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“No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.”—John 15:15

Volume 7 Number 9

November 2005

Seven Principles That Lead to Success
By Jonathan Westrick

None of us wants to fail and there are things we can do to defeat failure. Following these seven steps can lead you on your journey to success!

The Golden Rule
By Jim Columbia

Boy Scouts of America was formed because of “one good turn.” If we all practiced the Golden Rule, what a wonderful world we would live in.

Circle of Friends
By Amy Stephens

Friendships—how can we build better relationships? Having and being a friend is important to our lives. We learn and become better people because of our friendships.

Star Wars III: What Makes a Hero Go Bad?
By John Gould

As the Star Wars series finally comes to a close, what lessons can we learn from its story line and characters?

The Seed Savers
By Colin Ogles

People all over the world save the seeds of their favorite fruits and vegetables. As important as this is, the role of spiritual seed savers is even more valuable.

Why Rainbows?
By Jim Anderson

Are rainbows just pretty reflections we see in the sky after it rains? Or is there something more to them? God’s creation holds many designs and messages.

Letters to the Editor

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