"We had been married about four months when financial worries set in...."

Key verse — Psalm 37:3 “Trust in the Lord and do good.”

Today's episode is read by Sheena Quek.

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"The pig apparently decided this was his stop. He walked up to the edge of the flatbed and leapt out onto the highway right in front of our car. The pig landed on its side..."

Key verse — Jeremiah 29:12 “Then shall you call on me, and you shall go and pray to me, and I will listen to you.”

Today's episode is read by Bernice Leong.

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"When Sky came along, it was Roy’s turn to play stay- at-home parent. Every day, they both spent time in anticipation of mommy coming home..."

Key verse — Matthew 7:7 “A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

Today's episode is read by Sheena Quek.

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"We have all heard about the importance of “quality time” spent with children. On the flip side, we also hear that the quality of the time is more important than the quantity of time..."

Key verse — Hebrews 10:25 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”

Today's episode is read by Bernice Leong.

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"I’m a realist. I’m so objective that in our very first year of marriage, I released Roy from the obligation of roses, chocolates and niceties on Valentine’s and anniversaries."

Key verse — Matthew 7:7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.”

Today's episode is read by Sheena Quek.

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"...may I ask You something, Lord? Why did You allow those people to hurt me? If You love me so much, why didn’t You protect me from them?"

Key verse — Revelation 21:4 “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

Today's episode is read by Bernice Leong.

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"Standing in a pile of dung, I was lost in exquisite beauty..."

Key verse — 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.”

Today's episode is read by Sheena Quek.

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"My toes searched for traction on the slippery rocks as I gingerly moved forward. Then, suddenly I lost my footing... "

Key verse — Psalm 66:12 “You let people ride over our heads; we went through fire and water,

but you brought us to a place of abundance.”

Today's episode is read by Bernice Leong.

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"Make a list of the constants that break the mundane in your life. Recognize the little things that add bliss to your ordinary day."

Key verse — James 1:17 “Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.”

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"Mary is every woman. Reach out to her, and you will find yourself in the presence of the Son!"

Key verse — Matthew 1:18 “This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about[a]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.”

Today's episode is read by Bernice Leong.

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