Robert Acosta, President Helping Hands for the Blind (818) 998-0044 www.helpinghands4theblind.org From: dan Thompson [mailto:dthompson5@xxxxxxxxx] Sent: Friday, September 05, 2014 4:28 AM To: dan Thompson Subject: a Compendium of refreshable braille displays, Dan'st tip for Friday September 5 2014 I was going to have an article on sports, leisure, games and camping for the visually impaired today. However, I don't totally have it finished yet. Instead, , I was asked to compile a list of refreshable braille displays. I am sharing this Compendium. Plese excuse if there a few missing. I would greatly appreciate any additions if someone knows of one to be added. The start of each company's offerings is marked with an asterisk. and a roman numeral The contact information for each company is right after the roman numeral that marks it. Braille displays provide access to information on a computer screen by electronically raising and lowering different combinations of pins in braille cells. A braille display can show up to 80 characters from the screen and is refreshable-that is, it changes continuously as the user moves the cursor around on the screen, using either the command keys, cursor routing keys, or Windows and screen reader commands. The braille display sits on the user's desk, often underneath the computer keyboard. The advantages of braille displays over synthetic speech are that it provides direct access to information; allows the user to check format, spacing, and spelling; and is quiet. The price of braille displays range from $3,500 to $15,000, depending on the number of characters displayed. Later models of braille displays offer note-taking and file storage capabilities. Some personal digital assistants (PDAs) may be connected to a computer and used as a braille display or speech synthesizer. Typically, braille displays are available with 40, 70 or 80 characters. A 40-character display is sufficient for most jobs. Examples of jobs that could require a 70- or 80-character display are computer programmer and customer service representative. Here are some questions to ask when purchasing braille displays: How does the display connect to your computer? How well is the display supported by your screen reader? are the buttons and switches on the display comfortable and easy to use? How many braille cells do you need? How does the display feel? Do you prefer braille dots that are "rounded" or "sharper"? Is the display supported and repaired in the United States? How large is the actual display? Does it fit in your work space? A photo of a refreshable braille display can be seen here; http://www.afb.org/info/living-with-vision-loss/for-job-seekers/careerconnec t-virtual-worksites/retail-worksite-for-blind-users/refreshable-braille-disp lay-3652/12345 (Note: Some portable note takers (or PDAs) can be used as a refreshable braille display by a computer user. Although this option may be less costly, these devices are so much smaller that they may not be as effective for the braille reader and the viability of such an option would need to be discussed with the employee.) *I. Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind 1. ALVA BC680 <http://www.afb.org/prodProfile.asp?ProdID=1666&SourceID=43> Compact 80-cell braille display designed to work with a variety of products including PCs, Macintosh, mobile phones and PDAs. Includes Bluetooth and USB connectivity and built-in Windows access utility. The ALVA BC680 is like having two Braille displays in one device. It?s the only 80-cell Braille display that offers simultaneous connectivity with two PCs/Macs. Or you can connect one PC/Mac and a Smartphone for the ultimate in flexibility and usefulness. Order ALVA BC680 from The Chicago Lighthouse Store <http://chicagolighthouse.3dcartstores.com/product.asp?itemid=1051&AffId=1> Price: $8,995.00 Distributed by The Chicago Lighthouse Order from the store at: <http://chicagolighthouse.3dcartstores.com/Alva-BC680-Braille-Display_p_1051 .html> http://chicagolighthouse.3dcartstores.com/Alva-BC680-Braille-Display_p_1051. html *II. VisionCue 1. ALVA USB 640 <http://www.afb.org/prodProfile.asp?ProdID=1665&SourceID=43> Compact 40-cell braille display designed to work with a variety of products including PCs, Macintosh, and Linux. Includes USB connectivity and built-in Windows access utility. Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $2,995 Distributed by VisionCue Distributor Contact at.info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Distributor Telephone (888) 318-2582 or (503) 297-1510 at.info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx *III. Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH 1. Braille Star 40 <http://www.afb.org/prodProfile.asp?ProdID=524&SourceID=43> Portable display that provides a "scratchpad" on which users can jot a few notes independently while connected to-or disconnected from-a computer. Allows users to download data from a computer into the scratchpad, and then disconnect from the computer to read, edit, add to and save the data. Braille Star 40 is an ergonomically optimized Braille display with 40 piezoelectric Braille cells. It is designed for the combination with a laptop. Its integrated note taker function turns Braille Star 40 into a real star. Combined with a keyboard, Braille Star 40 can be used as a stand-alone note taker. Braille Star 40 is extremely compact and equipped with both a serial and USB interface. Optionally, Braille Star is available with Bluetooth? technology for wireless connection. info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $5,590 (USB model) & $5,990 (Bluetooth model) Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH info@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.handytech.com 2. Braille Star 80 <http://www.afb.org/prodProfile.asp?ProdID=794&SourceID=43> Desktop display that provides a "scratchpad" on which users can jot a few notes independently while connected to-or disconnected from-a computer. Allows users to download data from a computer into the scratchpad, and then disconnect from the computer to read, edit, add to and save the data. info@xxxxxxxxxxxx Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $9,990 Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH Brunnenstr. 10 Horb D-72170 , Germany (000) 0 -0000 (Local) info@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.handytech.com 3. Braille Wave <http://www.afb.org/prodProfile.asp?ProdID=57&SourceID=43> 40-character braille display with a built-in notetaker. May be connected to a notebook computer. Software package supplied allows notes to be easily transferred to Microsoft Word on a personal computer. This portable 40-cell refreshable Braille display that can be used either connected to a computer through either a serial cable or Bluetooth(Optional). info@xxxxxxxxxxxx Manufacturer's Suggested Price $5,290; With Bluetooth, $5690 Handy Tech Elektronik GmbH Brunnenstr. 10 Horb D-72170 , Germany (000) 0 -0000 (Local) info@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.handytech.com 4. Easy Braille <http://www.afb.org/prodProfile.asp?ProdID=1215&SourceID=43> 40-cell braille display with USB or optional Bluetooth connection. The braille display is concave, so the user's fingers fall directly on the braille characters. info@xxxxxxxxxxxx Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $3,990 for USB; $4,490 for USB and Bluetooth *IV. Humanware: 1 UPS WAY P.O. BOX 800 CHAMPLAIN, NY 12919 (800) 722-3393 (Local) (888) 871-4828 (Fax) (800) 722-3393 (Toll-Free) info@xxxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.humanware.com 1. Brailliant B 80 <http://www.afb.org/prodProfile.asp?ProdID=777&SourceID=43> Small, light and compact display for use with desktop or laptop computers. Offers both Bluetooth and USB connectivity. Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $7,985 + 30-day money back guarantee 2. Brailliant BI 32 <http://www.afb.org/prodProfile.asp?ProdID=1221&SourceID=43> Small, light and compact display for use with desktop or laptop computers or mobile devices. Offers both Bluetooth and USB connectivity. Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $2,595 in the US + 30-day money back guarantee 3. Brailliant BI 40 Small, light and compact display for use with desktop or laptop computers or mobile devices. Offers both Bluetooth and USB connectivity. Easy Braille40-cell braille display with USB or optional Bluetooth connection. The braille display is concave, so the user's fingers fall directly on the braille characters.info@xxxxxxxxxxxx Price: $2,995 in the US + 30-day money back guarantee leNote Apex 18 4. <http://store.humanware.com/hus/braillenote-apex-qt-32-braille-notetaker.htm l> BrailleNote Apex QT 32 This item qualifies for free shipping $5,495.00 5. <http://store.humanware.com/hus/braillenote-apex-bt-32-braille-notetaker.htm l> BrailleNote Apex BT 32 Braille Notetaker This item qualifies for free shipping $5,495.00 http://store.humanware.com/hus/braillenote-apex-bt-32-braille-notetaker.html Overview Take note. Take charge. Take your success further. HumanWare has been helping people who are blind maximize their digital communications since 2000, when the innovative BrailleNote was first introduced. The BrailleNote family has continually evolved to address the needs of students, professionals and consumers. Today, advanced productivity as well as reading in total comfort are at the heart of all our note taking products. The new BrailleNote Apex BT 32 Braille Notetaker puts success at your fingertips. Whether you are a busy professional or a hardworking student, today's connected, digital world is all yours with the sleek and powerful BrailleNote Apex BT 32 Braille Notetaker. Cutting-edge technology Starting with BrailleNote's acclaimed design, exceptional ergonomics and outstanding reading and writing experience, our designers set out to meet your needs at work, school or home by taking the technology further than ever before: . The thinnest and lightest Braille notetaker anywhere . Powerful KeySoft applications for dynamic real-time communications . NEW Windows CE 6 operating system . Extensive connectivity . Enhanced support for large documents and media files . Plug and play visual display . Convenient user-replaceable battery . Integrated real-time clock maintains time and date for 30 days without battery power Connectivity with global reach The BrailleNote Apex assures that you stay connected wherever you go: . Built-in options are at your fingertips to access Web pages, download e-mails or retrieve files from your wireless or Ethernet network. . Enjoy the convenience of wireless accessories and connectivity to keyboards, a wireless earphone or your mobile phone using the improved Bluetooth manager. . Printers, embossers, hard drives, flash drives and more, it's a snap to connect to one of the three available USB ports. . Keep an updated list of personal contacts and appointments by synchronizing information with your PC. . Use your BrailleNote's keyboard to input Braille or navigate with your computer screen reader using the Braille Terminal Mode. Smart Ergonomics The BrailleNote Apex is designed for maximum comfort during extended reading and writing tasks. . Comfortable full-size Braille keyboard makes all your notetaking quick and easy. . Signature thumb keys make extensive reading a real pleasure with effortless . navigation by line, sentence or paragraph. . Newly designed scroll wheel allows for effortless navigation in menus, documents and e-mail lists. More memory and storage options The BrailleNote Apex puts more power in your hands with 8GB of internal memory and various portable storage options, including support for high-capacity SDHC cards. Sound thinking The BrailleNote Apex offers outstanding stereo sound capabilities for playing back recordings, listening to audio books, interviews, news, your favorite music or any of the thousands of Internet radio programs. Keysoft Inside The acclaimed KeySoft Suite of applications is both user-friendly and efficient. . Easy-to-use menu system enables users to quickly review applications and settings. . An extensive set of shortcut commands allows users to instantly access any desired feature. . Context-sensitive "help" is always available when you need to remember a command. One-key touch accesses the Main Menu and Online Help. What's in the box . CD "Audio Tutorial" . CD "Companion CD" . Warranty multilingual . Getting Started . Command Summary printed . Carrying Case . Shoulder strap . AC adapter . C7 - Power cord . USB-Serial adapter . USB Cable . Earphone 6. <http://store.humanware.com/hus/braillenote-apex-bt-18-braille-notetaker.htm l> BrailleNote Apex BT 18 Braille Notetaker This item qualifies for free shipping $3,895.00 http://store.humanware.com/hus/braillenote-apex-bt-18-braille-notetaker.html Quick Overview . Built-in options are at your fingertips to access Web pages, download e-mails or retrieve files from your network. . Enjoy the convenience of wireless accessories and connectivity to keyboards. . Printers, embossers, hard drives, flash drives and more, it's a snap to connect to one of the three available USB ports. . Keep an updated list of personal contacts and appointments by synchronizing information with your PC. . Use your BrailleNote's keyboard to navigate with your computer screen reader using the Braille Terminal Mode. *V. Freedom Scientific Freedom Scientific 11800 31st Court North St. Petersburg, FL 33716 (727) 803-8000 (Local) (727) 803-8001 (Fax) (800) 444-4443 (Toll-Free) Info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 1. Focus 14The new Focus 14 Blue combines a highly responsive 8-dot keyboard and comfortable control layout with both USB and Bluetooth connectivity in a pocket-sized design. The fusion of comfort, portability, and advanced features makes the new Focus 14 Blue the ultimate go-anywhere Braille interface device. Read text messages, navigate your Smartphone screen, and enter text - all without taking your phone off your belt or out of your bag. With Focus 14 Blue, you have an efficient, full-featured Braille keyboard for your Smartphone, plus the ability to read your Smartphone's display silently. No price provided 2. Focus 14 Blue Braille Display The new Focus 14 Blue combines a highly responsive 8-dot keyboard and comfortable control layout with both USB and Bluetooth connectivity in a pocket-sized design. The fusion of comfort, portability, and advanced features makes the new Focus 14 Blue the ultimate go-anywhere Braille interface device. Read text messages, navigate your Smartphone screen, and enter text - all without taking your phone off your belt or out of your bag. With Focus 14 Blue, you have an efficient, full-featured Braille keyboard for your Smartphone, plus the ability to read your Smartphone?s display silently. Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $1295.00 + 30 day Money Back Guarantee http://www.afb.org/prodProfile.asp?ProdID=1735 <http://www.afb.org/prodProfile.asp?ProdID=1735&SourceID=43> &SourceID=43 3. Focus 40 Blue Braille DisplayPortable and adjustable refreshable braille displays. Include easy-to-remember braille commands and braille settings. Used with the JAWS screen reader, the refreshable braille cells act as a tactile monitor that allows users to navigate and read information in dynamic braille. It is both Bluetooth and USB compatible, and works with iOS, Mac, and Windows Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $2,795 + 30-day money back guarantee http://www.afb.org/prodProfile.asp?ProdID=504 <http://www.afb.org/prodProfile.asp?ProdID=504&SourceID=43> &SourceID=43 4. Focus 80 Blue Braille DisplayPortable and adjustable refreshable display. Includes easy-to-remember braille commands and braille settings. Used with the JAWS screen reader, the refreshable braille cells act as a tactile monitor that allows users to navigate and read information in dynamic braille. It is both Bluetooth and USB compatible, and works with iOS, Mac, and Windows Modular EvolutionAvailable with 88 or 64 braille cells, it is the first braille display to use the Active Tactile Control (ATC) technology, which senses the location of the user's fingers on the display. info@xxxxxxxxxxxx Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $7,795 + (30-day money back guarantee) 5. PAC Mate 20 Display20-cell refreshable display initially designed to be. used with the Pac Mate PDA. May also be used with desktops and laptops using a USB connection. Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $1,395 + (30-day money back guarantee) 6. PAC Mate 40 Display40-cell refreshable display initially designed to be used with the Pac Mate PDA. May also be used with desktops and laptops using a USB connection. Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $2,695 + (30-day money back guarantee) 7. Seika Braille DisplayA 40-cell braille display that is lightweight and portable. This braille display connects to the computer with a USB cable or an optional Bluetooth. Distributed by Perkins Products Distributor Contact gayle.yarnall@xxxxxxxxxxx Distributor Telephone 978-973-7188 *VI. <http://www.afb.org/directory.aspx?action=profile&AccountID=4362> Baum USA 13 Branch Street Suite 205 Methuen, MA 01844 info@xxxxxxxxxxx http://www.baumusa.com sales@xxxxxxxxxxx Distributor Telephone Toll-free: (855) 620-7985 1. SuperVario2 SuperVario2 is a family of refreshable braille displays that are lightweight, compact, and portable. There are 5 different sized models, with a choice of 24, 32, 40, 64, or 80 braille cells. SuperVario2 displays feature durable aluminum housing, crisp braille cells with integrated cursor routing, up to 25 hours of battery power on a full charge, and simple connectivity via Bluetooth or USB. Manufacturer Baum USA <http://www.afb.org/directory.aspx?action=profile&AccountID=4362> Manufacturer's Suggested Price (none was provided) 2. SuperVario2, 32 cellSuperVario2 is a refreshable braille display that is lightweight, compact, and portable. With 32 braille cells,. SuperVario2 displays feature durable aluminum housing, crisp braille cells with integrated cursor routing, up to 25 hours of battery power on a full charge, and simple connectivity via Bluetooth or USB. Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $2,795 3. SuperVario2, 40 cell SuperVario2 is a refreshable braille display that is lightweight, compact, and portable. With 40 braille cells,. SuperVario2 displays feature durable aluminum housing, crisp braille cells with integrated cursor routing, up to 25 hours of battery power on a full charge, and simple connectivity via Bluetooth or USB. Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $3,395 4. SuperVario2, 64 Cells SuperVario2 is a refreshable braille display that is lightweight, compact, and portable. With 64 braille cells,. SuperVario2 displays feature durable aluminum housing, crisp braille cells with integrated cursor routing, up to 25 hours of battery power on a full charge, and simple connectivity via Bluetooth or USB. Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $5,900 5. SuperVario2, 80 Cells SuperVario2 is a refreshable braille display that is lightweight, compact, and portable. With 80 braille cells,. SuperVario2 displays feature durable aluminum housing, crisp braille cells with integrated cursor routing, up to 25 hours of battery power on a full charge, and simple connectivity via Bluetooth or USB. Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $7,900 6. VarioConnect 24 CellsVarioConnect is a portable device that feature braille input and refreshable braille display. With 24 cells, VarioConnect features lightweight, aluminum construction, a compact footprint, and battery life up to 25 hours on a full charge. VarioConnect refreshable braille cells come with integrated cursor routing, and simple connectivity via Bluetooth or USB. Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $2,250 7. VarioConnect 32 Cells VarioConnect is a portable device that feature braille input and refreshable braille display. With 32 cells, features lightweight, aluminum construction, a compact footprint, and battery life up to 25 hours on a full charge. VarioConnect braille cells come with integrated cursor routing, and simple connectivity via Bluetooth or USB. Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $2,995 8. VarioConnect 40 Cells VarioConnect is a portable device that feature braille input and refreshable braille display. With 40 cells, VarioConnect features lightweight, aluminum construction, a compact footprint, and battery life up to 25 hours on a full charge. VarioConnect refreshable braille cells come with integrated cursor routing, and simple connectivity via Bluetooth or USB.sales@xxxxxxxxxxx Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $3,495 9. VarioPro 64 CellsVarioPro is a 64 cell refreshable braille display. These braille display systems are designed for desktop use, and feature space for a full size keyboard on top of the metal housing. With integrated cursor routing, innovative rolling thumb bars for the ultimate in navigation, VarioPro is compatible with all leading screen reading technology. With the COBRA screen reading software from BAUM, it can also be configured with the optional TASO module, which includes vertical and horizontal sliders for unrivaled screen access. sales@xxxxxxxxxxx Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $9,995 10. VarioPro 80 Cells VarioPro is a 80 cell refreshable braille display. These braille display systems are designed for desktop use, and feature space for a full size keyboard on top of the metal housing. With integrated cursor routing, innovative rolling thumb bars for the ultimate in navigation, VarioPro is compatible with all leading screen reading technology. With the COBRA screen reading software from BAUM, it can also be configured with the optional TASO module, which includes vertical and horizontal sliders for unrivaled screen access. sales@xxxxxxxxxxx Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $11,995 11. Pronto! 18 The compact, pocket-size organizer for blind people Pronto! 18 V3 has become a very popular, all-round classic organizer for blind and visually impaired users. Its high quality Braille and comfortable use make it very easy to operate. Besides all the normal organizer features like: text-editor, data base and time management you'll be impressed by the on-board accessories. All this with its natural speech output make the Pronto 18 V3 an invaluable tool you'll not want to be without whether at home, at school or at work. Price: $4,500.00 12. NEW! VarioUltra VarioUltra is a brand new braille device from BAUM Retec that will be officially launched July 1, 2014, at the National Federation of the Blind convention in Orlando, FL, and soon afterwards at the American Council of the Blind convention in Las Vegas, NV. VarioUltra is offered with a choice of 20 or 40 braille cells, with integrated cursor routing. Key Features & Benefits: * Multiple Device Connectivity. Only VarioUltra lets you connect simultaneously with up to 5 different devices (4 Bluetooth and 1 USB), and remain connected to them. A keyboard button command is all that is needed to switch from one device to another. * Braille Display and Notetaker, All In One. In addition to being the world's most connected braille display, VarioUltra is also an accomplished braille notetaker. Slide the mode switch to immediately and effortlessly change from displaying braille from a computer or mobile device, to accessing one of the many great productivity apps. * Productivity Apps. VarioUltra is just as happy working away from a computer or mobile device, as it is being connected to them. The suite of helpful and powerful productivity apps are sure to please, and include such things as an editor for reading and editing Word Doc and Docx files, a spreadsheet viewer for working with Excel files, a PDF viewer, a scientific calculator, file management, and much more. * Internal Storage & USB External Drive. While it is simple enough to copy files to and from a standard USB stick, VarioUltra can also be connected to a computer and be treated like an external drive. Copying files and folders to and from VarioUltra is accomplished through the file management on your computer. * Tactile Nirvana. Simply put, the ergonomic design of VarioUltra is beyond anything else you have seen or heard about. From the beautiful brushed aluminum housing, to the incredibly quiet and responsive braille keyboard, to the crisp braille cells that feel almost paper-like, VarioUltra is an experience to be enjoyed. * Robust, and Extremely Lightweight. Thanks in part to the brushed aluminum housing, VarioUltra is extremely durable, and extremely light at 0.7 pounds and 1.1 pounds respectively. In fact, VarioUltra 40 is 24% lighter on average than other 40 or even 32 cell models. VarioUltra 20 is lighter than virtually every other braille display on the market, including ones with far fewer braille cells. * Compact Design. VarioUltra 20 measures 7.4 inches wide, by 3.5 inches deep, by 0.7 inches high. The VarioUltra 40 is 12.4" inches wide, and the same depth and height as the smaller 20-cell model. * Smart Leather Carry Case & Strap. Both models of VarioUltra come with a beautifully designed leather case, that features a magnetic flap that you close when VarioUltra is not being used. Best of all, the strap connects to attachment points on the VarioUltra for added security. If you'd like to learn more in the meantime, please call us toll free at (855) 620-7985 or send an email to varioultra@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:varioultra@xxxxxxxxxxx?subject=VarioUltra%20Inquiry> . VarioUltra 20 Price: $2,295.00 *VII. <http://www.afb.org/directory.aspx?action=profile&AccountID=4366> HIMS, Inc. HIMS, Inc. 4616 W. Howard Lane Suite 960 Austin, TX 78728 (888) 520-4467 (Local) (512) 837-2011 (Fax) sales@xxxxxxxxxxxx http://www.hims-inc.com/ 1. Sync Braille (20 Cell)Small, light and compact display for use with desktop or laptop computers. Offers USB connectivity.sales@xxxxxxxxxxx Sync Braille (32 Cell)Small, light and compact display for use with desktop or laptop computers. Offers USB connectivity. Manufacturer's Suggested Price: $1,995 *VIII. American Printing House for the Blind American Printing House for the Blind (APH) 1839 Frankfort Ave. P.O. Box 6085 Louisville, KY 40206 e-mail - cs@xxxxxxx 800-223-1839 1. Refreshabraille 18 Compatible with Mac VoiceOver (on MacOS and iOS) and JAWS! Refreshabraille 18T is a unique handheld refreshable braille display and braille keyboard for the Braille+T Mobile Manager and other mobile devices such as notebooks, mobile phones, and PDAs. It connects to your mobile device via USB cable or wireless BluetoothR. Supports common screen readers like Window-EyesR, NVDA, System Access, and JAWSR for the PC; VoiceOver for the MacR, iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch; and TalksR and Mobile SpeakR for mobile phones and PDAs. It combines an elegant design, reliability, and ease-of-use with a rugged metal case. New! Note: Drivers are available for the Freedom Scientific Secure and Compatible Braille Display Program. Refreshabraille now works with the popular JAWS screen reader in both the 64 bit and 32 bit versions of Windows. Existing Refreshabraille customers may download the driver at: <http://www.tech.aph.org/rbd.zip> http://www.tech.aph.org/rbd.zip Open the zip folder and start the Setup.exe program to install the drivers. More information about JAWS is available at <http://www.freedomscientific.com/> http://www.freedomscientific.com ADDITIONAL SHIPPING CHARGE All shipments will incur actual UPS shipping rates based on the destination. Free Matter ship Refreshabraille 18 Catalog Number: 1-07445-01 Price: $1,695.00 Prayer for Inner Peace Lord, help me to live in Your joy and peace. Give me strength and understanding to resist anxiety, anger, envy, depression, bitterness, hopelessness, loneliness, fear and guilt. Rescue me when "my spirit is overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is distressed" (Psalm 143:4). I refuse to let my life be brought down by negative emotions such as these. When I am tempted to give in to them, show me Your Truth. You have said in Your Word that by our patience we can possess our souls (Luke 21:19) Give me patience so I can do that. Help me to keep my 'heart with all diligence," for I know that "out of it spring the issues of life: (Proverbs 4:23). To subscribe to Dan's tips or dedaily devotions, send an email to dthompson5@xxxxxxxxx with either "subscribe dan's tips" or "subscribe daily devotion" in the subject. This message has been scanned by Norton 360