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And thanks again for coming out. I'd like to start with something funny each week.

And I heard about this scientist that said to God, we've decided that

we no longer need you. We can clone people. We can transplant hearts and do all kinds of things

once considered miraculous. And God said, fine, but to see that you really don't need me, let's have a

man-making contest. The only rule is you Let's have a man-making contest.

The only rule is you have to make a man out of dirt.

The scientist agreed, and he reached down quickly to get a handful of dirt.

God said, not so fast.

Go get your own dirt.

All right.

Hold up your Bible.

Say it like you mean it. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught the word of God. I boldly confess my mind is alert. My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. In Jesus name. God bless you.

I want to talk to you today about learning to encourage yourself. One of the battles that we all have to fight is the battle with discouragement.

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