As I stood on the bank of smooth, white pebbles, the river surged past — with the morning sunlight glinting off the water. The river’s steady roar filled me with peace....

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One day when I was looking for a particular pair of slacks, the closet was so full I could not find them. Much to my surprise, I could not remember the...

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I usually begin each new year with a feeling of excitement at the chance for new beginnings. But the first month of 2014 did not hold much hope. My four-year-old son,...

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When I first sang the words, “Here I raise mine Ebenezer; hither by thy help I’m come,”* I had no idea what Ebenezer meant. Then I read today’s scripture and learned...

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Fire station #6 in Livermore, California, draws visitors from all over the globe. They come to see the world’s most famous light bulb, a 60-watt bulb installed in 1901 which has...

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I have recently been inspired and encouraged by the rock-solid faith displayed by two of my friends in very difficult circumstances. Muriel, who is in her eighties, lost her friend of...

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My husband and I were praying about moving our family across the country to help launch a new ministry. Leaving family, friends, and a good job behind made the decision hard,...

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One day as I was traveling toward my native village, I was unable to see our small mountain Pawagadh due to the heavy fog. But I knew it was still there....

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While I was sitting on the couch visiting with my grandson, who had just finished his first semester of college, my five-year-old granddaughter brought me a book so I could read...

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