Pick the Most Valuable

1970) My grandfather, Papa, was a character. He was a great story-teller (this is probably where I get this gift) and he always had a twinkle in his eye. An example of who he was is reflected in the memory of when I was young, he gave me $5.00 on my birthday. Then, he’d smile
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I Recognize You

1969) My husband and I have been married almost 40 years. Because of this, if we’re in a crowd and I can’t see his face, if I see the back of his head or body, I can quickly identify him.   This comes to mind when I read 1 John 4:16. Here, John said something
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First Words

1968) I have a book that is quite unique. It contains the last words famous people have said before they died. It sounds somewhat gruesome, but it’s actually quite interesting.   As I thought about the last words people said, it makes my mind also go in the opposite direction. John 20:19 reveals the first
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The Dead Will Hear

1967) I have written these one-minute devotions since 2019 and have really loved it. It has given me an opportunity to search through the scriptures from a new perspective. I’ve also “discovered” gems in verses I’ve previously skipped or skimmed for various reasons. One such verse is John 5:28.   Here, Jesus is talking about
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Who’s Your Father?

1966) For many of us, we wanted to please our parents as we grew up. This need to be accepted precipitated many of our actions through the years and can still live within our hearts as adults.   I think it’s reasonable to say we all have this desire to be accepted and it can
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Giving Up

1965) I have deep within me a drive to not give up. My husband has told me multiple times he admires this. Because I don’t give up, landing my first book contract with a publisher is something to be admired. I have received “no’s” time after time after time and yet, I still haven’t given
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Gave not Lost

1964) In my youth, I played basketball for many years. There were games I exerted a huge effort in order to win and there were others, this wasn’t needed. There were a few games, however, when we clearly knew we would lose and because we got so discouraged, we mentally and physically gave up. Being
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New vs. Old

1963) When I was young and growing up in church, I would listen to things the adults were “concerned” with, such as what color the new carpet or choir robes should be, and I’d shake my head. I was amazed that some people were getting so fired up over a proposal to change something that
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Thieves

1962) Before we moved to Maine, each summer we had off from teaching, we’d come up here and work on getting our future homestead ready for our eventual move. Though our acreage was (and is) beautiful, it is on the remote side and thieves broke into our buildings three times.   If you’ve ever been
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Water is Always Better

1961) I am fortunate I never acquired a taste for alcohol. I made it through the rebellious high school years with only taking small sips. I just couldn’t stand the taste. It’s funny, now that I’m an adult, I find the need to explain to friends why I’m not ordering a drink as they do
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