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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 4 MIN

A Little Ice Cream For The Soul

from Starting Right · host DannyMac

A six-year-old asks to say grace at a restaurant and casually thanks God for food, liberty, justice, and maybe ice cream for dessert. People laugh, but one sharp comment from a nearby adult turns the moment into something heavier, and the question that follows is heartbreakingly real: “Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?” That single line opens the door to a deeper conversation about prayer, shame, and what we assume God is like. We tell the full story of Mandy and the surprising response that comes from an elderly gentleman, then we sit with the moment that changes everything: Mandy quietly gives her own ice cream to the woman who criticized her. It’s a simple act, but it carries a rare kind of strength. If you’ve been craving a short morning devotional with real-life meaning, this is a five-minute reset on kindness, humility, and what childlike faith actually looks like in the real world. We would love to hear your comments. Send us a Text MessageSupport the show

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A six-year-old asks to say grace at a restaurant and casually thanks God for food, liberty, justice, and maybe ice cream for dessert. People laugh, but one sharp comment from a nearby adult turns the moment into something heavier, and the question that follows is heartbreakingly real: “Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?” That single line opens the door to a deeper conversation about prayer, shame, and what we assume God is like. We tell the full story of Mandy and the surprising respo...

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