All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work. - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NRSV)

How could someone in his thirties have this much back pain? I wondered. One day the pain just showed up. I didn’t know what had caused it, but it hurt all day and night — as I sat to do my work, while standing to cook dinner, when working outside...

Today's Prayer
Dear God, thank you for giving us your word. Help us make time to meditate on it daily. Amen.

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Today's Reading
Psalm 119:25-32

Thought for the Day

God’s word helps me to heal and live fully.

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