Before the Birth of One of Her Children – Anne Bradstreet
All things within this fading world hath end,
Adversity doth still our joys attend;
No ties so strong, no friends… Continue reading
The Diary of Ruth Bryan (1805-1860) for the years 1822 – 1829
“It has been said that hers was emphatically “the life, walk, and triumph of faith.” But be it remembered, that… Continue reading
Dreams (14) by Mabel Hale
Do you have dreams? I do not mean dreams when you are asleep — but those glorious ones that come… Continue reading
The Power of Purpose (13) by Mabel Hale
“Paul . . . encouraged them all that with purpose of heart they should continue with the Lord.”… Continue reading
Ambition (12) by Mabel Hale
“If anyone competes as an athlete, he does not win the prize unless he competes according to the… Continue reading
The Beauty of TRUTHFULNESS (9) by Mabel Hale
“Buy the truth, and do not sell it!” Proverbs 23:23
A writer of old once said, “Speak the truth… Continue reading
A SUNNY Disposition (8) by Mabel Hale
“A happy heart makes the face cheerful.” Proverbs 15:13
“The cheerful heart has a continual feast!” Proverbs 15:15
“A cheerful… Continue reading
Making Herself BEAUTIFUL (6) by Mabel Hale
“Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears the LORD shall be praised!” Proverbs 31:30
Sometimes,… Continue reading
The Strength of OBEDIENCE (5) by Mabel Hale
“Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of… Continue reading
Character-building (4) by Mabel Hale
“Let every one take heed how he builds.” 1 Corinthians 3:10
The most precious earthly treasure a girl can have,… Continue reading