There was a time when the first-born daughter of that great English expositor of Scripture, Dr. G. Campbell Morgan, lay at the point of death. Years later, speaking on the incident of the raising of Jairus’ daughter, he said these words: “I can hardly speak of this matter without becoming personal and reminiscent, remembering a … Continue reading “MIRACLES OF JAIRUS’ DAUGHTER”
MIRACLE
Kham Put, Thailand (EP). Khun Paot, a 19-year-old girl, escaped the Khmer Rouge rule in Cambodia after an arduous journey with 100 others through miles of jungle, canals, mountains, and rivers. Standing between them and freedom were Communist soldiers, the elements, and a stretch of jungle ground covered with thorns. Most of the escapees were … Continue reading “MIRACLE”
MINISTRY, PREPARATION FOR
Shortly after a recent seminary graduate had assumed his first pastorate, he and his wife went to visit his family one Saturday. His mother sensed that her daughter-in-law was unhappy, but—not wishing to be meddlesome—pretended not to notice. As they departed, she heard her daughter-in-law say, “All right, we can go by the church and … Continue reading “MINISTRY, PREPARATION FOR”
MINISTER, QUALITIES OF
If you can’t stand the smell of sheep, you shouldn’t be a shepherd.879 A pastor-teacher who does not love people is like a shepherd who is allergic to sheep, or a woman who wants to have a family but can’t stand children.880 A survey of many churches was taken by the American Association of Theological … Continue reading “MINISTER, QUALITIES OF”
MINISTER, FUNCTION OF
Most of us have gone to a circus sideshow at some time or at least seen one on TV. One of the common feats of daring under the big top is performed by the man who attempts to get a large number of plates simultaneously spinning on the end of some sticks. Of course, the … Continue reading “MINISTER, FUNCTION OF”
MESSIAH, EXPECTATION OF
Dr. Charles Fineberg, a noted Jewish-Christian scholar, says that in the course of Israel’s history since the time of our Lord, sixty-four different individuals have appeared claiming to be the Messiah.876
MEDIOCRITY
“The highest order of mind is accused of folly, as well as the lowest. Nothing is thoroughly approved but mediocrity. The majority has established this, and it fixes its fangs on whatever gets beyond it either way” (Blaise Pascal).871
MATERIALISM
If we lack basic nutrients in our diet we suffer malnutrition. The cure is simple: take vitamin tablets to insure you get the minimum level. Once the minimum is reached, however, additional tablets have little or no benefit. Unfortunately some people apply this logic: “If a little was good, a lot will be better.” This … Continue reading “MATERIALISM”
MASTURBATION
“For me the real evil of masturbation would be that is takes an appetite which, in lawful use, leads an individual out of himself to complete (and correct) his own personality in that of another (and finally in children and even grandchildren) and turns it back; sends the man back into the prison of himself, … Continue reading “MASTURBATION”
MARRIAGE, ROLE OF WIFE
Charles Swindoll tells of being married ten years before he became aware of the value of being grateful for the differences between his wife and himself. He was often irritated that she didn’t view things exactly as he did. She wasn’t argumentative, only expressive of her honest feelings. But he took this as a lack … Continue reading “MARRIAGE, ROLE OF WIFE”