Introduction Young People, these are the outlines for the discussion groups at the convention. Read and study them to be prepared to take an active part. 1. Meaning of light a. Scriptural references: John 3:19-21; Eph. 5:8; I Thess. 5:4-8; I John 1:5-7. b. We can make the following distinctions: 1) Physical light — light […]
Introduction Young People, these are the outlines for the discussion groups at the convention. Read and study them to be prepared to take an active part. I. The Idea of Vocation. A. The meaning of the word. 1. The meaning of the word as such. a. The word comes from a Latin word which means […]
According to the annals of The Holy War, the attack of Black Diabolos on the Town of Mansoul met with success. The people expelled their King Shaddai and unanimously turned to the usurping bramble with, “Do thou reign over us.” This he immediately began to do, as a strong man armed, moving into Mansoul’s throne […]
My life is but a weaving between the Lord and me, I cannot choose the colors, He worketh steadily. Oft times He weaveth sorrow, and I in foolish pride, Forget He sees the upper and I the under-side. Not till the loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly, Shall God unroll the […]
Recently, the Federation Board sent out a letter to the Young People’s Societies with regard to the youths’ attitude toward the elderly members in the congregation. I would like to apply this not only to the elderly in the congregation, but also to the young person’s attitude toward grandparents. How often haven’t we heard such […]
Dear Young People, I was asked to write an article on how life in general was for a young person in the church of my day. I am thankful that the Lord, in His eternal counsel, had my parents included in that little mission station that met in River Bend, Hope, some sixty years ago. […]
“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also” – Luke 12:34 Young people sometimes like to play games which involve a lot of activity. One of these games is what we call a “Treasure-Hunt.” Such a treasure-hunt calls for seeking, looking and desiring to find the desired “treasure.” Upon such finding, they […]
His Early Years In our last article we began to narrate two important incidents which took place during the years which George spent in Calvin College. The first incident of which we spoke is the death of George’s father in the explosion which destroyed the furniture factory in which he worked. The second incident which […]
It is almost time for the annual Protestant Reformed Young People’s Convention. And once again we hear the familiar comment, “Are you going to the convention this year?” This question is one which I am sure all of our young people ask each other each year, and it is the reason that I am writing […]
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. […]