Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly 
Father feeds them. Are you not much 
more valuable than they? - Matthew 6:26 (NIV)

The stretch of river near our home rarely freezes, even in the coldest weather. The running water attracts large numbers of migratory waterfowl during the cold season. Each day, my wife takes food to these ducks and geese. At first the birds were cautious and wary, but now these beautiful,...

Today's Prayer
Dear God, open our eyes to see and our ears to hear. Help us recognize you as the source of good in the world and in our lives. Guide us to use these good provisions to serve you in the world. Amen.

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Today's Reading
Psalm 147:4-11

Thought for the Day

How can I share God’s unending love with others today?

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