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How Can I Help?

1429) There have been a few times in my life when four words have made a difference between encouragement and doom. They are, How can I help? When I’ve heard these words, I’ve felt like the weight I’ve been carrying got lighter. Why? Because support from other people is a need we have and a
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Lists

1428) For years, my husband and I traveled up and down the east coast between North Carolina and Maine. Though these trips were grueling and seemed endless, there was always the anticipation of our destination. Because we would be away from our home for a couple of months, I used to make lists of what
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Overheard

1427) In my classroom, when the kids are waiting for their buses to be called, they have interesting conversations. I work quietly at my desk and they sometimes forget I can hear their conversations, even when I don’t want to. When the kids think no one is listening outside of their audience, it would do
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When I Call God a Liar

1426) I would not like to be a store-owner right now. Anyone who listens to the news or reads current events on their newsfeeds knows there is an ongoing surge of shoplifting and robberies. Even the biggest store chains are having to close up shop in some locations because they are losing so much money.
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Predictability

1425) Everything within my being yearns for predictability. In fact, those who know me well know I rarely vary things in my life. I get up at the same time; I follow my writing and teaching schedule consistently, and I usually order the same foods when out for a meal. I get teased for this,
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Less Fortunate

1424) I am fortunate because my parents made it a priority that I learn about and know the word of God — the Bible. The lessons I learned growing up have given me the foundation for a productive life and ministry through teaching and writing. These thoughts came to mind while reading Psalm 41:3. Here,
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Faith Healing

1423) I have known and read about people who say God has healed them from many things. They were suffering one moment and in the next; they were whole. I cannot say I have experienced this sort of healing, but I believe the God who created the entire universe can certainly do these things when
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Welcome!

1422) I miss my grandparents. When they were alive and I’d pick up the phone to call them, my grandfather always said so tenderly, Hey honey! I could hear the excitement in his voice and in my grandmother’s. I always felt welcomed by them, with no exception. This sense of welcome is what Paul describes
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Recognition

1421) We all desire recognition. We may not want it to be publicly given, but we yearn for our contributions, ideas, and talents to be noticed. Have you ever considered, however, that people recognize what we say and do because of the family we come from? Oh, that must be so-and-so’s daughter; she acts just
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Brotherly Love

1420) Take a moment and think of the people you enjoy being around. Now, think about why you enjoy them. Is it because they constantly talk about only themselves? Is it because they frequently belittle you? Is it because you enjoy being around people with whom you have nothing in common? Of course, the answer
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