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January 7, 2026

Where God Leads

One winter morning as I was walking to the church where I am the pastor, I thought of an older couple that lived down the street and wondered if they would...

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Spiritual Growth

In my sister’s garden, spinach blossomed with irresistible green leaves and lush shoots. I wanted to replicate this sight at my house, so I picked some seedlings for my small garden....

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After my husband and I married, we had conflicting schedules. I was working on my bachelor’s degree, and he often worked evening shifts as a meteorologist. I came home one afternoon...

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At 11:30 a.m. on December 28, 2021, I suddenly started sweating, and I knew that I needed to go to the hospital. My family members called my eldest son who was...

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Pass It On

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February 3, 2024

Restored

Some time ago, I experienced several life changes. I resigned from my job to move several times because of my husband’s work. During one of those moves, I was led by...

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February 2, 2024

Given for You

It was an exciting Sunday for my daughter Petra. She would be receiving Communion for the first time at our new church. Petra was excited. Finally our turn came to receive...

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February 1, 2024

Prompting from God

I had kept a Bible in the backseat of my car for several weeks with the belief that God would show me whom to give it to at the right moment....

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January 31, 2024

Inspired to Write

When I arrived home from painting class, I checked my email. My mood plummeted when I found that my devotional submission had been rejected. I reviewed the list of possible reasons...

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January 30, 2024

Birds of the Air

It was Monday morning, and I was tired and sad. The past few weeks had been busy with work and travel. The anniversary of the death of my soulmate was fast...

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January 29, 2024

It’s All in the Family

I hate to admit it, but my children and grandchildren are not perfect. But even though I may not always agree with or approve of their actions, I will forever love...

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