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Today's Devotional

June 3, 2026

New Seasons

When I graduated from college, I wondered, Where do I go from here? In school, I had structure and the goal of achieving my degree. But after college, endless opportunities arose....

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February 13, 2026

Present in Our Pain

One summer evening, I flipped through my prayer journal filled with scribbled prayers, quotes, and drawings. The journal was from a time I had struggled with anemia, requiring multiple iron infusions....

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February 12, 2026

Steps to Life

In our church’s praise book there is a song entitled “Tiap Langkahku diatur oleh Tuhan.” This song is a translation of the song “Each Step I Take.” Usually I interpret the...

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February 11, 2026

Got a Minute?

I used to work with a man who I knew to be a Christian and who prayed fervently. Once when I was scheduled for a medical procedure, I asked him to...

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February 10, 2026

God Speaks

I have had a wonderful life. I graduated from high school and college with honors. I served as a naval officer and later had a successful career in public relations. I...

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February 9, 2026

Determined

I was riding the bus to church when I saw a woman suddenly snatch the purse of another passenger sitting close to me. I immediately prayed for God’s help as the...

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February 8, 2026

Rest

Recently, I had the opportunity to spend time with a dear friend who is experiencing a health challenge. As we discussed treatment and doctors’ recommendations, I noticed that there was an...

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February 7, 2026

A Little Cake

Sometimes God helps us in unexpected ways, just as God helped the widow in today’s scripture. Perhaps when she saw Elijah she hoped that he was bringing food. Instead, he came...

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February 6, 2026

Alone with God

When Jesus said, “When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen” (Matt. 6:6), he was highlighting the importance of humility and...

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February 5, 2026

God Provides

Five years ago, my life was turned upside down when I became disabled from trauma I endured. At the time, I couldn’t imagine how I would survive. But God provided. God...

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February 4, 2026

More than Enough

One of my kids has an innate sense of fairness. He can be counted on to divvy up snacks so that everyone gets their fair share. When it comes to chores,...

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