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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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August 1, 2021

The Complete Regimen

My doctor suggested that I lose weight, and he gave me a new diet plan which I began to follow. However, despite my efforts I was losing very little weight. At...

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July 31, 2021

A Caregiver’s Testimony

My husband and I have been married for more than 55 years. For the last nine years I have been my husband’s full-time caregiver. He depends on me for his every...

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July 30, 2021

Close to Home

When I was eight years old, I told God that I wanted to be a missionary. I thought this type of service was the only way to show God my full...

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July 29, 2021

God’s Voice

“I can’t hear you! Speak louder!” These requests, directed to my wife, were becoming more frequent. Eventually, I had to admit that I was hard of hearing. Hearing aids have helped,...

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July 28, 2021

Don’t Look Back

I remember the first time I heard my dad read the story of Lot’s wife. As a child, I didn’t understand why Lot’s wife looked back. I wanted to yell, “Don’t...

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July 27, 2021

The Royal Law

Not long after we got married, my wife and I went to a sandwich shop. We were about to eat when a man in ragged clothes gazed at us and asked...

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July 26, 2021

Steep Hills

Growing old is for the birds, they say, and I would most wholeheartedly agree! But I sure wouldn’t trade the wisdom that has come with age for my younger years. So...

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July 25, 2021

My Story Isn’t Over

It was too hard. I had tried everything, and nothing was working. I was stuck, and nothing was going to change. I was at work, so I excused myself from the...

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July 24, 2021

The Power of Solitude

Most humans yearn for group interaction, so it can be considered odd to delight in solitude. But the “odd” people stand out. They break away from the herd by doing something...

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July 23, 2021

Intentional Farmers

When I read today’s parable, I find myself wondering, How can I spread the seeds of faith everywhere I go? We can spread the seeds of faith on any soil and...

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