The fanaticism which discards the Scripture, under the pretense of resorting to immediate revelations is subversive of every principle of Christianity. For when they boast extravagantly of the Spirit, the tendency is always to bury the Word of God so they may make room for their own falsehoods. John Calvin As long as a person … Continue reading “CHARISMATIC”
CAUTIOUS
If one is forever cautious, can one remain a human being? Alexander Solzhenitsyn
CATHEDRALS
See also: Buildings, Church I have been into many of the ancient cathedrals – grand, wonderful, mysterious. But I always leave them with the feeling of indignation because of the generations of human beings who have struggled in poverty to build these altars to the unknown god. Elizabeth Cady Stanton
CATECHISM
Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. The Bible, Psalm 34:11 Being a form of instruction for children in the doctrine of Christ In this confused and divided state of Christendom, I judge it useful that there should be public testimonies, whereby churches which, though widely separated … Continue reading “CATECHISM”
CARING FOR YOURSELF
Be Yourself – Truthfully Accept Yourself – Gracefully Value Yourself – Joyfully Forgive Yourself – Completely Treat Yourself – Generously Balance Yourself – Harmoniously Bless Yourself – Abundantly Trust Yourself – Confidently Love Yourself – Wholeheartedly Empower Yourself – Prayerfully Give Yourself – Enthusiastically Express Yourself – Radiantly Author unknown It is the part of … Continue reading “CARING
FOR YOURSELF”
CARING
See also: Aid; Charity; Giving; Service Nobody should seek his own good, but the good of others. The Bible, 1 Corinthians 10:24 A church is as large as the lives that are touched through the congregation, by the love of God. Caring is the ultimate measure of a congregation’s size. Carl S. Dudley If you’re … Continue reading “CARING”
CARES
Obedience is a freely chosen death, a life without cares, danger without fears, unshakable trust in God, no fear of death. It is a voyage without perils, a journey in your sleep. John Climacus
CAREERS
Jenny, God has made me for a purpose – for China; but he has also made me fast, and when I run, I feel his pleasure. Eric Liddell To choose a career on selfish grounds is probably the greatest single sin that any young person can commit, for it is the deliberate withdrawal from allegiance … Continue reading “CAREERS”
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
Does capital punishment tend to the security of the people? By no means. It hardens the hearts of men. Elizabeth Fry Why do we kill people who are killing people to show that killing people is wrong? Holly Near
CALVINISTS
Calvinists, such men may call themselves, but, unlike the Reformer, whose name they adopt, they bring a system of divinity to the Bible to interpret it, instead of making every system, be its merits what they may, yield, and give place to the pure and unadulterated Word of God. John Calvin