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Dear Reader Living in the world as a Christian is often difficult. Challenges to living faithfully present themselves unexpectedly. One way to be prepared for these challenges is to live by a strict set of rules. The problem comes as one rule leads to another and another until there are more than a person can remember and keep diligently. Jesus spoke against this legalism often, always calling people to a personal relationship with God. Our Queries are used to give guidelines for living without legalism. This month Quaker Life considers Query 6, labeled wither "Personal Conduct" or "Standards of Life." Do you live with simplicity, moderation, and integrity? Are you punctual in keeping promises, careful in speech, just and compassionate in all your dealings with others? Do you take care that your spiritual growth is not sacrificed to busyness but instead integrates your lifeÕs activities? Are your recreations consistent with Quaker values; do they refresh your spirit and renew your body and mind? (New England Yearly Meeting) Australian Peter Sumner considers George Fox's writing, "Walk according to the rule of the Spirit of God" and its application today. Maine Friend Catherine Whitmire has written a new book introducing Quaker simplicity to non-Friends. As always, walking in the Spirit requires peacemaking. Peace Notes reports on the Historic Peace Churches Consultation in Switzerland as well as their letter to the Churches. Peacemakers and their activities are also spotlighted. Fox wrote words that speak to us as we live our daily lives: "Friends are to 'walk' as [Christ] walked and not only to talk as He talked; for there are too many talkers and too few walkers in Christ; my desire is there may be more." (Epistle 353) May we as Friends be "walkers with Christ" in our world daily! Blessings in Christ, Trish Edwards-Konic

COVER STORIES 10 Turning Points: Half Empty or Half Full Warren Cadwallader-Staub After hearing a diagnosis of cancer, Warren's attitude transforms the experience into one of healing and grace. It also provides a challenge to reach out to those in difficulty. 12 Seeing the Wheat from the Chaff Peter Stafford Sumner What are the standards of life from which Christian's should move into the world? Peter advocates living in a way that brings the maximum blessing to God, our relationships and our communities. 14 Beginning a Path to Plain Living Catherine Whitmire Written as an introduction to Quaker simplicity for non-Quakers, Catherine's new book does the job well. Her book introduction is excerpted here. 18 Peace Notes The Historic Peace Churches met in Switzerland to focus on a response to the WCC's Decade to Overcome Violence. Tom Head's visit to China and a peace portrait of Edith Hayes follow. A peace initiative in Kenya is highlighted as well as other peaceful activities among Friends.   FEATURES 4 News from Friends United Meeting World Missions Spotlight on Samburu Friends Mission Quaker Hill Bookstore Launches Website FUM General Board to Meet in October 6 Valiant for Truth 7 News 16 Bible Study Prophets for Dummies Howard R. Macy 17 Salt and Light Raising Children Alan Weinacht 23 Reviews 26 Passages 28 Classifieds 30 Meeting Directory 34 Viewpoints 35 The Back Bench A Mutt in the House of the Lord Philip Gulley

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