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What’s next?
BY DAWN REED My co-worker Michelle gave her heart to Jesus when she was 14. Over the years, she has served at her church in many ways: children’s church, Sunday School, VBS, and wherever needed. Months ago, her new pastor asked the congregation, “What’s next?” Yes, they were loving and serving the Lord, but what…
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Leaving Africa
BY DAWN REED Let’s begin at the end. I am writing this on the plane. We are boarded and ready to return from Gate Five in Nairobi, Kenya. The captain has just finished making the traditional announcements in both German and English. The flight attendants have shown the obligatory video regarding every emergency imaginable. We…
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What God can do with a motley crew
BY DAWN REED They didn’t look like much. Three “D’s.” Described as “distressed, in debt and discontented,” they weren’t exactly the kind of bunch you’d want to throw in with. Distressed also means “upset, distraught, troubled, worried.” In debt? I know exactly what that is: financial bondage. Been there, done that. Synonyms for discontented are…
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A mission trip to Kenya
BY DAWN REED Winnie, about 6 or 7 years old, came to the clinic because she had a toothache. She opened her mouth wide and I saw the problem. Two of her back teeth were broken off. They looked painful. I work for a pediatric dentist. Helping kids get out of tooth pain is my…
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Beware of hasty decisions
BY DAWN REED Decisions made in haste or on emotions don’t usually turn out as planned. I can attest to that. One morning in eighth grade, I did something very, very, very not smart. It seemed like such a cool idea at the time. Trendy even. No one had ever done it before; I would…
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Calling for help
BY DAWN REED Steve is a genius. Really. He is a pharmacist, a deacon, a missionary, plus so much more. I can’t think of anything he can’t do. His wife, Alicia, is also very intelligent. They both have hearts for Jesus, serve Him faithfully and are dear friends. Steve and Alicia are leading our mission…
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From bumper pads to graduation gown
BY DAWN REED Graduation is a wonderful time-even through the tears. Teenagers are accomplishing great milestones, while parents are trying not to overthink the future. I remember it well… It seems like it was just the other day when my husband and I were picking out bumper pads for a crib. We were filled with…
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A time to plant, a time to uproot
BY DAWN REED Pansies are my favorite flowers in the spring. My great-grandmother loved them, too. The bright colors with the black centers are the ones I love best. Because my beloved knows that, each spring, he makes sure I have lots of them to plant in pots on the front and back porches. This…
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Time for tea
BY DAWN REED If you know me well at all, you’ve probably noticed that I don’t wear dresses. I’m a jeans girl and don’t like to dress up at all. But I was invited to do a devotion at a tea party at a church in Annville. They were having their first one since COVID.…
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Tense times in Babylon
BY DAWN REED When we began studying Daniel last week in youth Sunday School, I thought, “This will be great for teenagers.” To be truthful, it’s good for kids who are six, 16 and 60-plus. There are many truths to unpack from this familiar book of the Bible, no matter your age. Countless young men…
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