The stories in this book are based upon actual experiences that happened to people much like yourself. As you read, you will share in their joys and sorrows, acceptances and rejections, questions and answers, victories and defeats, and other of the many situations of which life consists.

As you journey with them through their struggles and temptations, and listen in on the guidance and instructions which they receive, may you find, with them, the answers to the longings of your own heart.

We do not wish to leave you under the impression that there is always and easy answer to the complexities of life. There may not be a simple solution. The finding of that right solution often lies in learning to "be" and "not to be" according to the Word of God.

The "doing" for Him dare not be overlooked—indeed it is vital. But it is useless without the "being." The proper "being" in your heart will set the "doing" in motion in your life and conduct. But the "doing" without the "being" will avail nothing, in this life or in the life to come.

Contents

• Preface
• Introduction
• Be
• Cherry Cobbler
  • Be Not Wise in Your Own Conceits
• Be Strong
• Better Late
  • Be Content
• The Truth About Terror
  • Be Not Afraid of Their Terror
• A Bit of Scripture
  • Be Glad
• What's Wrong With Morris?
  • Be Not Partaker of Other Men's Sins
• Not Her Decision
  • Be Obedient
• Taken Unawares
  • Be Vigilant
• Even in This Circumstances
  • Be Thankful
• Pressing Toward the Mark
  • Be Filled With the Knowledge of His Will
• Brother David's Song
  • Be Patient
• Will She Be Like Reba?
  • Be Clothed With Humility
• Be Gentle
• Glorious Freedom
  • Be Kind
• The Suitcase Mystery
  • Be Temperate
• Blessing Worth Coveting
  • Be Without Covetousness
• Team Work
  • Be Subject One to Another
• Be Holy
• The New Hired Girl
  • Be Saved
• A False Conclusion
  • Be Blameless
• Follow Thou Me
• War Bonds and Night Callers
  • Be an Example
• A Puzzle to Learn From
  • Be Mindful of the Words Spoken