Loading ...
Think About This
Fix: Days Go By
By Mark Roth on February 19, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Recently we had a customer inquiry:
Recently, I ordered Days Go By workbook for my child. Today, while I was looking through the book, it mentioned additional teacher’s manual pages that should be at the back of the book. (Confusing, I know). For some reason, the publisher did not put the additional pages in the back of the book. The pages are the teacher’s part of the “Learning Through Sounds” section of the book.
So I asked Pathway Publishers (via snail mail since they’re Amish and have no phone):
In looking in a Days Go By workbook, I see in the back that “Notes to the teacher are also included at the bottom of page 80 and inside the back cover.” So I turn to page 80 and learn that “Since pages 57-80 have not been included in the Teachers’ Edition of Days Go By workbook, notes to the teacher and other necessary information are printed here.” So far so good. And the bottom of page 80 has notes pertaining to pages 57-59. Alas, the back cover is blank. Please clarify matters for us.
We just got their answer. Here’s the explanation for the omission:
The printer left the back cover blank by mistake.
Thankfully, they provided me with the missing information. Click this graphic to see the full thing:
(Repeat: click the above graphic to see the full thing. The graphic above shows only a small portion!)
Topics: Customer Service | No Comments »
I’m Gonna Let It Shine
By Mark Roth on February 16, 2009 at 11:22 am
“Ye shine as lights in the world; holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.” Philippians 2:15,16
How are Christians like light?
1. Light dispels darkness. Our influence in reflecting Jesus the Saviour should help dispel the darkness of sin. Second Corinthians 4:6 says, “For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
2. Light is conspicuous. A city on a hill, as were most cities in Palestine, including Jerusalem, was very noticeable. A Christian is noticeably different in speech, appearance, conduct, and interests. John the Baptist “was a burning and a shining light” (John 5:35).
3. A light should serve its purpose. For this reason headlights on a car are not placed under the seat or inside the muffler. Christians should let their lights shine so that men glorify God.
4. Light enables sight. In a Christian’s life, the good work of the fruit of the Spirit should be seen by the unbelievers to show them what sort of life pleases God. Don’t hide your light under a bushel of materialism or a blanket of pleasure-seeking.
5. A light is useful as it shines steadily, quietly, and brightly. So it is with the Christian. A living Christ within makes a steady light without.
Hudson Taylor told of a Chinese pastor who always instructed new converts to witness as soon as possible. Once, upon meeting a young convert, the pastor inquired, “Brother, how long have you been saved?”
The man answered that he had only been saved for about three months.
“And how many have you won to the Saviour?”
“Oh, I’m only a learner,” the convert responded.
Shaking his head in disapproval, the pastor said, “Young man, the Lord doesn’t expect you to be a full-fledged preacher, but He does expect you to be a faithful witness. Tell me, when does a candle begin to shine — when it’s already half burned up?”
“No, as soon as it’s lit,” came the reply.
“That’s right, so let your light shine right away.”
Excerpted from: Daily Truth For Godly Youth
Topics: Book Excerpts | No Comments »
The Way She Chose
By Mark Roth on February 12, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Hidden away in a lush green valley in western Virginia, John and Mary Yoder take up farming as newlyweds. Life is not easy in the early 1900s, but God provides for them.
Among their sweetest blessings is firstborn Sara, who comes to brighten their home with her childish graces. More children come, but the story follows Sara’s life.
You will rejoice with John and Mary when Sara, as a young teenager, gives her heart to the Lord. You will also grieve with them as Sara takes her own wilful course.
This true account of Sara’s life and family provides valuable insights for youth, parents, and church leaders, regarding how deeply wrong associates and weak church life affect the choices of youth. It also shows very vividly the consequences of wrong choices. Let no one think that it is possible to take Sara’s course and escape the resultant reaping.
367 pages. Rod & Staff Publishers. Mary Miller.
Published in 2003.
For more details as well as the option to buy: The Way She Chose
Topics: Featured Products | No Comments »