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Prayers and Devotions

A Kind and Giving Father

by Shirlee Vandegrift Kind and Giving Father, We are a country based on Your principles. The beginning words of the Declaration of Independence includes the sentence, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that … Continue reading

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A Simple Plan

In John’s gospel Jesus talks to Peter about what will happen when Peter gets old. We can read these verses in John 21 and learn about God’s plan for Peter.  We can read these verses and be glad that it … Continue reading

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Tenses of Gratitude

Aging is a fertile field for past tense gratitude. I can reflect on my life and recognize God’s protective hand on my childhood years. How does a child even stay alive on a small farm where my small hands were … Continue reading

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Our Country Prays Today

Our God and Father, we acknowledge You as the creator of all and the ruler over all power and authority—those recognized as having national significance and those unseen by the human eye. On a day when our nation is called … Continue reading

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