Henry blew his wife a kiss and walked out the door. The elderly man was running out to pick up a few items from the grocery store for dinner that…
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Dedicated to Dad
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithWhen one writes a book, the publisher usually gives the author the opportunity to “dedicate” the book to someone of his or her choosing. But you’re always left wondering if you chose the right person and the right words.
Or, if you’re Tad Williams, whether or not the person will even notice.
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“I’m Alive…Really!”
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithIt’s the phone call no parent wants to receive. Ever. But on Thursday, February 28, 1991, Cecil and Ruth were both informed that their son, PFC. Clayton Carpenter, was killed in action in the Persian Gulf War. In an instant, their lives were changed.
Until the phone rang again.
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Hudson Leaves Home
by davidrsmithby davidrsmithSeptember 19, 1853 was a day Hudson Taylor would never forget. Neither would his mother. It was on that day that Taylor, England’s world-famous missionary, set sail for China where he would spend most of his life.
But neither of them imagined this moment could be so difficult.