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.
To Each Is Given the Manifestation of the Spirit for the Common Good
Message given at FWCC Section of the Americas Annual Meeting, 2006, Chiquimula, Guatemala on a theme from Romans chapter 12 about varieties of spiritual gifts.
Righteousness & Self-Righteousness
Talk by Friend from Ohio Valley YM to North Pacific YM in 1994. A meditation on righteousness, and how many religious people confuse it with self-righteousness; we all need to be more loving in our spiritual life and witness.
In Spirit and In Truth
Studies in preparation for the Fifth World Conference of Friends. Includes information about Friends in the host countries, Bible studies and a reflection on the World Conference theme.
A Blessed Exchange
Friend from Mid-America YM and the Friends of Jesus Ministries in Kansas describes how she stays spiritually centered while she does her work.
God’s Presence in Trauma
Article from Quaker Life. Friends pastor from Indiana YM who works with prisoners describes when her home was invaded by an escaped prisoner and how she stayed spiritually centered.
Intervisitation: Travel Under Religious Concern: Quaker Heritage and Present Need
Friend who had been a representative to Friends World Committee offers observations about intervisitation among Friends and the need for better understanding between various Christian or Friends groups.
