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May 5, 2019

Like a Child

A pastor friend of mine was recruiting volunteers to portray biblical characters at her district’s confirmation retreat. Knowing that I enjoyed portraying biblical characters, she asked me to play Bartimaeus, the...

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May 4, 2019

Facing Change

The day was hot, but inside my heart felt cold and fragile. Tears streaked down my face as my twin boys headed off to college. My day-to-day mothering came to a...

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May 3, 2019

Steadfast Love

Several years ago I joined a devotional challenge where participants choose a word for the year. I chose the word love, initially focusing on examining my love for God. To reinforce...

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May 2, 2019

I Can Do It

Although I had joined a Christian fellowship group almost two years before, I had never taken a prominent role in the ministry. One day I got a message from our leader...

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May 1, 2019

Visiting Willy

I remember the sound of the gravel under my tires as I drove up the lane to visit my friend Willy. I can still see him waving from his porch —...

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April 30, 2019

Stars

A part of me has always wanted to be a star. As a kid, I dreamed of joining the circus, where I would perform stunts that would amaze the audience. That...

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April 29, 2019

Miraculous Provision

Since I am a freelance writer, my income is not always steady. When my finances tighten, it can be embarrassing to admit that I can’t afford certain necessities. The last thing...

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April 28, 2019

Quiet Comfort

As my grandfather’s health began declining, I visited him often. When my extended family heard his health had taken a turn for the worse, they all flew into town to see...

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April 27, 2019

Great in the Kingdom

Some years back, I was asked to teach a Bible study. I was reluctant to do it, and the coordinator asked me why. I replied that it wasn’t about the teaching...

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April 26, 2019

Riding the Bus

One day I was riding on the Metro Mobility bus when an older man got on and made fun of me because of my height. It put a huge frown on...

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