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Living Words
This issue, containing poetry and excerpts from fiction and memoirs, is intended to be read while relaxing at the beach, beside a mountain lake, or over a leisurely cup of breakfast coffee.
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Four Themes
Our writing selections explore four themes common to many of those who publish: the writer’s roots, experiences in the wider world, exploration of identity, and facing of death.
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On Writing Memoirs
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Good Capitalists
Teacher and pastor Linden M. Wenger urged us to write down our memories and wisdom. Happily, he himself bequeathed us a delightful book, Climbing Down the Ladder.
Four members of the Good family – Merle, Phyllis, Kate and Rebecca – are working together in the thriving publishing business founded by parents Merle and Phyllis. All are alumni of EMU.
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Marriage Lessons
Our new seminary dean, Michael A. King, challenges us to consider whether our spouses would accept being treated in a manner similar to the way our nation handles disagreements.
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Bishop in Love
Out of the hundreds of Bishop's Mantle columns written by Jim Bishop – surely the most prolific writer in the history of EMU – this one written in 2007 ranks as one of his favorites.
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