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Daily Bread- The Widow’s Faith April 26, 2018It is pitch dark when Ah-pi starts her day. Others in the village will wake up soon to make their way to the rubber plantation. Harvesting latex is one of the main sources of income for people living in Hongzhuang village, China. To collect as much latex as possible, the trees must be tapped very early in the morning, before daybreak. Ah-pi will be among the […]Poh Fang Chia
- Amnesia April 25, 2018Emergency Services in Carlsbad, California, came to the rescue of a woman with an Australian accent who couldn’t recall who she was. Because she was suffering from amnesia and had no ID with her, she was unable to provide her name or where she had come from. It took the help of doctors and international media to restore her health, tell her story, and reunit […]Mart DeHaan
- The Waiting Place April 24, 2018“Waiting for the fish to bite or waiting for wind to fly a kite. Or waiting around for Friday night . . . . Everyone is just waiting”—or so Dr. Seuss, author of many children’s books, says. So much of life is about waiting, but God is never in a hurry—or so it seems. “God has His hour and delay,” suggests an old, reliable saying. Thus we wait. Waiting is har […]David H. Roper
- The Widow’s Faith April 26, 2018
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- My One Thing April 26, 2018The song “You Are My One Thing,” by songwriter Hannah McClure voices a deep cry of the heart to walk closely with God and experience His presence. The lyrics are a beautiful reminder of how our relationship with God can transform our lives. Hannah says that the song came out of a season when God was calling her back to remember the time where she’d first exp […]Ruth O'Reilly-Smith
- Comes in Pretty Handy April 25, 2018We don’t use money in heaven,” says Clarence the angel in the classic movie It’s a Wonderful Life. “It comes in pretty handy down here, Bub!” replies an exasperated, earthbound George Bailey.Tim Gustafson
- Healthy Together April 24, 2018My friend Jen and I are looking forward to meeting in Atlanta for a much-anticipated reunion. Our friendship formed over a short span of time, but the bond has remained strong despite the distance that separates us. Anne, in the novel Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery said it best: “Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It’s splendid t […]Regina Franklin
- My One Thing April 26, 2018
Category Archives: story
a long or a short ride what will it be?
THE RIDE Twenty years ago, I drove a cab for a living. It was a cowboy’s life, a life for someone who wanted no boss. What I didn’t realize was that it was also a ministry. Because I drove the … Continue reading
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Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is approaching. It’s time to buy a padlock, book a flight to Paris with your true love, and be “love-locked” happily ever after. That’s what tens of thousands of couples have been doing for the better part … Continue reading
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PINEWOOD DERBY (The wisdom of a child)
PINEWOOD DERBY (The wisdom of a child) My son Gilbert was eight years old and had been in Cub Scouts only a short time. During one of his meetings he was handed a sheet of paper, a block of wood … Continue reading
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“THE CHRISTMAS PAGEANT.”
As you know, Christmas Pageants are very popular this time of year. I received the following message this week about one mother’s experience at such a Pageant. It should either bring back memories, or a laugh or two to start … Continue reading
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a Christmas Classic
Today, I will share A Christmas Classic that we all know and love. May you have a Very Merry Christmas, and may all of your Christmas wishes come true! _______________________ First of all, let us learn all about who wrote … Continue reading
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Run in the rain…..
A little girl had been shopping with her Mom in Target. She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful red haired, freckle faced image of innocence. It was pouring outside. The kind of rain that gushes over the top … Continue reading
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I Wish For You, A Sandpiper……
The Sandpiper by Robert Peterson A Very Touching Story She was six years old when I first met her on the beach near where I live. I drive to this beach, a distance of three or four miles, … Continue reading
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LUCKY
LUCKY Anyone who has pets will really like this. You’ll like it even if you don’t and may decide you need one. Mary and her husband Jim had a dog, Lucky. Lucky was a real character. Whenever Mary and … Continue reading
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THE LESSON OF THE COFFEE BEAN
THE LESSON OF THE COFFEE BEAN A daughter complained to her father about how hard things were for her.”As soon as I solve one problem,” she said, “another one comes up. I’m tired of struggling.” Her father, a … Continue reading
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AMAZING GRACIE’S DEVOTION
AMAZING GRACIE’S DEVOTION By Saralee Perel This month I began writing one column after another, but nothing clicked. I finally realized my mind’s been on a subject that I’ve been postponing putting into words. But now it is time. My … Continue reading
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