Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another and so much more, as ye see the day approaching. —Hebrews 10:25 6199 The Wrong Day? “You see, God, it’s like this: We could attend Church more faithfully if your day came at some other time. You have … Continue reading “SUNDAY”
SUN
And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and waves roaring. —Luke 21:25 6182 Explosions In Sun The sun is like a vast hydrogen bomb burning slowly. Every second, 4 million tons of hydrogen are destroyed … Continue reading “SUN”
SUICIDES
And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them. —Rev. 9:6 6154 Suicidology In the past 20 years, something called suicidology has flourished in the U.S. Many good studies and much bad prose have resulted. Since 1957, for instance, more … Continue reading “SUICIDES”
SUFFERING
For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; —Phil. 1:29 6150 One Day I Dream One day as I was fast asleep I had this stirring dream; I was caught up to be with God. With angels it did … Continue reading “SUFFERING”
SUCCESS
6128 Divine Success Dr. Paul Rees said, “If you want a picture of success as heaven measures it, of greatness as God views it, don’t look for the blaring of the bands on Broadway; listen, rather, for the tinkle of water splashing into a basin, while God incarnate, in a humility that makes angels hold … Continue reading “SUCCESS”
SUBMISSION
But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake. —Luke 21:12 6101 It Costs—It’s Easy “It costs much to obtain the power of the Spirit. It costs self-surrender and humiliation, and … Continue reading “SUBMISSION”
STUDENTS
For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears. —II Timothy 4:3 6081 To Ring For Him On the bells of one of our New England universities are inscribed these words: For him who in art beautifies life, … Continue reading “STUDENTS”
STUBBORNNESS
But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, self-willed, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities. —II Peter 2:10 6065 Japan’s Stubbornness Club Stubbornness has caused a split in Japan’s Stubbornness Club—formed a year ago by 20 people who considered themselves obstinate, … Continue reading “STUBBORNNESS”
STORMS
And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. —Revelation 7:1 6053 Killer Storms The killer storms are tornadoes, which kill on the average … Continue reading “STORMS”
STEWARDSHIP
And he called his ten servants, and delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come. —Luke 19:13 6026 Meaning Of Stewardship A man doesn’t decide to become a steward after he has been saved, nor after he begins to make good money. He is a steward—good or bad—when he becomes a … Continue reading “STEWARDSHIP”