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September 20, 2025

Needing the Light

My infertility journey was an incredibly long and lonely time. Friends and co-workers were all having babies seemingly on demand. Even those that needed medical assistance were able to conceive, but...

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September 19, 2025

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“Can you take care of the children on Tuesday night?” asked a friend in my church. I was going to say no because I had no experience in children’s ministry, but...

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September 18, 2025

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September 17, 2025

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My friend Dave suffers from severe Parkinson’s disease. He now needs a wheelchair, speaks in a whisper, and cannot lift his head. Although Dave has limitations, every weekday he gives what...

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September 16, 2025

The Right Path

I was depressed, weighed down by decisions I made that were clearly not aligned with the values of a Christ-filled life and were leading me down the wrong path. One morning...

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September 15, 2025

Not Alone

My father was my first welding instructor. He taught me the basics, which became the foundation for my continued improvement. Then I went to welding school and worked with more experienced...

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September 14, 2025

You Matter

I have been involved in prison ministry since 2016. Once I received an email from a woman in federal prison that said, “The Christmas celebration with you guys was incredible. It...

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September 13, 2025

The Wonder of Creation

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September 12, 2025

The Right Time

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September 11, 2025

The Great Healer

In 2011 as the tenth anniversary of 9/11 approached, I accepted my church’s invitation to share my testimony. My husband and I had witnessed the attack from our apartment nearby. We...

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