The book of Proverbs is one which introduces a new method of instruction in the Bible. In this book Solomon uses a short sentence, generally unrelated to its predecessor, which contains a complete idea. Proverbs contains observations and instruction in nearly every area of the life of the child of God. Many of these ideas […]

I received my Beacon Lights today and read immediately the article “Women’s Lib in the Church”. Certainly I must agree with the writer of the article that any part of the women’s liberation movement has no place in the church of Christ. Furthermore, I know of no women in our churches who believe themselves to […]

I must say I was really taken by surprise when I received a letter asking me to reminisce about the conventions I have attended. Reminisce? Has it been that long ago that I attended a convention as a member of the Young People’s society? Alas! I’ve been forced to realize that my last convention was […]

The house-cleaning season is both frustrating and amusing. When one engages in the annual ritual called house-cleaning, the boredom and drudgery of the activity can be somewhat lightened by intriguing discoveries. In remote corners of closets, in neglected boxes, and in fragrant cedar chests one finds old hats, out-dated shoes, musty scrap books and treasured […]

            Gaius, Beloved, thou doest a faithful work in whatsoever thou doest toward them that are brethren and strangers. – John The name among the Greeks was as common as Tom, Dick and Harry, while among the Romans it was used by eminent persons for their distinctive name, as by […]

I have been asked to write a short article for “Beacon Lights” in connection with the 50th anniversary of our Protestant Reformed denomination. The period of time that I’ve been requested to write about is the year 1953. Keeping in mind the theme of our Church’s anniversary. “God’s Covenant Faithfulness”, I will try to put […]

When first asked to write about the 1950’s, they appeared in my mind as a shapeless, featureless segment of history. But a little more concentration and the perusal of some “Standard Bearers” of the era began to give it dimensions. One bit of information suggested another and soon the “50’s” came alive again. January 1, […]

The position of the woman in society is under serious attack. The woman is being systematically destroyed by those who support the proposed Equal Rights Amendment. The woman is being viciously annihilated by the Women’s Liberation Movement. Most tragically of all the woman is being attacked by the church, when she is given a position […]