My trust in God flows out of the experience of his loving me, day in and day out, whether the day is stormy or fair, whether I'm sick or in good health, whether I'm in a state of grace or disgrace. He comes to me where I live and loves me as I am.
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BRENNAN BROWN It was exciting. I know the girls have worked extraordinarily hard this year and I knew that they wo... BRENNAN BROWN It came down to who is going to play the big points better. Our girls found a way to elevate their p... BRENNAN BROWN There will be a number of teams that will bring very good competition, BRENNAN BROWN I am encouraged, ... We had an excellent tournament. We still have a lot of work to do, but there ar... BRENNAN BROWN I haven't slept much in the past few days because I think we are all pretty excited to get out there... BRENNAN BROWN It was a lot of fun. There were a number of top ranked teams there. BRENNAN BROWN Marlon Leone has been a rock. He has improved greatly from a year ago. He is our best player and our... BRENNAN BROWN Our No.1 doubles team is a team all our other doubles teams look up to. They are playing at a very h... BRENNAN BROWN If Brian Bilbray had an ounce of integrity, he would call for this ad to be taken off the air. What ... BRENNAN BILBERRY People understand the disgusting length this organization will sink to, to attack a woman who has de... BRENNAN BILBERRY People all across the country realize this is going to be a hard-fought and very close election. Gov... BRENNAN BILBERRY We certainly want to make sure that we have a complete profile, so we know who our opponents are. Bu... BRENNAN BILBERRY It's more confirmation that Francine is running against a group of career politicians and millionair... BRENNAN BILBERRY I'd say we're right around 40 players. We got a good response, and hope to have a big announcement i... BOB BRENNAN A neighbor called them and told them their house was on fire. BOB BRENNAN One of the things I'll ask for in the future is that we have a deeper (contact) tree on the next of ... BOB BRENNAN No farmers can buy here anymore. And I don't know how young people can buy a piece of land and build... BOB BRENNAN It's horrible -- the worst fears ... something we can't control. BOB BRENNAN [But all the elaborate measures could not prevent the explosion.] It's horrible -- the worst fears .... BOB BRENNAN You have to use your mind instead of gears. BOB BRENNAN This program will allow all our customers, including our low-income customers, to enjoy the benefits... BOB BRENNAN A few of those wagons, if I had a place to move them to I would, but if I start saving stuff I'd hav... BOB BRENNAN A blind man sees not with his eyes, but with his heart. A deaf man hears with his soul and mind, not... BRENNAN MASTOUS Punishing desecration of the flag dilutes the very freedom that makes this emblem so revered. WILLIAM BRENNAN At one point in the 'Onyx Court' series, I think during 'In Ashes Lie', I suggested ... MARIE BRENNAN I think if you write for long enough, you eventually have a problem with everything, because you sta... MARIE BRENNAN You get a great perspective on the way the U.S. is perceived in other countries. I think everyone sh... CHRIS BRENNAN Foster also reflects the frustrations which so many colleges feel about the structures imposed on th... JOHN BRENNAN Anyone who might assert that our numbers were intentionally skewed is mistaken. JOHN BRENNAN We don't know the cause of death, but there was a knocked-over propane lantern in the tent, which wa... DAVE BRENNAN We needed reassurance. I needed reassurance. JACK BRENNAN We were so close in some of those games that we easily could have been 17-3 at the end of the season... JOE BRENNAN It was very similar to the game we had last week. We got a big lead and they came back hard. They're... JOE BRENNAN They're a good team, a scrappy team. They always find a way to get back in games. Their hustle and s... JOE BRENNAN We talked about it before the game. If we could come out and shoot the ball well, that's a real key ... JOE BRENNAN Someone might want to buy a special bottle to commemorate an occasion. Or someone might want to roll... TED BRENNAN We're looking forward to another good season. BARBARA BRENNAN We've talked about it, BARBARA BRENNAN We had six, lost three, then gained three, and have six again. We have a nice group. Annmarie, Kathy... BARBARA BRENNAN He's always been a good shooter. Nobody knew about him and I'm sure these guys didn't. I knew they w... RICH BRENNAN I had rather face wild beasts and diseases than the perils of civilization." There is a proverb... MARIE BRENNAN We were excited to go to Nashville because it came down to Nashville or San Francisco and either pla... BRENNAN SCHMIDT That facility is in dire need of some cosmetic and functional upgrades. KEN BRENNAN My Aunt Ella and my mom have informed me that we are going to rebuild. And because they are the matr... BRAD BRENNAN We're trying to get the investigation wrapped up. Obviously, it's a horrible and tragic situation fo... DAVE BRENNAN confirms our belief that the rangers' actions were justified. DAVE BRENNAN It reminds me of that dog that's always gnawing at you. They chase the postman. SEAN BRENNAN It's a reality. This team runs the ball very well, and they have the right personnel for the system ... BRENNAN SCHMIDT I haven't yet heard of a hookah lounge opening and going out of business. BRENNAN APPEL It's at its largest demand ever in this country. I don't think it's going away any time soon. There'... BRENNAN APPEL