The basic premise of Christian stewardship is that God is the Creator, Possessor, and Upholder of all. “The earth is the Lord’s and the fulness thereof,” confesses David in Psalm 24. “For He hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods.” Stewardship presupposes God’s absolute ownership of all. Existence of anything […]
“Those men in Skylab sure are finding out a lot about our solar system,” he said. “Oh,” I said. “But you know, they are just scratching the surface when it comes to finding out how we got here and how things are interrelated,” he said. “Oh,” I said. “You know, we’ve been trying for years […]
“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favor of the Lord.” “House and riches are an inheritance from fathers; but a prudent wife is from Jehovah” (Prov. 18:22, KJV; 19:14, ASV). Mercy, like Rebekah, “was very fair to look upon,” or was of “extremely beautiful appearance,” and so the “more alluring.” Attracted […]
If I have wounded any soul today, If I have caused one foot to go astray. If l have walked in my own sinful way, Dear Lord, forgive. If my marks of discipleship were not true If I longed not Thy will to do And I envied the world with their fair skies of […]
Laughter mingles with the continuing hum of chit-chat of people who fill many rooms. Cards have been dealt for another hand of game playing and it seems that no matter where you look you see food. Small children are heard everywhere laughing and squealing in play. Everyone seems to be feeling a bit of happiness […]
At first when considering what to write, I thought that I would write on the subject “Repent and Believe,” which is the demand of God to all that hear the preaching of the gospel. But I have decided to limit the scope of this article and the following to the subject of repentance, even though […]
I’m lost somewhere between the evils of the world and the comfort of God’s Holy Church. There doesn’t seem to be anyone to talk to. Where are my Friends? Right now I really don’t understand God’s reasoning in limiting the number of young people of my age in our church. But I must realize that […]
“Did you hear the latest?” “No, what?” “Well, Joe and Sherri got engaged last week and they are getting married next week; draw your own conclusion.” “O well, it happens to a lot of kids.” Does that little gossiping conversation make you laugh or maybe smile? Or maybe you think that it is an exaggeration. […]
When I arrived at Hope Church on December 2 for the singspiration, I was really disturbed. I had hoped to see a church filled with Christians who love to sing praises to their Maker. I saw thankful Christians — but not nearly enough of them. I saw a church barely three quarters full. This article […]