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More than I can handle

It seems all of us have had someone say something that has made a lasting impact on our lives.   It may have been a parent, a teacher, pastor, friend, a line in a movie, or something overheard from a total stranger. This week’s blog topic is “A not-so-well-known Bible verse that impacted you.”   For me, there are several.   One is Ecclesiastes 9:4 "Anyone who is among the living has hope—even a live dog is better off than a dead lion!" Then there is Ephesians 4:29 – "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen." Ouch.   Not as touchy-feely as the live dog.   If you can’t say something nice … And of course, a favorite of many people: "God will never give you more than you handle." (Hold on … I’m still looking for the chapter/verse reference on this one …) You know what?   That’s not in the ...