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While vacationing at the beach recently, my husband and I enjoyed going for a walk along the shore in the mornings, followed by a refreshing swim in the lake. Rather than putting my running shoes back on again after swimming … Read more
This world would be a much different place were there no goings-on behind the scenes. Consider for a moment, things in life that we have either helped take place, had the privilege of attending, or been the recipient of, because … Read more
Do we personally involve ourselves with too many things in our church and stop worshipping the Lord in the true Spirit? In attending many functions in the church, we may think we are being a blessing to God and ourselves, … Read more
My ten-year-old daughter looks forward to the end of each month with great anticipation. She gets her allowance. By the time her allowance arrives, most of her money from the previous month has been spent. Recently, several days after she … Read more
We have just been to our third wedding in less than six weeks, our sixth in less than a year, and almost as many "Celebrations of Life" — memorials, or funerals. Food follows the ceremony, where more and more, rather … Read more
Yes, Lord, Amen. Is God calling you to a new level or a new work? I feel the Lord is preparing me for something new in my life and I definitely want to say, "Yes, Lord." Did you ever have … Read more
It has been a very long time — almost three years — since I have written for the Daily. I have been through a "spot of bother", have moved and have begun a new ministry with two new congregations. I … Read more
Our family has been struggling for years with conflict, friction, heartache, and personal jabs at my daughter's self-esteem, mostly by her older brother. Family life has been a real struggle. How could we have children that are so mean to … Read more
It seems that ever since reading Chris Clark's devotional, " The Prayer of Jabez ", which appeared on June 9th, I've noticed a proliferation of the prayer on everything from chains to teacups. Perhaps it was always there and I … Read more
"I am the kiddie!" This was my raison d'être. One of the dangers in doing something I think is "worthwhile" is that I become focused on the task and allow myself to become distanced from God. We can see this … Read more