EARNESTLY CONTEND FOR THE FAITH WHICH WAS ONCE DELIVERED UNTO THE SAINTS
Don Wolfe, a father in our Portland congregation, tells of a time when today’s text resolved a defining moment in his life. Don was attending a required psychology class in college. One...
Even wearing three-inch heels, Mrs. Smith was still a bit shy of five feet tall. However, despite being short of stature, she was a woman of authority. Fellow teachers noticed that her students learned well and her classes seemed well-disciplined.
My husband’s classroom was next door to a habitually unruly fourth grade class, and...
Like many children, my siblings and I used to play “Follow the Leader” — the game where one child leads others around. When we were very young, this involved merely trailing behind the leader as he walked around chairs and the sofa or, when outside, around bushes and...
GPS (Global Positioning System) devices have become increasingly popular for aiding drivers in finding their way to their destinations. A while back, I purchased a smaller, hand-held model to keep me from getting lost while hiking in the mountains or driving on obscure mountain...
For most genuine products that are crafted in the world today, an imitation is also made, and then sold for a cheaper price. For example, on the streets of many cities in Asia, you can purchase “genuine” Rolex watches, Nike running shoes, or Prada handbags...
I have not always understood God’s timetable when He required me to wait. One day, I left work and drove to what is called a “fast food” restaurant. I was in a hurry, as usual; even more so on that particular day because I had a four-and-a-half-hour drive ahead of me, and I wanted...
The tiny gift shop decorated in pink hearts and satin roses was buzzing with activity. Like bees to honey, the majority of the early afternoon customers were clustered around the rows of Valentine sentiments. The day set aside to express love to those who are special to us was just around the corner. With...
When I was young, we did a lot of hiking in the backcountry. One particular time, when I was twelve, my dad took a friend and me up the coast range about six miles and dropped us off by ourselves. It was early in...
I spent Tuesday afternoon packing a bag to take to the hospital. I was scheduled to have major surgery the next morning. I was not sure what to pack, because...
My husband worked at one company for over thirty years. His employers operated the business with foresight and integrity, and we appreciated that. When our children were young, this company instituted a profit-sharing retirement program. We did not need to contribute to ...