Excerpt from Church CreedsThe object of the present article is to discuss, as brie¿y as may be, the above-named subject, which, to bring the whole idea at once before the mind, may be stated in the following form: Church Creeds or Confessions of Faith, their History and Value, and their proper Limits for Use in the Public Recep tion of Believers into the Church.This subject has troubled not. A few of the pastors of our churches. Each separate ...
Although it is a matter of common observation that many plants are capable of detaching portions of the body, the underlying cause and the actual mechanism which bring about such separation are only slightly understood. The process has often been described as of self-pruning by which the plant rids itself of useless portions of its body. Since abscission is sometimes confused with exfoliation, it seems desirable here to distinguish definitely ...
This booklet was written by the first American string teacher to observe and study the Suzuki Method in Japan, Mr. John Kendall. Kendall's gift is in large part his ability to bring the concepts and practicalities of the Suzuki Method to the doorstep of the American private and classroom teacher in language that can be readily understood. The author takes a stab at clearing up the misconceptions sometimes applied to Suzuki, among them: Teachin...
For James Mason and Sarah Feinstein, antiques are more than desirable possessions. They are windows to a history that comes alive under their fingertips and reminders of interesting lives long turned to dust. Selling antiques also provides their living, and James and Sarah seek them out with passion, hunting the sometimes elusive prey with tenacity and perseverance. On an unseasonably warm winter afternoon, Sarah's efforts are rewarded with a ...
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It is 1956, and although Jonathon Statler is barely fifteen, he is already a proven survivor.
Locked in a world of loneliness and abuse, Jonathon has nonetheless managed to learn golf and tennis, and embrace a levelheaded approach to life. He has paid a price, however. He is grossly overweight and short on self confidence. His eyes are more often on the tops of his sneakers than level with the world around him.
Until one magical summer when ...