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September 11, 2019

Life in Community

As I rushed to the front door one Tuesday morning, my husband stopped me. “Have you seen this?” he asked, pointing to the television screen. I glanced over my shoulder and...

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September 10, 2019

Abundant Peace

When our 4-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia, my wife and I dropped everything and took up residence for a week in our son’s room at the local children’s hospital. We...

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September 9, 2019

Full Access

Three days of heavy rain left our area saturated with overflowing streams, causing full drainage ditches, soggy yards, and flooded roads between the hills. Orange barrels and “Road Closed” signs blocked...

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September 8, 2019

Contentment

I loved to rock my babies and grandbabies. My youngest daughter always enjoyed snuggling in my arms; with her many health concerns she often felt ill and needed comfort. I would...

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September 7, 2019

Ordinary Heroes

In popular literature, plays, and poetry, the common people often have unimportant roles while the exalted parts go to kings, princes, and princesses. But the New Testament flips that perception. In...

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September 6, 2019

Dirty Dishes

When a dish goes unwashed after a meal, it will likely remain in the sink overnight. Because the food dries firmly on the dish, it takes much longer to clean than...

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September 5, 2019

A Forgotten Inscription

When I was young, my grandmother gave me a small, black Bible with this inscription: “Dear Greg: This little Bible is your very first one, so keep it nice. You are...

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September 4, 2019

Thanks Be to God

When my daughter wanted apple pie, I picked three perfect-looking green apples. However, after peeling and cutting one of the apples, I found it completely rotten inside. At times I feel...

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September 3, 2019

Never Alone

After my husband of more than 64 years died, I found myself living alone for the first time in my 80 plus years. It was truly an adjustment. I often caught...

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September 2, 2019

Entertaining Angels

When I was a young lawyer, one of the first visitors to my office was a woman in her mid-80s who arrived on a large tricycle. I eventually learned that her...

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