"The Secret Of A Successful Life Series"

In this episode we will notice some key events in the lives of our characters in the final years of the 1950's. Thank You for interest in this project. Mark Imel

In the last episode we noticed Part A of this Chapter where Harry and Clara Macintosh renew and deepen a friendship with an old friend. While visiting on a Vacation Trip both Couples will be challenged in different ways concerning how they can serve the Lord in even more ways. We invite you to listen to this podcast.

In the late 1950's Harry and Clara Macintosh along with their family members will renew and develop a deeper friendship with a couple that will become even more specail to them in the years to come. Many people will be challenged to examine what they are doing in their lives and some life changing events for some and new directions in service for others will develop.

Welcome back to the Podcast: “The  Secret Of A Successful Life Series.”   Where we are sharing the Novel, “Hope That Never Fades.”  In this episode titled,  “When Old And Younger Generations Become A Blessings For Each Other,” We  will notice how little Clara Sue will be a source of great joy for many of different ages.   As new parents Oscar and Minnie will be faced with needed adjustments that e...

Welcome back to the Podcast: “The  Secret Of A Successful Life Series.”   Where we are sharing the Novel, “Hope That Never Fades.”  In this episode titled,  “When Dreams Become A Reality.”  The long awaiting dream of Oscar and Minnie’s marriage will be fulfilled.  In this episode many expected and unexpected events will take place during this special occasion. In the next episode titled, “Well The...

Welcome back to the Podcast: “The  Secret Of A Successful Life Series.”   Where we are sharing the Novel, “Hope That Never Fades.”  In this episode titled, “If I Was To Ever Go To Church It Sure Wouldn’t Be At That One! Part B.”  In the last podcast we noticed how Harry Macintosh and the Host Minister have been informed about a sinful lifestyle of a respected Church Leader.  They have been asked w...

Welcome back to the Podcast: “The  Secret Of A Successful Life Series.”   Where we are sharing the Novel, “Hope That Never Fades.”  In this episode titled, “If I Was To Ever Go To Church It Sure Wouldn’t Be At That One! Part A”     Harry & Clara Macintosh are trying to help a young Ministering Couple while they serve at a struggling Church.    In their efforts they unexpectedly stumble across...

After Oscar's return home from the POW Camp Minnie and He have developed their relationship in leaps and bounds. In this episode their love for each other will grow even more.

Welcome back to the Podcast; "The Secret Of A Successful Life Series." In this episode Oscar Macintosh has returned home from the Korean War where he receives a Hero's welcome in his hometown. While adjusting to life back home, Oscar will further develop a lifelong relationship with the love of His Minnie Wells. The next episode is titled, "Having The Time Of OUr Lives." We...

Welcome back to the Secret of a Successful Life Series where we are sharing the book, “Hope That Never Fades.”    The era known as The Korean War has been a stressful time for the family of Oscar Macintosh and those who care deeply for him.  By July 27, 1953 the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed.  Oscar would soon be coming home from the POW Camp.  While this was a joyous time it was also bitt...

Welcome back to the Secret of a Successful Life Series podcast where we are sharing the book, “Hope That Never Fades.”       The value of a good Christian Friend is priceless.  While Oscar is still a POW in Korea his family continues to live for Christ.  His twin Sister Mary will wonder if she should get married to Joshua Stevens or wait until Oscar comes home from the war. Harry and Clara will al...

There are times when we struggle with personal decisions  in life.   It is always important to take time to pray and seek God’s leading from His Word, because God helps us with what He wants us to do.  We have noticed in this book that  High School Senior Minnie Wells has been caringly praying for Oscar and desiring that a lifetime relationship will  develop when  he comes home from the Prisoner o...

This week our podcast will focus on a special time in my wife Deb's life as we remember her 50th anniversary in the Lord. We should always remember the day we were baptized and how God has helped us to live for and serve Him. So we hope you will find this podcast special because it is for Deb and I. Thank You for joining us today.

What makes a person successful in life? The title of this Novel is, “The Secret of A Successful Life Series.”  The main theme is how the Lord Jesus Christ gives us success as we follow Him in all areas of our lives.  In this podcast Harry and Clara will compare their service for God to some old College Friends who appear to be very successful.  Harry and Clara will then re-focus on Christ and that...

In this episode Oscar Macintosh will be released from his thirty day solitary confinement in the prison camp. Oscar will have a determination to survive the war and go home to marry the Girl Minnie Wells that has written so many letters to him. Oscar will also face another life threatening situation that challenge him in more unexpected ways. Part of this chapter has been based on my old neighbor...

In this episode we will notice how the family will think about loved ones far away and what they will do to make a difficult time better. Thank You for joining us for this podcast.

There are many ways that people respond to stressful situations in their lives.   When Oscar Macintosh was taken prisoner in Korea, he and his family learned to adjust to the stress they faced.  In this episode titled, “The Many Ways Of Responding To Our Greatest Fears,” we will notice how Oscar and those who cared very deeply for him faced this difficult time.    While Oscar’s situation was prett...

It has been said, “if you are worried,  PRAY.  If you have prayed, then why worry? In the last episode Young Army Solider Oscar Macintosh is adjusting to life as a Prisoner of War in the Korean War.  Oscar and the people who love him are heart sick about his situation.  But they realize that to live by faith, they must present their desires to God and then live by faith in believing that God will...

Welcome Back to the Secret Of A Successful Life Series. In our last episode,   we noticed the reactions to Oscar Macintosh becoming a Prisoner of War in the Korean War.  Not only was it difficult for Oscar, his parents and those who cared about him back home were heart broken about the news. In this episode titled, “I Know Your Dad,”  Oscar is about to receive some unexpected encouragement from a...

Welcome Back to the Secret Of A Successful Life Series. In our last episode we concluded the fourth volume of the series, “Living Well In Freighting Times.”  Which described the lives of Christian People in the 1940’s.  At the end of that volume Harry and Clara Macintosh were devastated to learn that their oldest son Oscar Lee Macintosh had been taken as a Prisoner of War in the developing conflic...

Welcome Back to the Podcast, “The Secret Of A Successful Life Series”  In the last episode we noticed how Harry and Clara had secretly purchased a new car for struggling newlyweds Leo and Barbara Jean Macintosh.  In this episode titled, “It’s Something I Think God Wants Me To Do. Part B”  we will learn about another family member who has done something he feels very strongly about that will change...

Welcome Back to the Podcast, “The Secret Of A Successful Life Series”  This is a giving time of our year.  Jesus taught that it is better to give than to receive and that we should not let our left-hand know what our righthand is doing, meaning that our giving should be in secret.   In this episode titled, “It’s Something I Think God Wants Me To Do. Part A” Harry and Clara will follow the Lord’s g...

Welcome Back to the Podcast, “The Secret Of A Successful Life Series”  In our lives we find that some people are easier to get along with than others.  The Lord Jesus helps us to love all people, even the ones we find to be difficult.  In our story, David and Anna Benson have had a nearby neighbor  who has been a very difficult man to live by.  But in this chapter, something totally unexpected and...

Welcome Back to the Podcast, “The Secret Of A Successful Life Series”  Life is filled with new changes and at times unexpected challenges.  In this episode titled, “Exciting Plans For Future Challenges,” we will notice how Preaching Elder and Farmer David Benson is about to realize some important lessons that will help many others beside himself.  Other family members will also move into new adven...

Welcome Back to the Podcast, “The Secret Of A Successful Life Series”  In the last episode the family members have gathered from various states to lead a good Revival service in Western Texas.   In the days after this event the families returned to their homes with a variety of conversation and ideas for the future being discussed.  This chapter is titled, “Returning Home And Planning For The Futu...