READ WHAT SOME OF OUR HAPPY READERS HAD TO SAY...

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Dear Creator of Inspire 21...
Thank you for more hope, happiness and laughter in one newsletter than I've had in forty years of reading newspapers. All the effort and endeavour you have put into Inspire 21 is much appreciated as are the charming e-cards you provide.
Best wishes and thanks again for everything.

Ro Constantin
A fan from the WEald of Kent, in the Garden of England

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I have to start off by saying I LOVED the story, "Breakfast at McDonalds."

I have been getting your e-mail for awhile & I don't always take time to read it. When I checked my e-mail today there it was & I thought I should just unsubscribe from this letter, since I don't really read it. But then I scrolled down through it, just glancing over the contents till I got to Breakfast at McDonalds & I really read it. I have to say I had tears steaming down my face before I was finished. Thank you for printing that story & reminding me all it take is a smile to make someone else feel better. One kind deed or action can change our lives as well as the life of someone else. Smiles & good deeds grow from one to another, If we all would take our turn to help someone everyday.

So, once again, Thank You... and I will not unsubscribe from your letter because, even if I don't read every story ,there may be one that touches my heart. May God bless you in all you do.

Thanks Again,
Karen Brookman

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Me again, the scientist from South America! 
Once again, THANK YOU for your wonderful ezine. I really appreciate it, all the effort you put into it. Sometimes I go back and read some of the previous issues on bad days to pick me up, and it really does wonders for me. One of the particular stories I'm thinking of now, is the one about the dozen rose stems, I found it really inspiring.

Thank you, good luck, and please, don't ever give up the good work you're doing!

Regards -- Stephan Wagenaar

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I enjoyed the beautiful stories you published -- it is so true that we cling to things that are worthless and they blind us from seeing the better things God has in store for us.

Good luck with your book project - The Best of Inspiring Words - Authors Unknown. When you feel the urge to do something that will help and inspire people, you can be sure that God put that desire within you, and God will see that you find ways to make it happen.

All the best. Love, Trixie

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Every time I see the Inspire Ezine in my email, it is the first letter I open. I especially liked the story of the boy striking out in this issue - such a great reminder of how our attitude makes us or breaks us. Your newsletter and inspirational messages are helping to make a positive difference if even in just a small part of someone's day, thank you.

:-) Dana

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Thank you for you bi-weekly ezine... I always look forward to receiving your letter. It is a beautiful and uplifting and the jokes and quotations are wonderful... LOVED THE MOLE JOKE. Please keep up the good work - too much of what comes into our homes is violence and just plain garbage... and it is so great to have a letter come to my e-mail that is written by someone who has values and puts out something that should be welcome in every home... thanks again.

Jane

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I can't begin to tell you how much I value reading your words of wisdom and wit.

The paragraph that impacted on me was the one that asked 'if you were going to die who would you phone?' I couldn't have one person because I would call both of my children to thank them for the incredible joy they have brought to my life.

As I began to think of those I would call, I realized that I wanted to thank them all, not for any 'thing' they had given me, not even for their love, but for the love that grew in me, because they were in my life. I had this amazing opportunity to experience love, and as I've got older that love has just gone on expanding.

What matters is having that joyous feeling of loving someone and knowing that, no matter what, they can never stop that love. It just goes to show that the saying is so true 'It's better to give than to receive.' Thanks again.

Love, light and fun -- Lynn

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You truly are inspired, and inspiring! Your emails seem to always have a message for me. I share this site with so many.
You're such a breath of fresh, clean air! God bless you and keep up the good work!

-- JoAnn

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Thanks for your newsletters... Somehow, at times, they lift me up and give me faith - hope and inspiration to get over the hardships in life.

I'm Robin from Viet Nam... Best wishes.

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I really look forward to you emails and l am proud to be associated with such clean stuff.

My name is Patience from Zimbabwe.

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I just read the latest inspire21 that is in my email. It is probably the best thing - besides the Bible - that I have read in months!!!
Thank you especially for the things pertaining to prayer at the football game. And a special thanks for the whole piece about our founding fathers and nation in it's formation.

I want to go on my knees before God and pray for mercy and a spiritual revolution in this country more today than I have for months - and mainly because of how your articles have moved me. Thanks again. God is faithful and good...

Jean Sargent in Missouri

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Thank you so much for your newsletter. I enjoy it so much.
I admire your stance and share your faith in our Lord. You've contributed greatly -- not just to me, but, I know so many others.

Kathie Larrison

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I just want you to know that I do not read your ezines as soon as they come in, instead I save them away and read them when the time feels right. Not a single time goes by that when I do dig them out of my saves folder and read one I overflow. I live life as high as I can, it is all that keeps me going. But, as you know, it gets tough and that is when I look to your collections to give me strength.

Thank you, Pete... Hans Calkins

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It's wonderful to get your ezine and also use your site to send ecards.
Wonderful ministry. God bless you mightily to make this site still more useful to many.

Thanks and God bless... Sunil Bernard

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Thank you very much for including me among your subscribers.
I really appreciate your personal communication. Though I have no money to donate, I assure you of my prayers. Maybe, once in a while I can also contribute some passages or inspiring stories shared to me by friends.

May God bless your work and continue to inspire you with holy words and desires. May God, too, reward you for your generosity to inspire. God bless your family and all your co-workers.

Sincerely in Jesus Christ,
Sr. Ruth, OSB

>> Just a funny postscript, by the Publisher: I get a lot of comments about my staff, which consists of me, myself and I. It does take a lot of time and work for one person to build a web site with almost 1,000 ecards (that take over 3 hours each to design and load), as well as publish a free bi-weekly ezine... but it's worth it to receive comments like these! -- Pete ;-)

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The process of signing up and receiving the biweekly e-zine is "icing on the cake." So many times I get busy with my children, bills, work, etc. When I log in to check emails, the e-zine is a blessing! It reminds me to take a minute (or two or three), to read an inspiring story, or great applicable quotes.

Some of the only contact I have with friends and family in other states is prompted by me sharing the content in the newsletter. The "ads" in the e-zine are ones that I appreciate because I feel that I can trust them since you referred them. In fact, I just canceled my long distance service to save money, and georgetaylor.biz is an answer to my prayers!

If it ever came to the point that we needed to pay a fee for your newsletter or site access I would definitely sign up! (and I am one of the MOST frugal moms out there)!

God Bless!
M. Fosdick, Orlando, FL

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I personally very much like the interesting things you bring in your newsletter...
Today's 8th Grade Exam from way back goes to show, 8th Grade used to mean a great deal more than it does now days. I know my father only went through the 8th grade and that was very common in his day, but I think he had as good an education and maybe better than many young people today who go much farther with formal education. Keep up the good work, Pete.

Jeanne Kennedy

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Thank you so much for your e-mail containing all that wonderful information.
The story about Tommy is so inspiring and beautiful. Thank you for the work you are doing in helping so many of us to find God.

O. Cardozo

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Hello again! Still enjoying the e-zine and appreciate all your hard work.
Also, I think if you want to put stories or articles in your e-zine of a certain nature which are moving or meaningful to you but which may be politically incorrect and cause a minority to chafe, do so. They have two choices: don't read that particular article or create their own e-zine.

This great land of ours loses some of its greatness when the majority bows down to the minority. In the long run, we all lose. Some visionaries (like parents) can see where we will end up, but are ultimately forced to bite their lips. Others (like children) will only cry. First they cry, "We want it -- NOW!" And then they cry, "It's all your fault. You shouldn't have let me do it."

It is still YOUR e-zine and you should keep true to your vision. You can't please everyone and it's of little use to you, your family and those of us who DO want stories from various points of view to try. Remember the story about the man and his son and the donkey. You can't win in that kind of situation. Keep on keepin' on.

Amie


--- My Reply ---

Wow, Amie...
That was a welcome and very cool note! You're right! I do not want to offend anyone, but I put a lot of effort into creating a stimulating, thought-provoking and rewarding eNewsletter. In fact, I get more comments about this ezine than I do the site and all of its its free ecard content. Most subscribers seem to like it, but I do get those who would rather find fault than compliment anything... Thanks for your uplifting message (I need those sometimes). God bless us all in our endeavors to please Him. -- PETE

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I am replying about the last 2 ezines -- THANK YOU for the printing of the story from the English press - at this time it was appropriate and appreciated. I was very thankful to learn that some are not 'blind" and do speak up publicly --- the 'Edith Easter" story touched my heart and I attempted to forward to others -- thank you for your wonderful faith and time given to touch us all.

-- Gail

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Hello!
Just now subscribed to you site. Great work!!! Great efforts to make the world a bit better every day!!! Congrats... and My best wishes to the team.

Regards -- Navin, India

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I CANNOT EXPRESS HOW MUCH YOUR E-MAIL INSPIRES ME AND MAKES MY DAY. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH... KEEP UP THE WONDERFUL WORK AND GOD BLESS YOU EVERY STEP OF YOUR WAY.

-- TRUDY

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Greetings from Malaysia. I have been receiving your Inspire21 for the past two months and I must tell you that I really enjoy your site SO MUCH! I use to receive many others like of yours but your website is really very interesting. Thank You. May God bless you and your family ever more.

-- Hanah

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Greetings from New Zealand!
I just wanted to THANK YOU again for the "blue skies and green lights" you create at INSPIRE21... you are definitely the RAINBOW in my blue sky! God's Grace is surely upon thee! I continue to send your inspirations daily to family & friends that I long for in South Africa.
Love & peace always,

-- Kree

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