It often happens in the Christian life, that after the blessing comes the battle. (redeeminggod.com)
In coming battles over spending, taxes and other issues in the budget, lawmakers» top priority should be to face the «challenges» DiNapoli cites, fill in the holes — and come clean publicly about it all. (nypost.com)
Then comes a battle that lasts about 60 minutes, followed by Bilbo's twinkly return to the Shire and a wink - wink hint of further adventures. (charlotteobserver.com)