Emphasis Preaching Journal

Ruth and her mother began talking by phone when she was away at college. Mother and daughter would talk to each other several times a week. Some days, the women would talk for nearly an hour, while other conversations were shorter. Over the years, they seldom ever missed a week.

The calls continued as Ruth settled into her first job and later was married. Ruth always looked forward to her mother's calls as well as the practical advice and assurance in times of confusion.