The Yellow Carnation
May 15—Our church group is privileged to visit a local nursing home where, on one Sabbath each month, we have an afternoon praise service with the residents there. Many of those who call this home are members of one of our area churches.
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May 16—The college dormitory loudspeaker blared, “Retha Butcher—telephone.” Who could be calling me? I wondered. Nevertheless, I raced four floors down to the lobby phone and breathlessly answered, “Hello, this is Retha.”
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May 18—An old hymn admonishes us to “take time to be holy.” In our fast-paced society, we hardly have time to unwind. Our minds are working and planning ahead while we sleep. But one thing that can’t be rushed is the building of a lasting relationship.
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May 19—As I turned the doorknob to walk out my front door, the phone rang. I wondered whether I should go back to answer it or continue walking out the door.
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May 20—Monday’s page in my Bible Study guide describes the incredible circumstance of Pentecost; the amazing phenomenon . . . fiery tongues of the Holy Spirit conferring special powers on the people who were to be the first emissaries of the gospel.
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May 21—My sister, Joyce, phoned one Friday to ask that I pray for her grandson, Colton. Now Colton is a sturdy, strong, active twelve-year-old.
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