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July 16, 2025

A Closer Look

I followed signs to a sunflower field, expecting to see a multitude of flowers in full bloom. But what I found was a huge collection of dead and blackened stumps. Though...

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July 15, 2025

Love and Trust

Shortly after I was born, my mother became ill and was prescribed a potent medication that severely impaired her ability to focus. But that didn’t stop her from sharing Christ with...

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July 14, 2025

Praying First

I have played golf for many years, but my skills needed improvement; so I decided to take a lesson. The professional who worked with me was very helpful and pointed out...

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July 13, 2025

Never Forgotten

No matter their age, children who have been abandoned by a parent may struggle with feeling unloved. They may wonder how the person who should love them the most could leave...

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July 12, 2025

Giving from the Heart

I observed that some religious education classes at my church needed a guitarist. Without music, the children were less enthusiastic in praising the Lord. I was not gifted in music, but...

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July 11, 2025

Always Listening

One evening I was sitting on the church steps with my pastor before a committee meeting. We were chatting when suddenly my pastor exclaimed, “Oh, I haven’t prayed today!” This abrupt...

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July 10, 2025

Our Daily Bread

It was early morning as I quietly worked in the kitchen, carefully measuring and weighing the yeast, the flour, the sugar, and a pinch of salt. As I mixed the ingredients,...

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July 9, 2025

A Special Bond

When I was sick with pneumonia six years ago, my daughter-in-law Carol became my caregiver. She is a medical doctor and decided to take time off to care for me in...

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July 8, 2025

Faithful and Just

I have played the piano for over 20 years in a variety of settings, and now I am blessed to be a church pianist and a piano teacher. Playing through a...

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