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June 10, 2026

Unwelcome Guests

I opened the kitchen cupboard, and a pantry moth flew out. I must have bought something contaminated with moth eggs, and the infestation had spread unnoticed until now. I cleaned everything...

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May 7, 2026

A Persistent Faith

Many years ago, I decided that I wanted to learn guitar, and I wanted to be able to play it well. I bought an inexpensive guitar at first. After learning some...

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April 6, 2026

Late Bloomers

At our local grocery store, they often have flower bargains and markdowns after the weekend rush. When I went to the store after Easter, there were some Easter lilies on the...

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April 1, 2026

A Healthy Diet

My medical tests and scans said everything was normal, but my symptoms persisted. Eventually, my doctor advised me to eliminate certain foods from my diet for a period of time. Within...

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March 23, 2026

Give Me Strength

Sometimes I look at the day ahead of me and ask myself, Where will I get the energy that I need? As I ponder my situation, I think of King David....

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March 18, 2026

Gardening with God

This year I have a community garden plot where I can grow vegetables. A few months after planting the seedlings and seeds, I am still enjoying the garden. But I had...

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March 6, 2026

The Gift of Faith

One day when I was six years old, my mom said she had something to tell me. Wringing her hands, she said, “Delsie, I want you to know that God, Jesus,...

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February 25, 2026

Doubly Blessed

Last week our church observed Communion. Because of health issues, I was unable to go forward to receive the sacrament. One of the ushers noticed my problem and asked if I...

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February 21, 2026

An Unexpected Guide

I have spent more than 30 years teaching children with behavioral disorders. But I think back to a time when I considered leaving the education field. Thankfully, God sent me a...

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February 14, 2026

God Made Us All Different

As I sat in my assigned plane seat, I took the opportunity to do a little people watching as the passengers began to flood onto the plane. I saw sad faces,...

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