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July 29, 2020

Taste and See

Florence Fong (Singapore)

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O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in him. - Psalm 34:8 (NRSV)

The pungent smell of the durian often brings back fond childhood memories for me. My late father used to lug home gunny sacks of durians from Malaysia. My mother would line the floor with newspapers, and my family of six would gather around to enjoy this delicacy. It was an...

Today's Prayer
Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for your love and the gift of salvation. Help us to discover your goodness as we learn to trust in you. Amen.
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Psalm 34:1-8

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