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Lessons from a Bamboo Farmer

Lessons from the Bamboo Farmer

(In honor of Mother’s Day, Sharon’s devotion will focus on motherhood.)

Today’s Truth
Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we shall reap if we do not grow weary (Galatians 6:9 NASB).

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For years I told people that I was in labor for 23 hours.  Read more…

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Oil for my Lamp

Today’s Truth
“Her lamp does not go out at night…” (Proverbs 31:18 NIV).

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Driving along the coast and coming upon a lighthouse is an inspiring sight.   Even though the map marks where the landmarks are stationed, it still brings a thrill when each one comes into view.  That’s how I feel when I see a mother nurturing her child.   Read more…

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Giving our Children to God

 

Today’s Truth:
“Everything is possible for him who believes” (Mark 9:23 NIV).

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Once, a distraught father had an unruly son with multiple physical and emotional problems. Many people even said the boy was possessed by a demon. The dad had tried everything, but the boy continued to demonstrate anti-social behavior: throwing himself in the fire and then in water.  Read more…