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have been married. I never knew quite how to deal with that question, until now.
• "No, my dear," I said parsing my words very carefully, "this is Medical Chocolate." I presented it to her with the biggest smile I could slap on my face.
• Before she could respond to that presentation, I began explaining to her all of the medical and health benefits to chocolate. I quoted the doctor who claimed chocolate had some mysterious and wonderful medicinal properties unnoticed before now.
• It is hard to argue with a doctor even one on TV. Before she could respond, I presented her with a piece of this ravishingly delicious dark chocolate.
• I was rather proud of myself and I was reminded of what old King Solomon said in the Old Testament. "Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?" (Ecclesiastes 8:4).
• Not every word is good and trustworthy; but every word of God can be trusted and has the power to lift me up into the heavens and delightful worship and praise.
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• Rev. James L. Snyder is pastor of the Family of God Fellowship, PO Box 831313, Ocala, FL 34483. He lives with his wife, Martha, in Silver Springs Shores. Call him at 1-866-552-2543 or e-mail jamessnyder2@att.net. His web site is www.jamessnyderministries.com.

• Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Kristi Noem (SD-AL) presented Audra Garrigan, an appointee to both the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis and the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, with a Challenge Coin to recognize her academic achievements and commitment to military service.  Garrigan is one of nine South Dakota students to be appointed to military service academies this year that were nominated by Rep. Noem.  Each will receive a certificate and Challenge Coin from the Congresswoman.
• "These students represent the best South Dakota has to offer," said Noem.  "Each have displayed integrity, grit, determination and intelligence, qualities necessary for service in the United States military.  I'm proud to represent these students and hope they will take full advantage of the opportunity laid before them.  I look forward to seeing all these students will accomplish and am deeply grateful for their commitment to our nation and our military."
• As a Member of Congress, Rep. Noem has the privilege of nominating a limited

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