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From: D2MG@SDSUMUS (Kurt Evans)
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Subject: Quiet Times, Michael Card
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Date: 16 Jan 90 19:45:58 GMT
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In-Reply-To:  In reply to your message of MON 15 JAN 1990 09:40:00 CST

Julie,

     I recommend *The Victory Bible Reading Plan* (Copyright 1984,
Omega Ministries) for use in quiet times.  James McKeever wrote this
plan to read the Bible in one year.  In it:

  1.  You read a chapter of Psalms or Proverbs each day.

  2.  You read the gospels twice.

  3.  You read the Old Testament in chronological sequence.

     Quiet times are most effective *for me* right after I roll out
of bed, but you should experiment to find what works best for you.

     As far as music goes, I'd like to plug the new album by DeGarmo
& Key called *The Pledge* (He died for me; I'll live for Him).  This
group has always had awesome lyrics, but the quality of their music
(in my opinion) formerly left something to be desired.  In this release,
however, there was a dramatic improvement, and D&K has joined Petra,
Stryper, and White Heart on my personal list of Christian artists who've
reached the production quality of secular music.  Here's a song for you
to guage them by, "Hand in Hand."

     When you look out of your window late at night,
     Whisper a prayer for the friends you made in life.
     Do you remember the ones who helped you make it through?
     Are you ready to lend a hand when others need you, too?

       Hand in hand, we walk together.
       Hand in hand, we'll serve the Lord forever,
       Hand in hand.

     Our only treasure that won't rust or fade
     Are friendships that stand on love given away.
     So love one another, and love the Lord with all your heart,
     'Cause that's the way that friendships last
                               and the place that we should start.

                                       In Jesus' love,
                                       Kurt