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Featured Term (selected at random):ABIGAIL The beautiful, intelligent wife of a rich landowner named Nabal, who raised sheep on the slopes at Carmel. Nabal, stupid and insensitive, foolishly antagonized David by refusing to share his wool, although David's soldiers had conscientiously protected Nabal's livestock. Learning that the angry David was leading his men to seek revenge, the quick-witted Abigail speedily set out with generous gifts to appease David. Her humility and eloquence in begging forgiveness moved David to abandon his intended attack. "Go home in peace," he said; "see, I have listened to you and granted your request." Within a...

To: Kentucky This is Abigail's mother. I want to thank all of you for your prayers for our family. The memoir that I wrote that was read at her funeral is below. Our family has peace. It is hard and we are sad, but we are confident that she is with our Heavenly Father right now. . . My five year old, Alex said, "This is the worst thing that's ever happened to me." I told him that it's the worst thing that's happened to me too. I want to thank you for being here with us today. When Alisa...

Christmas In America My fellow Americans, It’s that most wonderful time of the year. With the onset of Christmas and Hanukkah, hundreds of millions of Americans will gather with family and friends to celebrate these most Holy days. As we honor the traditions of the holiday season, it’s important that we take the opportunity to realize just how blessed we are - not only because of the fulfilling spirit we derive from our faith, but because here in America we have a right to exercise our faith without fear of government oppression or mandate. This freedom is a blessing...