Precious Pearls

Dear Friends, 
One of our daily readings has aroused my interest in pearls, and I have found they present an eloquent allegory from nature.  
Pearls are among the most valued of gems.  Large, perfectly shaped pearls rank in value with the most precious stones.  However, they are very different from other gems.   Most gems are minerals that [...]

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A Grain of Wheat

Greetings!
“I paid a dime for a package of seeds, and the clerk tossed them out with a flip.  “We’ve got ‘em assorted for every man’s needs,” he said with a smile on his lip.  “Pansies and poppies and asters and peas – ten cents a package, and pick as you please!” 
“Now seeds are just [...]

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Fear Not!

Greetings!
Recently I had occasion to share the words of an old 18th century hymn with a precious sister who found herself in deep distress.  I have been singing hymns like this for more than 70 years, and it is wonder-full when the truth they convey becomes a part of one’s being.  These are the words:
 How [...]

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Bread of Life

Dear Friends,
Concerning diet and nutrition, there is a common saying, “You are what you eat!”  To put it more accurately, “You become what you digest and your body absorbs.”  If you eat high-carb and high-fat junk foods, your physical health will be compromised, and you will sooner or later become victim to some debilitating degenerative [...]

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