Producing Character
By Justice Carmon “Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” Romans 5:3-5 On a bright Saturday morning, my landlady and I went to the Animal Rescue Center to get a new friend for Maxwell, our house cat. “Look at this one! Isn’t she beautiful?” my landlady said. It was a calico with long hair and bright orange patches. But I was wary because the description said she did not like other cats. “I think we need a better friend for Maxwell.” She read the notice and looked...
Read MoreStay on the Right Route
by Pamela A. Harrison For this is God, our God forever and ever; He will be our guide even to death. Psalm 48:14 “Hi, Dad.” David’s dad looked up as he placed an open map beside his laptop on the table. “Hi, buddy. How was your day?” “Not very good,” David slouched in the chair. “You want to talk about it?” “Todd’s mad at me.” “He is? Why?” David looked at his dad and sighed. “He didn’t do his math assignment last night and he wanted to copy mine.” “What did you do?” “I almost gave my paper to him, but I got a funny feeling in my stomach. So, I told him no. He got mad and said he wasn’t my friend anymore. And to make it worse, Mrs. Wilcox...
Read MoreWinning Over Bullies
By Phyllis Freeman Has not the Lord gone ahead of you. Judges 4:14 CHARACTERS Sisera Deborah Barak Jael A true story is found in Judges 4. A military commander, Sisera, was a bully. He harassed God’s people, the Israelites. They prayed for deliverance from Sisera’s bullying. Deborah was a prophetess and Israel’s judge. She told a soldier, Barak, “I’ll lure Sisera and his troops to the Kishon River. You be ready to attack his army.” Barak told Deborah, “If you don’t go with me… I won’t go.” “I’ll go,” she said, “but the Lord will give Sisera over to a woman…has not the Lord gone ahead of you?” Since Barak was afraid, God was going to let a woman wipe out the great military leader. God always has a plan for victory before...
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By Terri Kelly Everyone is talking about their New Year’s resolutions. Do you have one? How about helping your family save money? For real—you can save big bucks. What is this radical idea? Cook one meal a week—the H. N. Y. Plan. H is for Have a Plan Have the plan on paper. Brainstorm foods you could prepare without much adult help.* SECRET: Nix homemade recipes for time savers by serving ready-made foods. SECRET: Keep reading to see meal ideas at the end of the article. N is for Negotiate the Plan Negotiate, or talk, with your parents. Write a grocery list so you have the supplies on hand, then select which day you’ll cook. SECRET: Sweeten the deal by choosing a night you usually go out to eat. Y is for Your Savings You’re saving the...
Read MoreIn God’s Pocket
By Mike Thaler TUCKED IN GOD’S POCKET SAFE AND SOUND SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE SKY AND GROUND NESTLED IN HIS LOVING SPACE SURROUNDED WITH HIS PEACE AND GRACE WHILE STORMS MAY RAGE AND RAVE OUTSIDE THEY CANNOT TOUCH THIS PLACE INSIDE Copyright 2012 Mike Thaler Used with...
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