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October 10, 2017

God’s Shoulders

Chris Surber (Virginia)

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Their hearts are steady, they will not be afraid. - Psalm 112:8 (NRSV)

While my family and I were serving as full-time missionaries in Haiti, we went to stay in the Dominican Republic for a month. We were on a tight budget so we had to walk for miles to see the sites and visit the beaches. Eventually, the walking became too much...

Today's Prayer
Holy God, help us never to forget that while you are holy, you are also close to each of us. Teach us to trust in your strength. Amen.
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