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Thematic Features »

~Journeying Heavenward -with Sarah Lee
"A rare and sparkling picture. You drew it yourself. You loved that painting—so full of promising sunshine and beauty. That is, until one day, when a big splotch of black paint is spilled right in the middle! You are devastated. It is ruined. You scream, and faint. You can never fix it! How can you go on?"

~Trusting God in the Valley, Part I -by Mrs. Gloria W.
In this first part of Mrs. Wall's testimony of faith, she tells her story when she was diagnosed with cancer. She and her husband decided not the go with the “popular” treatment—chemo therapy.

~Faith: Just the Beginning -by Naomi
What is faith? Why do I need it?

~When We Walk in the Valley -by Emily
"'God, what happened to you? Where did you go? Where are you when I need you?' They were accusations I screamed in rage through a choked voice at the sky...And, I don’t think I am alone either. I don’t think it’s just me that is questioning why God hasn’t came and saved the day."

~Trusting Jesus -by Marykate
Faith sounds simple, right? It is a vital challenge!

~Walking in Faith -by Rebekah
Rebekah shares her walk of Faith through hard circumstances—He is true even then!

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Special Features »

~Subscriber’s Script -by Jenny & Becky
Look into the lives of these sisters and be encouraged by their example of godly girlhood!

~Thought Life -by Connie
"We hear each other talk about our interests, joys and pains in life, and that gives clues as to what we think about. But that doesn’t reveal all.

~A Very Present Help -Submitted by Naomi
An encouraging poem—reminding us to be open to God’s leading...We have no idea how He may be using us

~The Law of Kindness -by Elisha Ann
“She openeth her mouth with wisdom, and in her tongue is the law of kindness” (Prov. 3126). What is the meaning of “the law of kindness”?

~In the Master’s Trust -by Naomi
Part II of the story that won the 2007 KBR Story Contest

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Regular Columns »

• Herbal Remedies – How do you naturally treat a sting or bite?
• The B’s Buzz – What has the Bryant family doing the past few months?
• Cook’s Cuisine – Healthy & Easy Lunch Recipes
• The Young Maid – In this issue, the following question is addressed:

“I am planning on selling handmade baked goods at our farmer’s market this summer and am looking for some good recipes or ideas for what to sell. Can you share tips?” ~Wondering What Works

 

This issue's question is:

“I am looking for ideas for a hope chest. What are you collecting in yours? How and where you did you find your hope chest?” ~Desiring to Prepare

• Craft Corner – “Turkey Centerpiece,” Complied by Megan R.