The Dutch architect, Dr. H. P. Berlage, made often in his spare time drawings in old cities and so in the summer of 1920 he went early in the morning to the center of Zutphen, in the Eastern part of The Netherlands. There he found the Walburg Church surrounded by white plastered houses that obstructed […]
Gambling. This word would not raise an eyebrow in many conversations in the world today. Many people talk of a dream vacation in Las Vegas, which is the gamblers paradise. Almost every state in the U. S. has legalized gambling, except Utah and Hawaii. The lottery abounds. Indian casinos are mushrooming (most casinos have been […]
The fishing town of Vlissingen (Flushing) has a rich history, and the Jacob-Church “survived’’ it. The tower is famous for its beautiful carillon, that can be played by experts on this instrument, and every day the well-known traditional melodies can be heard. It took twenty years to build this Jacob Church (1308-1328). It was enlarged […]
Lift up your voice to praise the Lord; His name alone must be adored; He showers blessings day by day And leads us in His chosen way. Let songs of praise fill heart and tongue, Revere His name, both old and young. He is the mighty King of kings Whose arm to us salvation […]
Most of our readers have heard of Augustine (354-430 AD) at some point in their lives. Perhaps your knowledge of him is rather scanty or dim. If you know anything at all about him, it is likely that you have read parts or the whole of his work The Confessions of Saint Augustine. This work […]
The city of Rome was a great city, but like all great cities on this earth, it too fell from prominence. In its day, Rome was a thriving metropolis of wealth, politics and culture. The city was attacked in the year 410 AD, however it had been on the decline for many years. There are […]
Maple—The maple tree is a common species, numbering about 120 varieties. Maples grow almost exclusively in the Northern Hemisphere. In fact, you would be hard pressed to find a maple in the “bottom” half of our planet. Locating a bottle of maple syrup would be easier, since it is part of a multi-million dollar industry. […]
Elisabeth Elliot’s book, Let Me Be a Woman, deals with an issue which every young woman inevitably faces—womanhood. Mrs. Elliot wrote this book to her daughter Valerie as a wedding gift. In it, she deals with many thoughts and questions young women have. Who am 1? What does it mean to be a woman? She […]
If on the Sabbath you will turn From doing your own pleasure And keep it holy to the Lord Your joy will know no measure. Sabbath you’ll call a great delight; You’ll honor God the Lord, Not seeking ways or words of self But ever looking toward The Holy One of Israel- And He’ll cause […]
The first day of high school is always difficult. This is because you do not know that many people and those that were in your class before are probably not in all of your new classes. By the end of the first week you know the names of everyone in your classes and you have […]