Words to Remember

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Nov 26, 2022 · 3m

I held the paper in my hand, reading the message in surprise. A telegram! I didn’t know anybody who sent (or received) telegrams, yet there I stood with one of my own. I’d competed at a local level in a national scholarship program and then advanced to the state event. Participating at the state competition involved traveling several hours away from home and staying with a host family for a week. On the final evening of the contest, the telegram had been delivered to me. It came from Alice, a friend of my grandmother. She sent a note of support, reminding me that many people back homesome who…