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June 11, 2020

Compassion and Mercy

Lollie Hofer (Nebraska, USA)

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Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. - Proverbs 31:9 (NIV)

My twelve-year-old son, Mike, yelled for me to pull over in the parking lot. His voice was urgent. Tears formed as his voice broke at the sight of a homeless man holding a sign that read: “Will work for food.” Mike rolled down the window, handed the man a bag...

Today's Prayer
Dear Lord, help us to see others the way you see them, and may this perspective lead us to action. Amen.
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Today's Reading
Hebrews 13:1-3

Thought for the Day

I will choose to see others through the eyes of Christ.

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For courage to help those in need


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