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The Curious Case of Joe: A Parenting Story
It started out as a normal afternoon for Jennifer. As usual, she had walked over to a neighboring apartment to tutor a boy in reading. After the lesson was over, Gab had asked to play with her son Levi. Therefore, Gab, Alex, and Levi went outside to play. Gab and Alex’s grandfather sat outside to…
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Journey of Faith: From Child to Adulthood
When I was about 6 or 7 years old, I watched Rev. Charles Stanley on television. At that time, my family only had three channels. Many times, I would wake up on Sunday mornings and watch television while eating peanut butter sandwiches or peanut butter and crackers. Two of the channels only had news on…
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Lessons from My Great-Grandpa Berry’s Life
Great-grandpa Berry lived a complex life, serving in the army, farming, and working various jobs, but he struggled with hypocrisy and illegal activities. In his final days, he expressed love for his family and a longing for redemption before passing away.
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Mother’s Day Reflections: Healing from Past Pain
Mother’s Day is filled with mixed feelings for women as well as men. Contrary to popular belief, men also get emotional on Mother’s Day. Some have lost their mothers. Others do not know who their mother is. Some love their mothers, while others hate their mother. Many of…
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The True Cost of Materialism
There is a fine line between providing for your family and coveting money. Bible says, “… If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an infidel” (1 Timothy 5:8). However, it also says, “For the love of money is…
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Lessons from Ants: Teaching Kids Biblical Wisdom
I have often read my Bible aloud with my son in the same room. I have been doing this since he was born. Now, I am wondering if he understood more than I thought. He has started going outside to look at ants. The Bible says, “Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways,…
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Treasured Family Shell: A Legacy Across Generations
The narrative recounts a cherished family tradition involving a treasured shell found by the grandmother, passed down to future generations, symbolizing love and connection.
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The Snakes who terrorized a young girl in Mississippi
A mother’s story highlights her childhood fear of snakes and how prayer helped alleviate her anxiety and protect her family.
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Bloopers From Church: Laughter in Faith
Grandpa told stories about bloopers that happened inside the church. Here are a couple of them. Announcement Blooper: The pastor was telling what was going on in the coming up week. He said, “A fun outing will be a taffy party. There will be a peter pulling at Brother Candy Smith’s house on Tuesday…
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The Joy of Resurrection: Jesus is Alive
Jesus is alive, bringing joy and ending sorrow; the stone was rolled away, and death could not stop him.