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I Am Here
The chicken feet were ordered for me by friends. The dish looked yummy, actually. The feet were fried with a tasty sauce, but nothing could prepare me for the texture of…
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The Best Pitcher He’s Got
“Mom, would you start practicing with me at 5 a.m.? I’ve figured out if I practice an extra two hours every day except for Sunday, in only one year I will…
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Love God
The Holy Spirit’s agenda for us in 2024 is clear: He wants the first commandment to take first place in our hearts. The first commandment — to love God with all…
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Even in the Wilderness
When God brought the nation of Israel from Egypt to the border of Canaan, the Israelites didn’t believe they could overcome the giants in the land. Because of their unbelief, God…
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The Ring
My husband and I celebrated our 28th wedding anniversary on Oct. 13. In all those years, the one constant has been his wedding ring. It has seen us through making decisions as…
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A Boy Goes to War
I was born in Volga, South Dakota, on May 18, 1946. I was the oldest of seven children. I lived in South Dakota my first years and then relocated to St…
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