Preparation

Warning signs are given by lights, sirens etc. (illustration)

At an intersection, the green light changes to yellow; At a railroad crossing the lights begin to flash; In a small Midwestern town the tornado siren screams; On the football field the two minute warning sounds; In the cargo bay of a C-140 a red-light comes on; In the Desert of J …

Churchill giving “extemporaneous” speeches (illustration)

“President Nixon once told about talking to Winston Churchill’s son; he told him how much he admired the prime minister’s great ability at giving “extemporaneous” speeches. Churchill’s son replied, “Oh, yes. I’ve watched my father w …

Preparation (illustration)

We are told that when John Huss was arrested and informed that he would be burned to death for his faith, he purposely practiced holding his hand over fire to prepare for his final test. He burned himself in preparation. He wanted to be faithful to the end. (Moody Monthly, April, …

The Painting of a Sycamore Tree (illustration)

Nat Wyeth, an engineer and inventor, told about his brother, artist Andrew Wyeth. He said Andy did a picture of Lafayette’s quarters near Chadds Ford, Pa., with a sycamore tree behind the building. “When I first saw the painting, he wasn’t finished with it. He showed me a …

Hard to Beat The Pony Express (illustration)

When it comes to being on the alert and ready at any moment to do the job, it’s hard to beat the Pony Express. This historically famous mail service between St. Joseph, Missouri, and California depended on constant movement and readiness. Relay stations were established ev …