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The Joy of Total Abandonment

“I don’t think there’s ever been an article that I’ve written that has been more than 95 percent for the Lord.

His Sacred Holy Presence Is Sensitive

A friend who had spent many years in India came to see Mary Warburton Booth to tell of the Great Revival.

Love Must Be Expressed

A lady in our home Bible study remarked, “If someone had just made up the story of Jesus, our Creator, dying on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins, we would have thought it too far-fetched to even be in fiction.” God’s love for us will be the theme of our adoring worship throughout eternity.

What Is Beautiful to God?

Years ago, my mother, a widow, decided to move to Kansas City to be closer to us.

Record God’s Messages to You

One morning after growing weary of the persistent doubts pursuing me for days, I did something that I’ve found often encourages my faith.

Too Worried to Praise

“Oh, Lord, why won’t you make my husband give Mark the attention he needs?” Kathy was continually frustrated by her husband’s inability to reach out to the heart of their ten-year-old son.

If God Is Pleased I Am Happy

“Let’s each tell something for which we are thankful,” my husband suggested as we traveled with our two children and my mother one holiday.

What About Our Failures?

No failure or mistake is so serious that God can not make something worthwhile from our lives.

The Lost Key

Rosalind Goforth returned to her home in China utterly worn out after four days of speaking to unruly crowds at an outstation.

Why Carry That Burden?

A friend called and told me she would no longer be a part of our small group.

Open Heart Open Home

Our houseguest had a son and family in town who told me he would be honored to have our guest stay with them.

Everyone Was Fearing the Rascals

Faith and fear do not co-exist

A Most Telling Thing About Us

“Love is patient,” we studied in our neighborhood Bible study.