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November 22, 2019

Growing in Christ

Ernest S. Lyght (New Jersey, USA)

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Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favor. - Luke 2:52 (NRSV)

Recently, when I visited the fields that my grandfather had farmed, I encountered a surprise. Expecting to see open fields, I walked into a forest of giant loblolly pine trees. The fields where he used to plant soybeans more than 50 years ago had been transformed into a forest of...

Today's Prayer
Nurturing God, we praise you and thank you for your grace that provides for our spiritual growth. May we seek every opportunity to continue to grow in the likeness of Jesus Christ. Amen.
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Today's Reading
Psalm 92:12-15

Thought for the Day

As I seek spiritual growth, God will transform me into the likeness of Christ.

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