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Today's Devotional

June 19, 2026

Living Water

My daughter’s paternal grandfather gave her a plant. The plant liked direct sunlight but also enjoyed the benefits of rainwater. It bloomed, and we were rewarded with beautiful white and pink...

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I was standing near a large building that was about to be demolished. The building had offered office space for many businesses and organizations. My church used to rent a worship...

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January 15, 2019

The Gift of Another Year

At the retirement home where I live, I host the birthday dinners. Each month I share with the guests the verse quoted above. A birthday celebration can be a time to...

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January 14, 2019

In the Same Boat

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January 13, 2019

Welcoming All

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January 12, 2019

Answering Our Cries

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January 11, 2019

The Aroma of Christ

Walking on our northern Utah trails gives me a great appreciation of God’s majesty. My eyes delight in the beauty of the snow-covered Wasatch peaks and the sunlight sparkling on the...

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January 10, 2019

Restore with Love

I recently read an article about a tribe in northern Natal in South Africa. According to tribal custom, when someone does something wrong or detrimental to others, the members of the...

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Look Around

I have a double stroller for my twin daughters. Its rigid canopy normally stays over their heads like an umbrella, but it can be pulled down so that it covers their...

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January 8, 2019

The Promise of Forgiveness

Years ago I found myself sitting on the front steps of my house while the person sitting beside me was breaking my heart. In tears and anger, I pushed the hurt...

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