By Jonathan H. Westover

I met Sean the first day of my mission in Seoul, Korea. He was 26 and a recent university graduate. His English was fantastic, and like most Koreans, he was very kind and excited to practice his English with an American.

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by Krista Ralston Oakes

In Lewis Carroll’s childhood story, Alice in Wonderland, there is a scene where Alice comes to a fork in the road and sees a Cheshire cat in a tree.

Alice asks the cat, “Which road do I take?”
He replies, “Where do you want to go?”
“I don’t know,” Alice answered.
“Then,” said the cat, “it doesn’t matter.”

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By Alison Palmer

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Song: “The Things I Do,” Children’s Songbook 170-71

Preparation: Gather a small ball, beanbag or potato, a CD or tape of gospel-centered music and appropriate player.

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By Gail Jackson

In today’s society the traditional “I do” is often, more and more frequently, a We do. Wedding ceremonies do not unite only a husband and wife. This may be the second or third walk down the aisle for at least one of the couple and children are often a part of the dowry.

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By LaRae Free Kerr

Marcus Herennius Polymita served in the Roman army of Emperor Trajan, apparently participating in the conquest of King Decebalus of Dacia. When the dust had settled, and the country was annexed, Marcus Herennius Polymita received his pension “papers.”

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