Food for Thought
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Check back to this page often for thoughtful personal essays (similar to "Daily Bread" in our print publication) written by our members. And, please, submit one yourself. Entries should be limited to 500 words or less. |
Thrivent magazine wants to be a valuable part of your Thrivent membership. So we're going beyond the printed page to offer you exclusive content - not only for you to read, but also for you to author!
Finding Your Purpose in LifeBy Bonnie Branim of Ypsilanti, Michigan One summer day back in the 1960s, I was returning from a hard day at work when I found a man lying on my front doorstep. He was supposed to be plowing up our back yard. I noticed a couple of bees flying around him. He was moaning and groaning. His tractor had not been shut off...read more. |
A Matter of TrustBy Karen Cerny of Marietta, Georgia Stepping onto the platform, I watched the guide snap the carabiner onto the pulley. Knees bent and ankles crossed, I leaned back, suspended in air, and gripped the handles. He asked, "Are you ready?" I nodded and was pushed off the platform, the pulley whining against the cable. My eyes shut tightly as the wind rushed against me. Holding my breath I wondered, "How had it come to this?"...read more. |