“—to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me”—Acts 26:18 (ESV). In 1950, the small town of Wetumka, Okla. was scammed by a visitor …
“When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality”—Romans 12:13 (NLT). Newspaper photos, social media posts and live TV coverage depicted the devastation. Those viewing the destruction left in the wake of Hurricane Harvey could only imagine what the Texas victims were experiencing. For those of us …
“But then I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago”—Psalm 77:11 (NLT). Do you remember when we were arguing over who had the most frogs in their jar and accidentally let them loose in Mom’s car?” I laughed as my sister and I recalled some of our …
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world”—John 16:33 (NIV). When a dear friend phoned me recently, she asked for prayer, specifically for her son-in-law and daughter who were preparing to travel out of …
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