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Human The Function of Human The general function of human government, as instituted by God, may be said to be threefold: to protect, punish, and promote. 1. The Function of Protection: The moment Adam sinned it was obvious that civilizations would need some form of restraint and rule to protect citizens from themselves. An example … Continue reading “Government”

My Name Is Written There Though humble and obscure below My name is there in heaven, I know.” Tis written by the hand of God— ‘Tis written with the Saviour’s blood. ‘Twas there before the day and night, In beams of God’s unerring light. By Jesus’ blood ‘twas crimson dyed When He for me was … Continue reading “Grace”

Light Shining Out of Darkness God moves in a mysterious way His wonders to perform; He plants His footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm. Deep in unfathomable mines Of never-failing skill He treasures up His bright designs, And works His sovereign will. Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take, The clouds ye so … Continue reading “God, providence of”

The Parable of Tomorrow In her poem “The Parable of Tomorrow,” Ruth Gibbs Zwall offers this description of the Savior’s leading: “I looked at the mountain. ‘It is too hard, Lord,’ I said; ‘I cannot climb.’ ‘Take My hand,’ He whispered; ‘I will be your strength.’ I saw the road, ‘It is too long, Lord,’ … Continue reading “God, provision of, protection of”

The Rescue Several years ago an eastern paper reported this story: One evening a woman was driving home when she noticed a huge truck behind her that was driving uncomfortably close. She stepped on the gas to gain some distance from the truck, but when she sped up, the truck did too. The faster she … Continue reading “God’s Pursuit”

The Kingdom of God While serving as a missionary in Laos, I discovered an illustration of the kingdom of God. Before the colonialists imposed national boundaries, the kings of Laos and Vietnam reached an agreement on taxation in the border areas. Those who ate short-grain rice, built their houses on stilts, and decorated them with … Continue reading “God’s Rule”

It Happened on the Brooklyn Subway Marcel Sternberger was a methodical man of nearly 50, with bushy white hair, guileless brown eyes, and the bouncing enthusiasm of a czardas dancer of his native Hungary. He always took the 9:09 Long Island Railroad train from his suburban home to Woodside, N.Y.., where he caught a subway … Continue reading “God, sovereignty”

Quotes •      When you have nothing left but God, then you become aware that God is enough. – Maude Royden •      He who has God and many other things has no more than he who has God alone. – C. S. Lewis Sources unknown

In Whom Do You Trust The Ladies Home Journal (Sept, 1981) asked, “In whom do you trust?” Responses were: Walter Cronkite 40% of the vote Pope John Paul 26% of the vote Billy Graham 6% of the vote God 3% of the vote Ladies Home Journal, 1981

John Wesley In an attempt to express the inexpressible, a Christian businessman kept this motto on his desk: “How great must be the God we need! How much greater is our God than our greatest need! John Wesley captured that same truth in a different way. “Give me a worm that can understand a man,” … Continue reading “God, unsearchable”