Lord, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in time of distress, to you the nations will come from the ends of the earth and say, “Our ancestors possessed nothing but false gods, worthless idols that did them no good.” - Jeremiah 16:19 (NIV)

The day after a hurricane I ventured into our backyard to check the damage. I found one sizable limb that had snapped off where it had joined the trunk of a 50-foot-high tree. The limb measured 15 inches in diameter, and I was puzzled why such a big limb had...

Today's Prayer
Strengthening God, help us to maintain a healthy connection with you so that we can endure the challenges that come our way. Amen.

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Today's Reading
Ephesians 3:14-19

Thought for the Day

How am I creating a healthy bond with God?

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