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July 6, 2026

God Cares

An MRI revealed that the excruciating pain in my shoulder was due to a problem with some vertebrae in my spine. I elected to have surgery, but when I came out...

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October 10, 2021

The Big, Living God

My sink and roof leaked last week. In addition to these problems, my spouse’s business is suffering due to our country’s uncertain political situation and economic downturn. Even with less income,...

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October 9, 2021

Take Every Opportunity

When I was a boy I would run along the railroad tracks and look up into the star-filled sky. I would jump with outstretched arms, shout, “Up, up, and away!” and...

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October 8, 2021

Searching for God

I had always started my days early with a morning devotional. But everything changed after Hurricane Michael. My days were filled with long early-morning commutes and many hours of storm cleanup....

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October 7, 2021

Eternal Life

My wife had a doctor’s appointment, so I accompanied her on the bus ride. Along the way we passed a park, and I noticed a fountain. Perched on its edge were...

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October 6, 2021

The Ordinary

One night, I noticed some recurring medical symptoms that concerned me enough that I planned to call my doctor the next morning. For much of the evening, however, I was distraught...

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October 5, 2021

Foul Ball!

Recently, I attended a minor league baseball game with my family. Early in the game, a batter hit a foul ball that sailed into the stands. It took a few unpredictable...

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October 4, 2021

A Wise Man’s Legacy

It was slow and tedious searching the many secondhand shops, but at last I found what I wanted: a heavy, blue children’s Bible, long out of print. It was battered and...

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October 3, 2021

Every Step

For over a decade, on the afternoon of World Communion Sunday, I have participated in a hunger walk to raise money for our local food bank and worldwide hunger relief programs....

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October 2, 2021

Beauty in the Details

Since I have been in prison, my daughter has sent me several drawings. One of my favorites is a self-portrait she drew when she was four years old. To anyone else...

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October 1, 2021

God’s Guidance

I worked for several years as a professor and tutored engineering students. My role was to guide students in their course work so that at the end of the semester they...

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