December 20, 2020

A Daughter’s Gift

Andrea Woronick (Connecticut, USA)

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The Lord your God is the only true God . . . who keeps the covenant and proves loyal to everyone who loves him. - Deuteronomy 7:9 (CEB)

When my daughter was in kindergarten, her school held a Christmas fair. One of the highlights was a shop where the children could select their own gifts for their parents and other relatives. Though moms and dads were not allowed in the room, I remember peeking in to see my...

Today's Prayer

Dear God, thank you for the love that you so freely give to us, your children. May we always stay faithful to you in everything that we say and do. Amen.

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Today's Reading

Deuteronomy 7:7-9

Thought for the Day

God delights in any gift of love.

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Children in Kindergarten

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