December 3, 2018

Another Way

Cassius Rhue (South Carolina)

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Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and . . . the Lord drove the sea back with a strong east  wind and turned it into dry land. - Exodus 14:21 (NIV)

On this morning, our garage-door openers were broken. When I told five-year-old Ava to get into the car so I could take her to school, she reluctantly went to the car, but returned quickly after hitting the button and noticing that the door did not open. Sounding hopeless and with...

Today's Prayer

Dear God, when we cannot see the way forward, help us to trust that you will make a way clear. Amen.

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Today's Reading

Exodus 15:1-6

Thought for the Day

God promises never to leave us or forsake us. (See Deut. 31:6, Heb. 13:5.)

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