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September 25, 2026

A Beautiful Picture

I recently visited my older brother who lives far from me. He and his family welcomed me with food and fun. While sitting at his dining room table, I noticed a...

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September 24, 2026

The Spirit’s Voice

After completing a degree in mathematics, I decided to continue my education in the same discipline. However, when it was time for the course exams, I was underprepared. I didn’t know...

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September 23, 2026

Just Ask God

As a healthcare provider, I had many responsibilities in caring for patients in the hospital. One time I was asked to take over a colleague’s work while she was on vacation....

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September 22, 2026

An Easy Load

We were working on our landscaping one Saturday, and our four-year-old grandson was helping us. Benjamin worked diligently, moving bricks and picking up rocks. He talked nonstop, and his presence lightened...

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September 21, 2026

Discerning Your Vocation

From an early age, I wanted to be a lawyer. My inspiration came from watching a TV show about a brilliant attorney who represented wrongly accused clients. I trained as a...

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September 20, 2026

A Good Example

I have made it a habit to walk two miles daily. I walk outside when the weather is nice and inside the mall when the weather is bad. As a senior...

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September 19, 2026

Life-Saving Trust

I recently learned that my seventeen-year-old grandson was involved in a water rescue. While swimming in the ocean with a friend, a riptide began carrying them away from shore. As they...

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September 18, 2026

Unexpected Help

A member of my church asked for my help submitting an online application for her son to attend a popular citywide activity camp program. The program is free, the children have...

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September 17, 2026

Representing Christ

Because I am in prison I have had to grant someone on the outside power of attorney. This allows them to legally represent my interests, sign documents, and make many decisions...

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September 16, 2026

Give to Those Who Ask

When I’m leaving my neighborhood grocery store, I often see a young man standing on the street corner, holding a sign. It says, “Homeless. Please give. Anything helps.” He stands there...

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