Volume 6, Issue 7, March 1997

Article Summary:

THE QUEST FOR THE BEST

Everyones life is spent in the pursuit of self-fulfilment, but not everyone reaches their objective. The person who succeeds is one who has realized in time that satisfaction does not come into being from being good at something, but also from being a certain kind of person.More . . .

WILLIAM WORDSWORTH

By all means sometimes be alone;
salute thyself;
see what thy soul doth wear;
dare to look in thy chest, and tumble up and down what thou findest there.More . . .

THE DIVINE POWER OF IMAGINATION

When the older brother of the Prodigal Son heard the joyful music and dancing in the house, he refused to go in, even after his father had invited him to share in the celebration of his younger brother's return.More . . .

BIBLICAL TRUTHS

Much of the Bible's truth is to be found in its myths and stories. Biblical myths are dramatic teaching stories told in symbolic language which demand a decision and a committment.More . . .

DISCERNMENT

Keep my mind ever clear,
Keen and discerning,
From youth to latest year-I would die learning.More . . .

POEM FOR HELEN

Polly Benson of Strasburg, Virginia, sent Helen this beautiful poem to uplift Helen during her convalescence:More . . .

SUGGESTED READING

I recommend you read the latest book of Bishop John Shelby Spong entitled, "Liberating the Gospels: Reading the Bible with Jewish Eyes." (HarperCollins $19.95) .More . . .

VICTOR HUGO

A house is built of logs and stone,
Of tiles and posts and piers;
A home is built of loving deeds,
That stand a thousand years.More . . .

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