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August 21, 2017

Comforting Presence

Todd Ricketts (Florida)

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The psalmist wrote, “The Lord is my 
shepherd, I shall not want." - Psalm 23:1 (NRSV)

I received an unexpected phone call telling me that my dad had passed away after suffering with Alzheimer’s for several years. As I traveled almost 1200 miles to be with family, I had time to reflect on my dad’s life and what a great family man and provider my dad...

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Dear God, thank you for healing the sick and giving strength to the weak. Help us to recognize every opportunity to share your love with others. Amen.
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Psalm 23:1-6

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