August 11, 2026

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A Father Stops to Smell the Flowers—and Finds Grace
Erik Raymond · Ligonier Ministries

I was pleasantly surprised recently while on a walk with my four-year-old daughter. She pointed out a flower, stooped over it to smell it, and then turned back at me to smile. Armed with this cute smile that was framed by her curly hair, she made her request, “Come and smell this one, Daddy.” Being neither willing nor able to refuse her, I complied. And after smelling the flower I have to admit, it smelled surprisingly beautiful. The strange thing is I have walked up and down this street for ye…

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