YOUR LETTERS

with contributions from Ellen M. Thompson, Jane Sheehan, Caroline May Wood

"Humor is attractive, down to earth, and inclusive of all."

Humor in the Sentinel

"Way to go!" [re: the cartoon related to the prodigal son story]. Humor is attractive, down to earth, and inclusive of all. Humorous cartoons like this would have to be very carefully chosen and judiciously used, but I am in favor of them! I find this whole Sentinel very appealing, well written, with fresh ideas.

Ellen M. Thompson
Ballwin, Missouri

Editor's note: We realize that not everyone may agree on a particular cartoon or illustration as being his or her idea of good humor. Such things are subjective. But the founder of this magazine did feel that humor was a natural part of life. "I agree with Rev. Dr. Talmage," wrote Mary Baker Eddy, "that 'there are wit, humor, and enduring vivacity among God's people'" (Miscellaneous Writings, p. 117).

From a longtime reader

I have just finished listening to your most informative tape about the Sentinel and its one hundred years and the plans you have for the future.

Like many others, I have just taken the Sentinel for granted. I always knew that there would be at least one article in each issue that would be of prime concern to me. It didn't matter what was happening in my life, you seemed to know about it. Many times I found myself wondering, "How did they know?"

After listening to your tape and becoming aware of the logistics that go into publishing, printing, and distributing something that I have enjoyed for over seventy-five years, I am indeed humbled.

Please accept the enclosed check as a very small sign of my deep appreciation.

You are indeed a sentinel guiding me and supplying proof of God's care for every human need.

Jane Sheehan
Auburn, California

Women of vision

Kim Shippey's feature "Women of Vision" in the Sentinel had an impact on me. I feel that a change has taken place within me after reading Dale Hanson Bourke's definition of a "woman of vision." I was so touched and inspired by what this group does that I was impelled to share the article with many of my women friends and relatives.

Caroline May Wood
Culver City, California

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