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Can Laughter Be a Prayer?
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In the Old Testament, when Sarah laughed at the angel who said she’d bear a child in her old age, was she also praying?
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Take a moment to appreciate the little blessings all around you.
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
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Pablo Diaz reminds us of the healing power of forgiveness and encourages us to have the power to always forgive.
A Heaven-Sent Bouquet of Flowers
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She went above and beyond when she delivered bouquets for the florist. Then the love she shared came full circle.
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Joy Comes with the Morning
By Grace Fo2 min read
A prayer and devotion to help you through dark seasons in your life.
A Devotion to Help You Live from Your Heart
By Susanna Foth Aughtmon2 min read
In the presence of Jesus’ daily abundance, we sometimes forget how blessed we truly are.
4 Important Spiritual Lessons from Trees in the Bible
By Matthew Sleeth, MD4 min read
Matthew Sleeth shares four spiritual lessons we can learn from trees.
This Special Turtle Became a Lifelong Friend
By Jim Tonner3 min read
How a novelty turtle brought joy to his family and customers alike.
Deliverance Alley: Helping the Homeless with Substance Abuse
By Rhonda Willingham9 min read
A clear, quiet voice during her drug addiction led her to a life of service.
How Making Homemade Jam Brought Their Family Together
By Marci Seither4 min read
Sharing a traditional family recipe was a sweet way to forge bonds with her new extended family.
A Divorced Mom Overcame Her Fear of Being Judged
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Their difficult first marriages strengthened their relationship in ways they didn’t expect.
