Sidebar Ellen White directed these words to fathers, but she could have included us all: "Spend as much time as possible with your children. Seek to become acquainted with their various dispositions, that you may know how to train them in harmony with the... Read more
Is Uncle Arthur's Village Gone Forever? I grew up reading sweet Uncle Arthur and his bedtime stories. In his Children's Hour world, children roller-skated in and out of 1930s and 40s neighborhoods whistling, playing jacks and thinking up niceties like the "Surprise Package Company." Mot... Read more
Is Uncle Arthur's Village Gone Forever? I grew up reading sweet Uncle Arthur and his bedtime stories. In his Children's Hour world, children roller-skated in and out of 1930s and 40s neighborhoods whistling, playing jacks and thinking up niceties like the "Surprise Package Company." Mot... Read more
Stewardship: It's All About Time The basic equation of stewardship is TIME + TALENT = LIFE. These two elements are essential to life. Money is merely a convenient medium for storing and transporting time and talent. So giving a monetary gift is symbolic of giving a portion of our... Read more
What Do They Really Hear? Beyond "Adventese" Imagine this ... You're not a Christian, but have a sudden growing interest in spiritual matters, particularly Christianity.On an airline flight you enjoy a conversation with a friendly Seventh-day Adventist. You’re so impressed you decide to visi... Read more
Comment Box for Page 5 SEND US LETTERS, STORIES, PHOTOS!Do you have a comment or question regarding something you've read in the GLEANER? Or, perhaps a brief anecdote or photo about your faith or your church? Share it with us on this page. Send your comments, anecdotes ... Read more
Blessed are the Untidy While parents have preached and kids have groaned, the message has not changed much through the decades: Cleanliness is next to godliness. With that mantra, parents have thrown down the gauntlet, hoping guilt will somehow motivate little hands to ... Read more
Stewardship: It's All About Time The basic equation of stewardship is TIME + TALENT = LIFE. These two elements are essential to life. Money is merely a convenient medium for storing and transporting time and talent. So giving a monetary gift is symbolic of giving a portion of our... Read more
Blessed are the Untidy While parents have preached and kids have groaned, the message has not changed much through the decades: Cleanliness is next to godliness. With that mantra, parents have thrown down the gauntlet, hoping guilt will somehow motivate little hands to ... Read more
Comment Box for Page 5 SEND US LETTERS, STORIES, PHOTOS!Do you have a comment or question regarding something you've read in the GLEANER? Or, perhaps a brief anecdote or photo about your faith or your church? Share it with us on this page. Send your comments, anecdotes ... Read more
What Do They Really Hear? Beyond "Adventese" Imagine this ... You're not a Christian, but have a sudden growing interest in spiritual matters, particularly Christianity.On an airline flight you enjoy a conversation with a friendly Seventh-day Adventist. You’re so impressed you decide to visi... Read more
