Making friends
When we start out in our life, most people begin by developing a special friendship with one special friend. Some children begin by becoming friends with a schoolmate or a neighbor. This becomes...
View ArticleBe on time
My parents were very insistent that wherever we were going we should be on time. They set the example, and we learned by it. There is always an exception of being late, and I’m sure we have all...
View ArticlePrayer
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing. — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 Most of us have learned when we work, we work, but when we pray, God works. Prayer is powerful. When we pray, the divine power of God is...
View ArticleShadows
A few weeks ago, my 2-year-old great-granddaughter discovered shadows for the first time. Noelle is a very cute and inquisitive little girl. Her mother put her to bed for the evening, and it wasn’t...
View ArticleGod’s promises
How do you define the word, “promise”? I thought a long time about it and finally decided I would use a dictionary. I looked up the word promise and found this definition: promise — a declaration made,...
View ArticleQuietness
The holiday season is upon us now, and many people will entertain family and friends in their homes. With much company comes much noise. It’s always a joy to have company and fellowship one with...
View ArticleWe are not alone in our sorrow
SORROW “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted” [Matthew 5:4]. I have met many wonderful people in my life; however, I have never met a person who enjoyed sorrow. We all do our best...
View ArticleMerry Christmas to all
On December 30, 1982, I began writing the weekly column, Think About It in the Farm and Dairy newspaper. My first article was titled, Optimism. I remember quoting Helen Keller. She said, “Keep your...
View ArticleFill in the Blank
As you read today’s column, I would like you to fill in the blank, and then if you have time respond to me by mail at: Dr. George A. Hazlett c/o Farm and Dairy, P.O. Box 38, Salem, OH 44460. My reason...
View ArticleRev. George Hazlett’s final column: A good life
Editor’s note: It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of our longtime columnist Dr. George Hazlett. Read his obituary. Rev. Hazlett started writing his “Think About It!” columns...
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