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Prayer overcomes grief
One evening a few years ago, during a challenging time not long before my mom’s passing, I was on a walk, feeling unsupported and sorry for myself. Then, while admiring some Christmas lights, I took a misstep and fell, twisting my ankle. This occurred at some distance from my house, and I did not have my cellphone with me.
I was in some pain but stood and continued walking, slowly at first. As I reached out to God, the truth quickly dawned on me as if He were speaking directly to me: “Do you need anything other than the support I give you? I am with you always, providing everything you need.” This spiritual fact was like a brilliant light piercing the mental darkness I had been feeling. I returned home from my walk with no pain or swelling in my ankle.
When my mom passed a couple of days later, I felt our divine Father-Mother’s tender love supporting me. That weekend, my dance school had two major performances, and I was able to oversee them successfully, feeling buoyed by God’s grace.
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December 5, 2022 issue
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Facing what we fear
Larissa Snorek
Keeping Watch
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A refreshing and transformative approach to mental health
Debbie Peck
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Victory over cruelty
Name Withheld
- Image and Inspiration
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Supply chain worries and a surefire way to seek help
Andrew Cutts
Teens
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If your friend is feeling sad or depressed
Arnold Kalala
Healings
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Chronic stomach pain disappears
Debora Denny
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Prayer overcomes grief
Kristen Graham
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Painful sore healed
Carolyn Garnaas
Bible Lens
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God the Preserver of Man
December 5–11, 2022
Letters & Conversations
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Letters & Conversations
Annette Kreutziger-Herr, Sue Holzberlein, Christie Hanzlik