August 19, 2021

Living Faith

Mary Hunt Webb (New Mexico, USA)

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In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. - James 2:17 (NIV)

As I walked down a hall in our church, I heard cheerful voices from a nearby room. Looking in, I saw the women of our church’s prayer-quilt ministry gathered around tables and an ironing board. They form an assembly line to produce several quilts at once. Their efforts result in...

Today's Prayer

Dear Lord, thank you for those who take the time to demonstrate their faith in a way that blesses others. Help us to be open to opportunities to do the same. Amen.

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Today's Reading

James 5:13-16

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What symbol of my faith reminds me to trust in God?

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