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January 15, 2026

The Table Is Set

I remember one time when I was at my great-grandmother’s house for supper. She stood next to her old table, which consumed the kitchen and was filled with favorite foods and...

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November 12, 2022

Another Try

Last week during a friendly round of golf, I hit an errant drive. I exclaimed, “Man, I wish I could have that one back! I’m sure I could do better.” Fortunately...

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November 11, 2022

The Story of Moses

The story of Moses reminds me of God’s grace and care. I am particularly moved by the way God saved Moses from death according to Pharaoh’s decree, keeping him in the...

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November 10, 2022

“Kindness Is Everything”

In recent years, I have noticed a rise in social messaging around kindness. For example, “Be Kind” has been added to email signatures, social media statuses, t-shirts, and face masks. And...

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November 9, 2022

God’s Word in Our Hearts

My friend once encouraged me to memorize Bible verses — one beginning with each letter of the alphabet. I took up the challenge and carefully chose 26 passages of scripture. These...

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November 8, 2022

The Love of a Cat

I was never a cat person. And then one morning a hungry kitten showed up at my kitchen door, and I gave it a meatball. That day marked the beginning of...

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November 7, 2022

A Joyful Reunion

We were excited when our daughter who lives in Canada informed us that she planned to visit us in India. We were particularly eager to see our 20-month-old grandson, Jonathan. We...

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November 6, 2022

A Good Work

As an artist, I enjoy the process of creating art as much as the satisfaction of seeing a project finished. I find delight in choosing a color palette and making each...

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November 5, 2022

Never Give Up

I have a guava tree in my garden that bears tasty fruit every year. In addition to fruit, this tree produces shade and attracts birds. After a strong windstorm last summer,...

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November 4, 2022

My Place of Safety

My husband and I are preparing for retirement and a major move, all during the COVID-19 pandemic. The world outside of my home feels chaotic. At the same time, the world...

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November 3, 2022

Forgiveness

When I was in college, it was my habit to use the teachers’ chalk to write a short message on the blackboard after class. I hoped my messages would bless someone....

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