Catherine Booth was known as the “Mother of The Salvation Army.” Wherever she would go, large cross sections of society – princes and paupers alike – would gather to hear her speak…
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Early in his inventing career, Thomas Edison invented a vote-tallying machine that could be used in legislative chambers. Simply by moving the switch from right to left, one could vote…
Read MoreYour Support at Work!
Thank you for helping make the following testimonies possible through your support of Senior Living Ministries. We appreciate your gifts and prayers! “Thank you, thank you, you make my day brighter. I often use your ideas in our nursing home ministry… and to give a copy to our friends who don’t have email!” –Rod “Thank you […]
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Norman Cousins, a prominent writer of the 20th century, was diagnosed with a rare, crippling, and incurable disease. Tired of being in the hospital for so long and with little real hope for recovery, he checked himself out and went home. There, he began his own treatment to comfort the pain. He borrowed a movie […]
Read MoreFrom Virginia’s Kitchen
Dear Friend, This refreshing lemony treat will be an instant hit at any fall get-together. I like to serve it with a cup of coffee when I have friends over. But it’s also the perfect light dessert after a great meal. Trust me… you and your friends will enjoy every crumb! Lemon Chiffon Cake Ingredients: […]
Read MoreThree Hopeful Truths about Grief
By Warren Olson An old pastor was on his way home one evening when he was approached by a visibly distraught woman. She had recognized him and needed someone to talk with. So he asked her to sit down and share what was going on. She told him how her daughter, whom she loved […]
Read MoreDo your words and actions honor Christ?
One day, a pig was fervently eating acorns under an oak tree. When the supply started waning, the pig became so enamored with finding more acorns…
Read MoreCan anyone be a good leader?
A rich businessman once held a dinner party to which Calvin Coolidge had been invited. After Coolidge left, the man remarked that he thought Coolidge would one day make a good president of the United States…
Read MoreHow to handle disagreements among the Body
Veteran American League baseball umpire Bill Guthrie was working behind the plate one afternoon, and the catcher for the visiting team was repeatedly protesting his calls…
Read MoreThe eternal significance of your short life
Lady Nancy Astor was the first woman ever to be seated in the British House of Commons. She predictably encountered a good amount of male antagonism, but she was also capable of giving it back in turn…
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