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Day 2 — Healing the Broken Heart
A broken heart is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of deep love. Many of us carry old hurts or regrets that have…
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The Joyful Gift of Laughter
Proverbs 17:22 calls laughter “good medicine”—and science now proves it. Research shows laughter reduces stress hormones by up to 37%, boosts immune function, and increases…
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Drawing Near to God in Nature
Do you remember the last time you stopped to really look at the sky? Or listened to birds singing in the morning? God’s creation is…
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A Light to Guide the Way
The future feels uncertain sometimes. You cannot see what tomorrow holds. But here is what you do know: God’s Word is a light for your…
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The Blessing of Friendship
Do you ever catch yourself smiling at a memory of an old friend—someone who knew you when your hair wasn’t gray and your steps were…
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Growing in Wisdom with the Years
With silver hair and years behind you, you see life differently now. Ruth’s focus on what truly matters, Walter’s humility from hard lessons, and Florence’s…
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God’s Faithfulness in Our Growing Years
What burdens—like guilt or regret—might you be carrying that God is inviting you to release? Aging is not a retreat from purpose—it’s a sacred continuation…
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Quiet Time: Finding God in Stillness
When was the last time you sat in silence—not scrolling, not planning, not rushing—just sitting with God? In a noisy world, solitude feels rare, yet…
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Resting in God’s Plan
In the later seasons of life, it’s comforting to know that every twist and turn is part of God’s divine plan. Drawing from Jeremiah 29:11,…
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Seen, Loved, and Never Alone
Loneliness can feel overwhelming, but God’s love and the care of friends can bring comfort and hope. Even in our loneliest times, God places people…
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In the Quiet Ache of Loneliness
As I read to Adolfo from Matthew 10, his eyes softened. The words about sparrows—small, seemingly insignificant—spoke directly to a quiet ache in him. Loneliness.…
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Sharing God’s Glory
Jesus’ prayer is not just about heaven; it is about now. Even in the gray seasons of life, His glory is with us. Seniors carry…
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