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A lesson in unfailing love

May 29, 2024 07:08PM ● By Lawrence Yoshito Shiroma

Sammy, our beloved cocker spaniel, had been a constant presence in our family for nearly 15 years. Throughout numerous ministry-related relocations, he proved to be our faithful family pet.

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Eternal cling: The roll of plastic wrap that's seen decades unfold

May 29, 2024 03:56PM ● By Rhonda Wray

I didn’t intend for it to become a family heirloom, but it’s been a part of our family forever. I fear it will outlive me, but I don’t want my kids to fight over who gets "stuck" with it.

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I thought I had the flu. Then I almost died.

May 29, 2024 03:27PM ● By Carrie Bourdow

Learn about a woman's critical battle with a superbug and the urgent global need for new antibiotics to combat rising antimicrobial resistance.

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How can we face God with a failed report card?

May 29, 2024 02:56PM ● By Lynn Gendusa

Reflect on living well, not long. And remember, life's value is measured by deeds, not days.

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Unlikely odds: The staggering probability of being alive

Apr 28, 2024 12:13PM ● By Wendell Fowler

Reflect on the extraordinary chance of human existence and the importance of treating our bodies with care.

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The challenge of staying true to Christ

Apr 28, 2024 12:00PM ● By Patrick Ralston

Jesus has given every Christian the task of tilling their assigned land with a horse-drawn plow. Though challenging, staying focused on this path yields fulfilling results.

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Lifelong partners: my parents' 65-year love story

Apr 26, 2024 04:30PM ● By Rhonda Wray

Sometimes, against the odds, marriages endure for the duration. I know one of these couples well because they raised me.

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Environmentalists have changed—and not in a good way

Mar 15, 2024 02:49PM ● By Karen I. Shragg

While switching to renewable energy, planting trees and using reusable bags are good efforts, they're not enough. We're depleting our resources rapidly, and we must stop before it's too late.

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From hippies to hipsters: Witnessing the continuation of faith across generations

Feb 23, 2024 02:30PM ● By Lynn Gendusa

Our world isn't doomed by changes in music preferences or unconventional appearances. Instead, hope thrives in the ongoing tradition of passing on faith from one generation to the next.

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How to eradicate the homelessness crisis

Feb 20, 2024 12:37PM ● By Kerry Jackson & Wayne Winegarden

Sustainably addressing the homelessness crisis is a moral imperative and an economic necessity. Adopting the right policies should be at the top of every state’s legislative to-do list.

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Sifting through the past

Feb 20, 2024 11:54AM ● By Rhonda Wray

When my parents moved, we sold the family home and started downsizing. Sorting through books and parting with sentimental items clarified essentials and emphasized what truly matters.

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Enjoy your stuff, but are you prepared to let it go?

Feb 20, 2024 09:34AM ● By Dr. Glenn Mollette

Explore the transient nature of our stuff and learn how to plan for the future of your belongings with these helpful tips. Plus, readers weigh in with their thoughts.

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