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December 10, 2022

The Visitor

Irene Robinson (Gauteng, South Africa)

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Let each of you look not to your own interests, but to the interests of others. - Philippians 2:4 (NRSV)

Our home church recently decided to become a friendlier place for visitors. As a result, one of our members saw a man on his own whom she did not recognize, began a conversation with him, and introduced him to her circle of friends. This hospitality took some courage from our...

Today's Prayer
Dear Lord, help us to value others, especially strangers. May we show people your love by the way we value them. Amen.
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Today's Reading
Matthew 5:14-16

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I can share God’s love through simple conversation.

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