One of the author’s series of stories about women who knew Jesus; this one fantasizes that the mother of the disciples James and John became a faithful Christian along with her sons.
A Call to Quakers for Stepped-up Evangelism
Talk given at FUM Triennial in Kenya in 2002. Kenyan Friend’s perspective on mission work, appreciating how some Christians have brought a message of peace.
Why Do You Still Read That Old Thing?
Bible study given at Pendle Hill in 1996. Friend from North Carolina YM (Conservative) tells what the Bible means to him and how it is relevant to his work to make the world a better place at the end of the 20th century.
Encounter with the Taproot
Plenary address to Lake Erie YM in 1997. Friend from North Carolina YM (Conservative) offers perspectives from the Bible and Quaker history on the nature of God and the best way for human beings to express the divine will in our lives.
In Quietness and Confidence
Friend from Philadelphia YM offers thoughts on centering down spiritually and learnng to pray.
Darkness Is as Light with Thee
An Australian Friend living in the UK became blind and describes how his faith sustains him through the experience.
The Gift of God Which Is Within Thee
Reprints from three Friends publications. Inspirational stories about how Friends live out their faith and help others.
What Can Love Do?
Story of Hector and Susie Black’s decision to speak against the death penalty for the murderer of their daughter.
In Prison–Yet Free
A German Friend who was imprisoned by the Nazis for not cooperating with their hateful laws describes how the women in her prison tried to encourage each other and be kind.
Kicked by God
Korean Friend describes his life and his conversion to Christianity and then Quakerism.
