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July 24, 2025

God Will Provide

In 2023, my family and I had to move out of the house we had been renting. The owner told us that he would be renovating it, so we needed to...

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July 23, 2025

The Words to Pray

My mom and dad taught me at a very early age to pray. But I struggle from time to time with how and what to pray. Our family regularly attended church...

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July 22, 2025

Spilling Over

In the desert of the American Southwest, low humidity requires that we stay hydrated, especially in warm weather. Drinking enough water is difficult but essential. One of my regular tasks is...

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July 21, 2025

God’s Timing

I had to travel about two hours from my home to the city of Bayamón, Puerto Rico, for a work meeting, so I took public transport. In the morning I rode...

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July 20, 2025

Embracing the Unexpected

When I first started leading the children’s message at my church, it felt like an obligation and made me a little nervous. But I have found a formula that works well...

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July 19, 2025

Your Will Be Done

I am currently halfway through a 20-year prison sentence for thefts I committed while addicted to drugs and alcohol. As the years have slowly passed, I have spent more than a...

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July 18, 2025

Inner Being

It is important to take care of our inner being. I know that if I don’t take care of my mental health properly, I will suffer. One afternoon, I went for...

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July 17, 2025

Walking Prayers

Our church has organized a walking prayer ministry. We use a little treasure chest for our prayer requests. Gathering at the local high school track, people write their requests on a...

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July 16, 2025

A Closer Look

I followed signs to a sunflower field, expecting to see a multitude of flowers in full bloom. But what I found was a huge collection of dead and blackened stumps. Though...

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July 15, 2025

Love and Trust

Shortly after I was born, my mother became ill and was prescribed a potent medication that severely impaired her ability to focus. But that didn’t stop her from sharing Christ with...

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