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October 13, 2021

Equipped

Years ago, our family embarked on a road trip through Africa. We traveled in a vehicle that was equipped for the rough, rural terrain, and we were well prepared with tools,...

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October 12, 2021

Small Gestures

In my role as a career coach for high school students, I was presenting a lesson on the importance of a positive attitude in the workplace. A student I didn’t know...

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October 11, 2021

The Night Sky

It was too hot to sleep in my bedroom. After trying to find a comfortable position and sweating all the while, I went outside and laid a blanket on the small...

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October 10, 2021

The Big, Living God

My sink and roof leaked last week. In addition to these problems, my spouse’s business is suffering due to our country’s uncertain political situation and economic downturn. Even with less income,...

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October 9, 2021

Take Every Opportunity

When I was a boy I would run along the railroad tracks and look up into the star-filled sky. I would jump with outstretched arms, shout, “Up, up, and away!” and...

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October 8, 2021

Searching for God

I had always started my days early with a morning devotional. But everything changed after Hurricane Michael. My days were filled with long early-morning commutes and many hours of storm cleanup....

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October 7, 2021

Eternal Life

My wife had a doctor’s appointment, so I accompanied her on the bus ride. Along the way we passed a park, and I noticed a fountain. Perched on its edge were...

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October 6, 2021

The Ordinary

One night, I noticed some recurring medical symptoms that concerned me enough that I planned to call my doctor the next morning. For much of the evening, however, I was distraught...

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October 5, 2021

Foul Ball!

Recently, I attended a minor league baseball game with my family. Early in the game, a batter hit a foul ball that sailed into the stands. It took a few unpredictable...

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October 4, 2021

A Wise Man’s Legacy

It was slow and tedious searching the many secondhand shops, but at last I found what I wanted: a heavy, blue children’s Bible, long out of print. It was battered and...

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