May 24, 2013
Looking at the Past, Present and Future by Ralph Mackintosh One challenge in moving Forward in His Footsteps is seeking to understand where God is leading and already working, and then joining Him in His perfect plans. A key word in the theme is “Forward.” When we seek to follow Jesus’ footsteps, there is a naturally human temptation to look only...
From average to extraordinary by Leanne Lippincott-Wuerthele I consider myself an “average” Christian. Like every human being, I’m a sinner—an imperfect individual from the moment I took my first breath. I was blessed to grow up in a Christian home where I learned of God’s saving grace through the death of His Son. I like to think I’ve grown in my...
May 24, 2013
Be still, not busy Casey Greene, Berlin, N.Y. I first planned to write this article about two weeks ago. Then I promptly forgot all about it. Monday is student government, drama practice, and youth group. Tuesday I work in the bagel shop, tutor after school, and have The Landing. Wednesday is another student government and drama rehearsal day. You get...
Be timid no more! And live up to your church covenant by Andrew J. Camenga I have been timid. Not always. But, there have been times when I have been timid to a fault—maybe even timid unto sin. What am I confessing? I am confessing that there have been times when I have allowed something inside me to stop me from taking correct action. Has that ever been...
The Watershed: When Principled Conviction Leads to Action by Nick Kersten, Librarian-historian “Depend on it, brethren and sisters… we shall be accountable for our fellow creatures who are destitute of gospel privileges and the sacred scriptures, which we are indulged with, if we do not use our exertions to communicate these blessings to them—even...
May 24, 2013
A Dream Comes True— Just Different In A Different Land by Shirley Morgan He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by His own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the...