Joanne had been a pastor’s wife for many years, but for the first time, she was now to venture into the unknown—the wild jungles of South Africa. Having worked for the convention for three years, her husband Bob had earned a three-month sabbatical and had chosen to spend it on […]
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Lydia Cooper: Fred, New Year’s, and Sentient Armies
Mercy: Happy New Year’s everyone! Thanks for being here, Lydia! Lydia: Thanks for having me. Mercy: Alright, let’s get right down to business: age, grade, and siblings. Lydia: I’m 13 and in 8th grade. I have 3 brothers, Ezra, Isaiah, and Silas. Mercy: Nice, me too. Where do you live? […]
Gabriella Rogers: French, Linguistics, and “Global Resident”
Merry Christmas everyone! Let’s meet Gabriella Rogers today! After graduating from TPS in 2022, she went to Aix-en-Provence, France to study French language and culture at Aix-Marseille University. Upon completing this year-long program in 2023, she began her bachelor’s program in Linguistics at the same university. Prior to moving to […]
Josiah Cleveland: Cow Tongue, Walmart, and Pink
Declan: Hello, amazing readers! This month please welcome the 18-year-old native of New Mexico: Josiah Cleveland! Josiah: Hi. Declan: Hello, what classes are you taking this year and what’s your grade? Josiah: AP Environmental Science with Dr. Gathany, English 4/5/6 Western Lit with Mrs. Yagel, and I am a junior […]
A Sojourner’s Christmas
As Christmas rolls around, many families begin unpacking festive decorations, planning holiday reunions, and preparing warm winter treats. For several people, these are unwavering rituals, such as the cake recipe that has been steadfastly followed since your great-great-grandmother’s time, or the Christmas Eve party that is always hosted at the […]