Looking back on some tumultuous years, the writer realized she was no longer asking, "What can I get out of life?" She was asking, "Where can I do the most good?"
It's not simply something that comes after things are going well. Joy is part of the spiritual strength that enables us to triumph in challenging times.
About our cover—Whether the topic is care for the whole earth or care for the family, sometimes we may feel we need a rest from the "issues." In prayer we have not only rest but also refreshing answers to these issues.
Can the divisions of the past have a life of their own—invading even new relationships? Not when spiritual love puts our contacts on a fresh and strong foundation.