” Proverbs 11: 30 and 31
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I want to walk with you spiritually this year, inviting you to read the Bible through from cover to cover; from Genesis 1 all the way to Revelation 22:21. If that sounds too difficult for you and your kids, you can join in again after you have taken a break or join us for the days you’re up to it. I promise that you will understand the Bible in a much deeper way if you read it through from cover to cover in a year’s time.
Accept my challenge to read the Bible through in one year chronologically, including the Old and the New Testament.
Today read:
Deuteronomy 13:1-15:23
Luke 8:40-9:6
Psalm 71:1-24
Proverbs 12:5-7
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Jesus Understands Why We Sin
March 29, 2009 by Ruth
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A Devotional for Kids!
I have watched and wondered at the supernatural antics of Superman and Spiderman with my grandkids. I thrill at their quick movements swooping through the skies rescuing someone in danger at just the last moment. But the heroic acts of these movie characters are nothing compared to the almighty acts of Jesus.
Jesus is real. He is and was God, God’s Son, even when He was on earth. There He was sleeping in the boat while His disciples worked hard at sailing safely across the lake. Jesus was God but He was also man; He got tired and had to sleep just like we His creation do. I love that about Him. He knows what it feels like to get tired and hungry. He can relate to me.
What I like best is that He knows what it is like to be tempted to sin. He too was tempted. He experienced how hard it is to say no to selfishness at times. He was also tempted to please Himself, to indulge Himself and please people to impress them or make them like Him.
Jesus was a man but He was and is also God. That is why He could sleep when the boat was filling with water. He is omnipotent.
The Bible says,” I know you can do anything, and no one can stop you.” Job 42:2 “O Sovereign Lord! You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power. Nothing is too hard for you.” Jeremiah 32:17 [The Living Bible]
Jesus knows how we feel when we want to sin and He also knows how to overcome temptation, because He did. He never sinned. Because He has been there He can now help us. We have the privilege to ask Him to help us say no to sin.
“This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, since he had the same temptations we do though he never once gave way to them and sinned. So let us come boldly to the very throne of God and stay there to receive his mercy and to find grace to help us in our times of need.” Hebrews 4: 15 and 16 [The Living Bible]
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I want to walk with you spiritually this year, inviting you to read the Bible through from cover to cover; from Genesis 1 all the way to Revelation 22:21. If that sounds too difficult for you and your kids, you can join in again after you have taken a break or join us for the days you’re up to it. I promise that you will understand the Bible in a much deeper way if you read it through from cover to cover in a year’s time.
Accept my challenge to read the Bible through in one year chronologically, including the Old and the New Testament.
Today read:
Deuteronomy 11:1-12:32
Luke 8:22-39
Psalm 70:1-5
Proverbs 12:4
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Accepting God’s Unconditional Love
March 28, 2009 by Ruth
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As a parent I sometimes caught myself withholding my affection from my children. If they displeased me I thought I would get them back on track if I withdrew my love. When I realized I was doing this I recoiled in horror and corrected my mistake by enveloping my kids in unconditional love.
Somewhere in my youthful past I remember learning that God, my heavenly Father, withholds His love from me when I sin. But after studying up on this in the Bible I have learned that the exact opposite is true. He loves us even when we fail Him and does all He can to bring us back in line with Him. Although God promises to bless us if we walk in His ways I have found that in His mercy He even often blesses us inspite of our disobedience.
God’s protection and care and blessing on the Israelites during their rebellion in the wilderness clearly shows God’s unconditional love. God does discipline us and even punishes us when we turn from His path and lets us bear the consequences of our sins. But we can be assured that God never withdraws His love from us.
“For I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can’t and life can’t. The angels won’t, and all the powers of hell itself cannot keep God’s love away. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, or where we are – high above the sky, or in the deepest ocean – nothing will ever be able to separate us from the love of God demonstrated by our Lord Jesus Christ when he died for us.” Romans 8:38 [The Living Bible]
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I want to walk with you spiritually this year, inviting you to read the Bible through from cover to cover; from Genesis 1 all the way to Revelation 22:21. If that sounds too difficult for you and your kids, you can join in again after you have taken a break or join us for the days you’re up to it. I promise that you will understand the Bible in a much deeper way if you read it through from cover to cover in a year’s time.
Accept my challenge to read the Bible through in one year chronologically, including the Old and the New Testament.
Today read:
Deuteronomy 9:1-10:22
Luke 8:4-21
Psalm 69:19-36
Proverbs 12:2-3
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Planting a Spring Garden
March 27, 2009 by Ruth
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A Devotional for Kids!
I love gardening and this time of year I get very itchy hands. I want to start digging up my garden but it’s still covered with a few inches of snow. Snow is gorgeous in winter when you’re skiing or snowboarding but by the end of March I want my backyard to be brown and green instead of white.
When I read the story of the sower today I went out and bought some packets of vegetable seeds, and lots of tiny geranium starter plants. In Calgary you have to start the seeds inside the house or green house in spring or you will never get a harvest before the frost in early fall.
I want you to join me in a gardening experience. Let’s do exactly what the sower in Jesus’ story did. If you live in a cold area like I do you will need a shallow container with soil in it so you can plant your spring garden in the house. Make sure it has holes in the bottom and place a tray like an old cookie sheet under it to catch the drips when you water the seeds.
If you are so fortunate as to live in a warm climate you can plant your seeds outdoors in the garden. I am really struggling with envy at this moment thinking of you working in your garden outside. But living in Calgary is a choice I made for other reasons and am actually very happy here.
You can plant whichever seeds you wish but green bean seeds sprout quickly so I will suggest you use those if you wish. In one corner of your little garden plant two bean seeds. Place some rocks in another corner. Plant a couple of seeds on top of the rocks with just a bit of dirt over them.
Jesus talks about thorns. If you can find some thistles, plant one in your garden and place a couple of bean seeds right against its roots. A fast growing weed or grass will work well too instead of thistles. Fill the last corner with rich clean dirt; plant two seeds in it.
Place your spring garden container in the sun. Lightly water it. Pretend to be a bird and pull up the two seeds in the first section; or you can let your cat do the trick for you. Take good care of the other plants watering them when needed and giving them plenty of sunshine. Observe what happens. Compare your results to Jesus’ story.
“‘A farmer went out to his field to sow grain. As he scattered the seed on the ground, some of it fell on a footpath and was trampled on; and the birds came and ate it as it lay exposed. Other seed fell on shallow soil with rock beneath. This seed began to grow, but soon withered and died for lack of moisture. Other seed landed in thistle patches, and the young grain stalks were soon choked out. Still other fell on fertile soil; this seed grew and produced a crop one hundred times as large as he had planted.’
As he was giving this illustration he said, ‘If anyone has listening ears, use them now!’” Luke 8:5to 8 [The Living Bible]
Jesus compares seed in a garden to the truths we hear about God. Sometimes we don’t think about God’s Word when we hear it or we don’t understand it and it has no effect on us. Then God’s truths are like the beans that get torn out of the ground.
Maybe we don’t want to hear what God is telling us at the moment and we close our mind and our heart to him. God’s seed can’t take hold in our heart just like seeds can’t grow on a rock. There is no soil for the root to take hold.
If we are too busy to care about what God wants to tell us or are always thinking about other stuff that is more important to us we are like the corner of the garden with thistles. God’s Word can’t grow in our minds and hearts.
The soil God is looking for is good, soft, rich soil. We love God and want to hear what He has to say to us and then obey Him.
Sometimes we let our hearts be good soil and other times we may let our hearts be unfruitful where His truths can’t take hold and grow. If we let Him, God will give us understanding when we hear what He has to say and He will help us obey Him.
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I want to walk with you spiritually this year, inviting you to read the Bible through from cover to cover; from Genesis 1 all the way to Revelation 22:21. If that sounds too difficult for you and your kids, you can join in again after you have taken a break or join us for the days you’re up to it. I promise that you will understand the Bible in a much deeper way if you read it through from cover to cover in a year’s time.
Accept my challenge to read the Bible through in one year chronologically, including the Old and the New Testament.
Today read:
Deuteronomy 7:1-8:20
Luke 7:36-8:3
Psalm 69:1-18
Proverbs 12:1
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An Altar of Stones on My Book Shelf
March 26, 2009 by Ruth
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I have often wanted to make a pile of stones in my backyard as the Israelites did when God lead them through a miraculous event. But we have been a moving family so the stones would not be there to remind us of God’s blessings years down the road. I had to find an alternative.
One of the ways I commemorate God’s help in my life and the many answers to prayer is writing in my spiritual diary. That is something you can also do with your kids. You may want to keep a journal with them or encourage them and help them to keep their own journal. They don’t have to write in it everyday but keeping track of the low spiritual times and the high spiritual times will be a real encouragement to them. When they encounter a spiritual low they can go back and read how God has helped them before and be confident He will help them again.
Moses admonished the Israelites to remember how God lead them miraculously through the wilderness into Canaan, their promised land. He also reminded them to teach their children so they too would know how faithful He had been.
“But watch out! Be very careful never to forget what you have seen God doing for you. May his miracles have a deep and permanent effect upon your lives! Tell your children and your grandchildren about the glorious miracles he did.” Deuteronomy 4:9 [The Living Bible]
God reminds us often in the Bible to teach our children of Him. One of my passions is to help parents teach their kids about God making Him real to them. You can subscribe to my helpful emails at http://www.ruthwillms.com/foreverfriend.html to learn tips on teaching your kids. I also have eBooks available at http://www.ruthwillms.com/shop.html to make Bible lessons interesting and relevant to kids.
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I want to walk with you spiritually this year, inviting you to read the Bible through from cover to cover; from Genesis 1 all the way to Revelation 22:21. If that sounds too difficult for you and your kids, you can join in again after you have taken a break or join us for the days you’re up to it. I promise that you will understand the Bible in a much deeper way if you read it through from cover to cover in a year’s time.
Accept my challenge to read the Bible through in one year chronologically, including the Old and the New Testament.
Today read:
Deuteronomy 4:1-49
Luke 6:39-7:10
Psalm 68:1-18
Proverbs 11:28
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Pursuing God’s Nudging
March 12, 2009 by Ruth
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A phone call Saturday night alerted me to God’s nudging. I almost put it down to my feelings and pushed it aside. God gave me some more clues and I was finally convinced to act on them.
A few nights ago my mother-in-law was ill, called 911, was admitted to emergency, checked over and sent home. The next morning I drove two and a half hours to be with her for a day and just check things out. She was very tired but otherwise seemed fine. I went home the next day.
The next night my aunt called and said I better call my mother-in-law and question her. She had just spoken with her on the phone and things didn’t seem right. My aunt was often over concerned about things so I wanted to let it go. But something, which I thought was a feeling but now I know it was God nudging me, told me I better check this out. I called my son who lives in the area and had him go over to visit her. In a few minutes he called back to say I that I better come quickly.
Ed and I packed our bags and were on our way. Again when we arrived there late at night we weren’t sure how to handle the situation. We didn’t want to seem over cautious but called the paramedics, questioned them and they came over. Her vital signs were good but she looked very sick and she was just exhausted. We convinced the paramedics to take her to the hospital. All the time Ed and I were second guessing our actions.
But when we met her at emergency we had our answer. I’m sure God was doing that nudging in our minds pushing us on from one step to the next. My mother-in-law had had a silent heart attack. She received the help she needed. I’m glad we listened to God.
believe. love. hope.
My incidence reminds me of Jesus disciples’ obedience. Jesus was making preparations to eat the Passover supper with His disciples. He told them they would see a man coming towards them carrying a pot of water. They were to follow him. At the house he entered they were to ask the man in charge to show them the room where they were to have the Passover.
“So the two disciples went on ahead into the city and found everything as Jesus had said and prepared the Passover.” Mark 14:16 [The Living Bible]
It all seems vague to me. But the disciples acted on Jesus’ directions. During their time with Him they had found Him trustworthy. So will we when we obey and so did I.
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I want to walk with you spiritually this year, inviting you to read the Bible through from cover to cover; from Genesis 1 all the way to Revelation 22:21. If that sounds too difficult for you and your kids, you can join in again after you have taken a break or join us for the days you’re up to it. I promise that you will understand the Bible in a much deeper way if you read it through from cover to cover in a year’s time.
Accept my challenge to read the Bible through in one year chronologically, including the Old and the New Testament.
Today read:
Numbers 16:41-18:32
Mark 16:1-20
Psalm 55:1-23
Proverbs 11:7
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What Does God Say When We Complain About Math?
March 8, 2009 by Ruth
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A Devotional for Kids!
If you have ever complained about math I have important news for you. Scientists have just discovered that math can keep you healthy.
When I was in elementary and high school I loved math. I loved the challenge of figuring it out. But a lot of my classmates hated it, especially girls. (I hated other subjects, like history.) How about you? Do you struggle with math and think it is useless? Maybe you think you will never use it after school? It’s true that some of us will never use all of it but it will definitely benefit you no matter which career you choose.
Photo by “the mad LOLscientist”
Researchers have done a study recently which proved that combining math and medicine could help cure cancer. They discovered that patients with a certain type of leukemia may be cured of it with a timed cancer vaccine. The timing is based on each patient’s individual immune response. The scientists combine biological date with a mathematical model to find a customized treatment plan for each patient. This fact makes me very thankful for math. And I have become thankful for history too.
Complaining or whining really has no benefit in our life although we all do it at times. Did you know that God calls whining a sin? Murmuring or whining shows that we are ungrateful or bitter.
It isn’t wrong to make a complaint if something is wrong and needs to be fixed or changed. If your bus driver constantly picks you up late and doesn’t get you to school on time a complaint is in order.
There are always times when things go wrong in our lives. The teacher may throw a pop quiz at you for which you’re not prepared. Your friend may disappoint you and not be there for you when you need her. Dad may be late in picking you up and you miss soccer practice. Things happen. Keep your eyes on God’s perspective and find a way to make things better next time.
If we get into a mood of complaining we start to whine and to pout; we become bitter people who don’t appreciate the good things in life. We focus on the negative and become negative people. Complaining even leads to disobedience because we lose faith in God.
That’s just what the Israelites did in the wilderness. They were tired of eating manna. They wanted to go back to Egypt, to their days of slavery and eat meat. They were grumbling against God. He sent them meat in the form of flocks of quail. They had their fill but they also bore the consequence of their whining. God allowed many of them to die from a great plague.
“In everything you do, stay away from complaining and arguing, so that no one can speak a word of blame against you.” Philippians 2:14 and 15 [The Living Bible] God wants us to be a light to others giving them hope in Jesus and His Word.
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I want to walk with you spiritually this year, inviting you to read the Bible through from cover to cover; from Genesis 1 all the way to Revelation 22:21. If that sounds too difficult for you and your kids, you can join in again after you have taken a break or join us for the days you’re up to it. I promise that you will understand the Bible in a much deeper way if you read it through from cover to cover in a year’s time.
Accept my challenge to read the Bible through in one year chronologically, including the Old and the New Testament.
Today read:
Numbers 10:1-11:23
Mark 14:1-21
Psalm 51:1-19
Proverbs 10:31-32
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When People Hear God Speak Audibly
March 7, 2009 by Ruth
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When I have been in a quandary and just didn’t know which way to choose I really, really wished God would just speak to me audibly as He did to Moses. Have you ever felt that way?
When the Israelites had a question of God they asked Moses. He said, “Stand still, that I may hear what the Lord will command concerning you.” Number 9:8[NKJV] I can’t imagine the intimate relationship Moses had with God.
I know God does speak audibly to people also today. I hear of many around the world that experience hearing His voice and I have some close friends that have heard His voice once or twice as I have.
So why is it that God doesn’t always or at least frequently speak out loud to us? It’s when we search the Bible for God’s answer that we come close to Him and He can mold us into His image as we yield to Him. I believe it would make me lazy in my relationship with Him if I didn’t have to search Him out. I probably want the blessing of God’s closeness more that I want the responsibility. I might only seek Him out when I really wanted to know something. I wouldn’t spend time with Him everyday drawing near to Him. God says He wants our love. He craves our worship.
“And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.” Mark 12: 30 [NKJV]
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I want to walk with you spiritually this year, inviting you to read the Bible through from cover to cover; from Genesis 1 all the way to Revelation 22:21. If that sounds too difficult for you and your kids, you can join in again after you have taken a break or join us for the days you’re up to it. I promise that you will understand the Bible in a much deeper way if you read it through from cover to cover in a year’s time.
Accept my challenge to read the Bible through in one year chronologically, including the Old and the New Testament.
Today read:
Numbers 8:1-9:23
Mark 13:14-37
Psalm 50:1-23
Proverbs 10:29-30
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Kids Can Give a Special Blessing Too
March 6, 2009 by Ruth
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A Devotional for Kids!
As a girl I was always jealous that God gave the best blessings to the first born male in the families in Old Testament times. I was glad to discover that Jesus used women in His ministry when He came to earth and blessed them too.
If you are a boy or a girl you can enjoy all of God’s special blessings today. Jesus gave His life on the cross for all peoples on earth, including boys and girls.
This is one of my favorite blessings. My pastor uses it every Sunday after the service.
“May the Lord bless and protect you; may the Lord’s face radiate with joy because of you; may he be gracious to you, show you his favor, and give you his peace.” Numbers 6: 24, 25 and 26 [The Living Bible]
There are a lot of books written telling parents how to bless their kids, but as kids you can also bless your parents. The best way is to obey them and honor them.
Here are some practical ways. How about writing a story just for them? Sing for them on a dreary day or on a good day. Play your instrument for them. Clean up the kitchen or the garage without being asked. Give them your best smile and a hug.
I am always impressed how my grandchildren bless their mom on Mother’s Day. They prepare breakfast for their mom and serve it to her in bed. You don’t have to wait until Mother’s Day and you don’t have to serve it in bed. It’s also good to include your dad.
You can make a simple breakfast of juice, cereal, toast and cheese. Fruit and yogurt is a nice combination. If you’re allowed and know how you can top it off with a fresh cup of coffee.
“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20: 35b [The Living Bible]
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I want to walk with you spiritually this year, inviting you to read the Bible through from cover to cover; from Genesis 1 all the way to Revelation 22:21. If that sounds too difficult for you and your kids, you can join in again after you have taken a break or join us for the days you’re up to it. I promise that you will understand the Bible in a much deeper way if you read it through from cover to cover in a year’s time.
Accept my challenge to read the Bible through in one year chronologically, including the Old and the New Testament.
Today read:
Numbers 6:1-7:89
Mark 12:38-13:13
Psalm 49:1-20
Proverbs 10:27-28
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