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October 13, 2026

Sunrise Hope

On family vacations to the beach, some of us make it a point to wake up early and witness the sunrise. About fifteen minutes beforehand, we head out to the beach...

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October 12, 2026

Almost Persuaded

At a festival my booth was opposite a vendor who was having a rough day. He hadn’t slept well the night before and was discouraged about the slow sales. At the...

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October 11, 2026

Waiting Patiently

One spring, my husband came down with the flu and suffered from a sore throat, cough, and headache. He also lost his voice, but while his body recovered, his voice did...

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October 10, 2026

Created for Service

Following our retirement after forty years of missionary service in Japan, my wife and I have been very active in our local church. However, two weeks after my left-knee-replacement surgery in...

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October 9, 2026

Words that Spark Love

As I was driving back home after meeting with a good friend, I noticed a small crack in my windshield. At first I didn’t pay much attention to it, but by...

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October 8, 2026

Connected to the Vine

Years ago, I planted a small grapevine in our backyard, hoping for a bountiful harvest. Its branches grew, but one season a branch withered. No matter how much water or fertilizer...

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October 7, 2026

God Answers Prayers

My two young grandsons were playing together in our backyard, competing to see who could kick their shoe the highest. Sounds of laughter and fun eventually turned to yelling and frustration....

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October 6, 2026

Peace to Guard our Heart

Here in Florida from late fall to late spring we have month after month of sunny, generally warm, and tranquil weather. But on the first of June, hurricane season begins. Those...

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October 5, 2026

I Will Give You Rest

It had been a long night filled with many thoughts, tears, and questions until finally I prayed and asked the Lord to allow me to sleep. I had so many things...

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October 4, 2026

Accepted by God

My husband and I live on a farm in Oklahoma. We have a small flock of sheep that produces lambs several times a year. Occasionally, a ewe rejects her new lamb...

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