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April 28, 2024

Antidote for Anger

I recently experienced an incident that led me to think of and appreciate God’s kindness and patience with me. I was angry with a young woman who is under my guardianship....

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April 27, 2024

Persevering in Love

“The elevator is broken again!” my 93-year-old mother stated for the fourth time during our phone conversation. I contacted her assisted-living facility and learned that the elevator was not broken. The...

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April 26, 2024

No Questions Asked

My church operates two food pantries. One is for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food and requires income verification. The other provides food donated by local grocery stores. I especially...

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April 25, 2024

Guiding Light

Watching the sunrise from my balcony is something I always await with enthusiasm. One day I was disappointed because there were many dark, thick clouds in the sky. I thought it...

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April 24, 2024

God Provides Strength

I loved coaching the eight-year-old Rangers Little League team. They learned an important life lesson during the season-ending tournament. The Rangers had yet to win a game, and the team and...

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April 23, 2024

Despite, Not Because

I have often heard it said that “God will never give us more than we can handle.” Yet, there are times in our lives when this is simply not true, and...

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April 22, 2024

Starry Wonder

Several years ago, my wife and I stayed in a rented cabin in the Rocky Mountains. I will never forget that night. The sky was filled with millions of beautiful stars....

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April 21, 2024

Praying Boldly

Our young daughter was tucked into bed, covers up to her chin. After a song, I asked her the same question we pose every evening: “What do you want to pray...

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April 20, 2024

The Power of Salt

Families from our church who live in the neighbourhood are part of the neighbourhood fellowship group. We meet every month for Bible study, prayer and to catch up on our families’...

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