By Jeannette Harris

I'm hardly a preacher, and it seems arrogant to write this section. So I'm praying between each sentence. Events in the hands of God have caused me to be separated physically but not spiritually from the book by Eunice Soper from which By Faith Alone has been drawn up until now. Her stories have been an inspiration to me and, I've hoped, to others as they experience the misfortunes, joys, conflicts and questions of passage through life in this dimension. I believe with all my heart, mind and soul that there are better worlds and that we may find them through prayer and guidance -- by listening to the voice of God within us and by absorbing the insight of loved ones that are in the light when we can't find it for ourselves. I am blessed with dear friends who've shared their strength, good will, humor and homes and have seen me through some rough times. The zine, along with its publisher, will be undergoing positive changes in the coming year. However painful and frightening growth may be at times, it's an affirmation of life and acceptance of a power higher than ourselves. With special thankfulness for friends who struggle in the path of goodness, truth and light, I wish you all a happy holiday season and a new year's blessing of peace.

"...thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
thou anointest my head with oil;
my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
Amen.

-- Psalm 23.