Portraits of a Pastor in Heaven Trust
A devotional poem by John C. Metcalfe praising a pastor. The speaker expresses certainty the pastor will gain a special place in heaven, with angels at the gate and a halo earned by aiding many people. The verse emphasizes the pastor’s faithful influence and lasting reputation.
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Candles Across Faiths Highlight Sacred Light and Lore
Epiphany observances and Hanukkah's end frame a day of candlelit ceremonies. The piece traces candles from ancient fire worship to Christian rites, wedding and birth symbolism, and superstitions about flame behavior foretelling fate and family fortunes.
Faithful Missionary Reaches Japan From New Hampshire
Mabel Francis arrives in 1909 with three gingham dresses and a knife and fork to establish a Christian and Missionary Alliance mission. During World War I she remains at her post despite imprisonment risks, aiding the ill with her sister in prison. After release they resume work. in 1962 the Japanese government awards her civilians’ highest honor. At age 83 she remains active in Hiroshima saying she has more work to do.
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Plato on education as virtue forming citizenship
The letter recounts ancient Greek views, led by Plato, that education serves moral formation and civic duty. It details a progressive curriculum from nursery through adolescence emphasizing virtue, rhythm, physical training, reading, arithmetic, and early sciences to produce good men and capable citizens.
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Retired couple launch construction partnership turns profit
Mr. Winifred Jones and Miss Margeline Smith, recent retirees in a Southern town, form a three way business using an excavator and scheduling machine. They fund it with $4,000 down and plan to expand with a ditch digger, asphalt machine, then a steam shovel, aiming to cover costs and grow profits.
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Horoscope for Tomorrow Foretells Confusion and Diplomacy Needed
General guidelines warn of confusing influences that demand patience and charm to avoid trouble. Aries should keep promises and guard investments. Taurus faces forthcoming issues but can prevail with firmness. Gemini urged to think big and stay on track.
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Answers For Vets: VA Loan Foreclosures and Beneficiary Rules
Q does a new purchaser of a foreclosed GI loan property must be a veteran A no repossessed homes may be sold to anyone. Q VA programs on media fair to taxpayers A most are free public service time by stations. Q who receives insurance proceeds if beneficiary marries A proceeds go to the designated beneficiary, in this case the mother. For pension questions A a widow who remarries loses pension eligibility as the widow of the first veteran. she may qualify as the widow of the second veteran.
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