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December 20, 2024

Making a Choice

One winter years ago, I was walking down our long driveway to check the mail. The driveway was covered in snow, and parts of it were icy. I could either walk...

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December 19, 2024

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December 18, 2024

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December 17, 2024

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December 16, 2024

A Persistent Sparrow

Once, not far from my home, I saw a large flock of sparrows landing on a telephone wire. The line was packed with birds sitting nearly shoulder to shoulder. One bird,...

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December 15, 2024

The Joy of Christmas

In my country, Christmas decorations are not common on city streets. They are usually only present in malls or hotels. But there is one location downtown that puts up decorations every...

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December 14, 2024

The Gate

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December 13, 2024

Trusting God

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December 12, 2024

Room for the Manger

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December 11, 2024

Celebrate the Moment

One Saturday evening, my family and I had just had a good dinner. On our walk home, we decided to stop by the grocery store for a few things. It was...

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