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November 15, 2019

Faithful in Service

Cheryl A. Paden (Nebraska, USA)

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The father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, “I will, sir,” but he did not go. - Matthew 21:30 (NIV)

“Bob is celebrating his 90th birthday next week,” I remarked to my husband. “I could get him a card and bake him something. He’s been so lonely since his wife went into assisted living.” We had enjoyed Bob and his wife as our neighbors for 37 years. Regrettably, I never...

Today's Prayer
Loving God, open our eyes to opportunities to serve, and give us the motivation and energy to follow through. Amen.
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Matthew 21:28-32

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