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June 22, 2026

My Red Bag

I have always carried a red tote bag when I visit my grandchildren, and they know that bag holds snacks and special activities. Now that my grandchildren are six and eight,...

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Lost and Found

A favorite game we played as kids was hide-and-seek with Copper, our golden retriever. We would take turns holding Copper while the rest of us hid in the deep woods. Once...

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March 5, 2018

A Career in Ministry

When I was in high school, I wanted to work in a church. I also got pretty good grades. For one of my classmates who wasn’t a believer, those two things...

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March 4, 2018

3rd Sunday in Lent

I look forward to my annual spring cleaning. I enjoy opening the windows while I clean deep into the forgotten corners of my home. I rummage through cabinets and closets eliminating...

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March 3, 2018

True Worth

Some time ago, I went to buy a used car. I was tempted to look merely at the outward appearance and then check the pricetag on the front window. Luckily I...

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March 2, 2018

Consider It a Gift

When I discovered I would be late for lunch with a friend, I sent a text message asking her to order my meal for me. We enjoyed a long visit over...

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March 1, 2018

Filling Bigger Shoes

One Sunday during the sermon, my pastor illustrated how hard it is to walk in someone else’s shoes. We all had a good laugh as the pastor tried to walk in...

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February 28, 2018

Childlike Faith

Although I was raised in church, I became an atheist as a teenager and did not regain faith in God until near the end of my university studies. However, while I...

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February 27, 2018

A Grateful Heart

My friend worked the late-night shift, but because of many health and family issues, he really needed a day-shift job. When I told my friend to pray for help in finding...

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February 26, 2018

Belief and Doubt

My daughter has been sick for over two years. We’ve seen numerous doctors and specialists but have received few answers. Time after time, doctors have said they can’t help her. This...

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February 25, 2018

Filled with Joy

At times the mundane parts of life can make me lose my sense of joy in the Lord. I know that writing a paper for school or doing everyday tasks does...

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