A Lifetime of Pennies: How Otha Anders Turned Spare Change Into a Lesson in Gratitude
When Otha Anders rolled a dolly stacked with heavy water jugs into his local bank, the sound of clinking metal instantly drew attention.
Bank tellers paused, customers stared, and the ordinary morning suddenly became unforgettable.
Inside those jugs was not just loose change, but 45 years of patience and faith—a collection of pennies that told a story far richer than their monetary value.
A Hobby With a Higher Purpose
Unlike most people who treat pennies as pocket clutter, Anders believed every coin carried meaning.
For him, a penny found on the sidewalk wasn’t random luck; it was a reminder from God to be thankful.
He often explained that when he was too distracted to pray, a penny would appear, nudging him to stop and reflect.
What began as a casual habit grew into a daily spiritual practice—one coin at a time.
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