By G. Carol Bomer. “Christian artists are twice blest.” I know. I not only know the excitement of the creative act-recreat
Youth
What Child is This?
By Peggy Townes. God, no! Not my son! Don’t let them kill my son!” As Mary stood trembling at the foot of the cross, her words suddenly begin to burn within her heart. “My son? MY son?… but God he’s Your son … YOUR Son! Why do You let them murder Your Son? In the mingled fog of exhaustion and confusion, Mary closed her burning eyes, too tired to pound any longer on Heaven’s iron gates, too angry to search any longer for the answers she so desperately desired.
Immediately, as though in a trance, her thoughts returned to her little home in Galilee. It had been many years since she had seen that home, but somehow now she saw it as clear
In The World
By Lee Taylor. The patient had leukemia. Expect
The Runner
By Miriam Gautier. When I first took up running, my desire was to speed up my metabolism and drop a few pounds. Once I met that challenge, the need for a new goal started nagging at me. Running was fast becoming my hobby. After talking to runners and reading running magazines, I was motivated to set a goal of running in a 10K (6.2 miles) race. My friends and family encouraged me and onward I plunged into the running world.
…the first race
It was an all-women’s 10K run. My faded blue shorts and cut-off Celtics sweatshirt with my race number pinned on too high shouted, “first race.” The starter gun went off and the race began. It was a hard run but crossing the finish line made it worthwhile. People on the sidelines cheered for me! I was hooked on the crowd applause and recognition.
…the goal
Just running in races wasn’t enough -now I wanted to win! I started reading more, training harder and setting my sights on placing among the top winners in my division. My whole life changed. I was consumed with running.
…the first trophy
It was a five-mile race and I was ready. I not only trained like a veteran runner but now I even dressed like one. The hard, diligent, disciplined work paid off and I finished the race placing second in my division. The trophy was mine but the satisfaction didn’t last very long and, like Alexan
Today’s Music: A Window to Your Child’s Soul
By Al Menconi with Dave Hart. A few years ago, Twisted Sister was one of the most popular heavy metal bands. Lead singer Dee Snyder spoke enthusiastically about how he was influenced by rock
Daddy Fik! ?
By R. J. Gore, Jr. You would think it possible for a grown man to have a little peace and quiet in his own home. Not only that, one might reasonably expect, specifi