[The Lord] makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. - Psalm 23:2-3 (NRSV)

It was important to me to finish college, but writing my senior thesis tested my perseverance. When my professor told me that I didn’t pass the class and would have to retake it, I felt like a failure. The thesis class was expensive. I couldn’t pay for it twice and...

Today's Prayer
Dear God, thank you for the divine peace that surpasses understanding and for the support networks of friends and family that you bless us with. Amen.

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Today's Reading
Matthew 11:25-30

Thought for the Day

I can rest with God in green pastures.

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