Author Archives for Editors Choice
The Boy with the Red Bandana
Shortly after Because of the Times 2011, Peyton Flanary began feeling the call to make a difference in his world. He listened intently as Pastor Anthony Mangun told the story of Welles Crowther, an equities trader who worked in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Crowther carried a red bandana with him, which… View Article
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A Celestial Viewpoint
It’s a typical Saturday in Florida. The beaches are packed, and the amusement parks are crowded. Tourists are on vacation, and Floridians hustle about their day running errands, enjoying the sunshine, and living their lives. But in a little church in a Florida town, there is a gathering that has gotten the attention of Heaven…. View Article
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Obedient to the Call
One of the greatest feelings in the world is knowing God has placed a calling on your life. Just to think that this omnipresent, omnipotent, great big God would call someone so little and insignificant like me to do a work for him is unfathomable! Growing up, I didn’t think my life would amount to… View Article
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I’m a Pentecostal
The following is an adaption of a speech given by Hannah Loyd to her eighth grade class. Why do you wear skirts all the time? Aren’t your legs cold? How long is your hair? I have been asked these questions—plus many more—countless times over the years. I’m sure many of you in this class have… View Article
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2013 Youth Day
Here we are, on the last day of General Conference 2013. The day began with more seminars tailored to the various needs and callings found within the church body. Some seminars included a split session for women called Ladies in Action. This was a session of seasoned women of the ministry offering their mentorship and… View Article
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