One important thing that I learned in school this year is how the church should be separate from unbelievers. During World War II, the U.S. government put out a series of propaganda films called “Why We fight.” Perhaps this article is a bit of propaganda for our Christian schools. And the “propaganda” is very effective […]
“In doubt and temptation, I rest, Lord, in Thee..” Few things have influenced society in the last 400 years more than science. Today our world revolves around scientific achievements and the resulting technology. This edition of the Beacon Lights was written on a digital computer (invented around 1940), printed on a Xerox copier (1960), and […]
“If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies. Fulfil ye my joy, that ye like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.” Philippians 2:1-2. “Be ye of one mind!” This passage, in a nutshell, explains […]
July 1 Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 As we read in this beautiful passage, there is a time for everything. From “a time to be born, and a time to die,” to “a time of war, and a time of peace,” God has made everything beautiful in his time. Time cannot be changed, for we know that […]
Are politicians and those in authority over us, worthy of our prayers? Look at the way they run the country, wasting the tax money we send in, with their stand on abortion, their calling homosexuality just a life style; the list goes on. We should not reason because of their wrongful doings, therefore, that we […]
We live in a country whose beauty is great; The mountains, lakes, rivers, with grandeur abound; The flowers, trees, grasses, which God did create, And the deserts and fields us with splendor surround. We are thankful that we who inhabit this land May have freedom to worship, to speak, and to write, And we […]
A few months ago, Pete Faber commented that if the Beacon Lights had an office, it would have to have a revolving door to accommodate the high turnover of personnel. After three years of dedication to the Beacon Lights, Pete himself has decided to resign. The Beacon Lights went through some major changes during those […]
The whistle blows. Both sides are tense as the tip-off begins the game, a game that will decide which team will win the championship trophy. Respect. It’s a matter of life—or death. Bang, bang . . . the ball bangs against the floor as the blue team dribbles it toward their hoop. The opposition is […]
“Hum—hum-hum—an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” Julie sang the familiar phrase as she skipped into the kitchen and selected an apple from a bowl. She began munching on it as she went back outdoors, and in very little time had nothing left but the core in her hand. It was a warm, lazy […]
When the believer reads the Word of God, it is at the same time both crystal clear but so deep that he can never see to the bottom. The book of Daniel is one example. The smallest children can understand and love the story of Daniel and his three friends. But when it comes to […]