ON WINGS OF FAITH

    Talmage were found in The Improvement Era beginning in January 1914, but not in consecutive issues. They have been reprinted in the Millennial Star, "The Church News" section of The Deseret News, Liahona-The Elder's Journal, and possibly other periodicals of the Church. To me the Parables are as vital and enjoyable as the day they were written. And now, to Helen and John, the surviving children (in 1973), of Dr. Talmage: Many thanks for having such a wonderful teacher as a father, and I do appreciate the opportunity of placing his Parables again in print.

    Maxwell probes in The Smallest Part, as he concludes that every Christian must be aware of the implications of his beliefs without making these a condition of his association with his fellowmen.Part 1 of the book deals with what the author calls "Some Strategic Matters"—truth, morality, and causality, and discusses the fact that how an individual views such fundamentals determines so much else, particularly his behavior toward others.Part 2 presents observations and challenges on how the Christian can magnify his stewardship and commitment by helping others, managing his time and tasks more effectively, and learning to communicate better with others. The author points out how these outward expressions of one's work are in reality "expressions of our inner beliefs."All who are called to lead—executives, teachers, parents, communicators, managers, and others—will find helpful insight in The Smallest Part, which takes its title from the poignant words of Ammon in the Book of Mormon as he gloried in God's goodness to mankind: "Behold, I say unto you, I cannot say the smallest part which I feel."