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June 18, 2026

The Narrow Way

One day I needed time to think and reflect on all that was happening in my life. I decided to go for a walk in the forest on a path I...

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The Livermore Light Bulb

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July 9, 2018

Rock-Solid Faith

I have recently been inspired and encouraged by the rock-solid faith displayed by two of my friends in very difficult circumstances. Muriel, who is in her eighties, lost her friend of...

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July 8, 2018

God Is with Us

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July 7, 2018

God, Our Strength

One day as I was traveling toward my native village, I was unable to see our small mountain Pawagadh due to the heavy fog. But I knew it was still there....

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July 6, 2018

“Focus!”

While I was sitting on the couch visiting with my grandson, who had just finished his first semester of college, my five-year-old granddaughter brought me a book so I could read...

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July 5, 2018

More than Conquerors

“It’s too hard. I don’t think I can do this,” said one of my students when I asked her to answer a math question. On that day, she started learning a...

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July 4, 2018

Free Sweet Corn

The farmers’ market was loaded with vegetables at the height of the summer harvest. My wife and I moved through the crowd with our children, enjoying the sights and smells —...

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July 3, 2018

Out of My Comfort Zone

Almost every summer I have vacationed on family property on a lake in Maine. I love to swim, but the lake temperature never warms up to the temperature of the air....

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July 2, 2018

God’s Glorious Colors

As I was finishing up the dinner dishes, the phone rang. It was my neighbor. I could tell from her voice that she was excited. “Look out your window,” she said....

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July 1, 2018

The Wise Builder

The experience of remodeling a home while keeping up its normal operation can be stressful. Scheduling mealtimes, comings and goings, and discovering the need for unexpected repairs are just a few...

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