August 17 Read Revelation 6:1-8. As Christ reveals to us the contents of God’s counsel found in the book, we must pay attention to it. For in it are signs of our Lord’s return. The first four seals reveal to us things that have happened and will continue to happen throughout history. Even now we […]
Discussion Outline for 2009 YP Convention What’s going on in your life? Are the internet and cell-phones necessities in life, or just tools? Answer this from the point of view of your life; how much are they are part of your life and how would you do without them? What are some of the positive […]
July 12 Read I John 1:1-5 After Christ ascended into heaven, his disciples, also called apostles, began the work of spreading the Gospel throughout the world. Some of them in their work wrote epistles or letters to various churches and people of God. John spent time working in Asia Minor, and it is supposed that […]
Discussion Outline for 2009 YP Convention References OT – Gen. 3:15; Deut. 33:28; II Chron. 18:1-3, 19:1-2; Psa. 139:21-22; Amos 3:3 NT – Matt. 7:13-14; II Cor. 6:14-18; Eph. 5:11; Jam. 1:27; I John 2:15-17; Rev. 18:4 Discussion Questions What is the antithesis? What does it mean to live an antithetical life? What light do the above passages […]
Another time of reflection comes to mind as I remember our family’s little trip into northern Minnesota. As you will recall from the previous Beacon Lights issue there were some lessons learned from our trip that I would like to share with you. One beautiful afternoon we were down by the lake relaxing and enjoying the unique […]
The scripture says if we resist The devil and his pow’rs That he will surely flee from us; The vict’ry then is ours. But how do we accomplish this? The task takes much persistence, For Satan doesn’t just “let go”; We’ll meet with great resistance. To steadfastly obey our Lord Requires a prayerful life, For […]
The 2009 annual PRC Young People’s convention is right around the corner! Trinity PRC will be hosting the convention August 17-21 on the beautiful grounds of Lake Williamson, Illinois. Are you planning to go? Maybe this is your first convention. Perhaps it might be your last. Whatever the case…are you ready? For many of you […]
Some years ago in Vancouver, B.C. I conducted a Bible class in a bookstore owned by a Mr. Don Robertson, an elder in the Free Presbyterian church there. One day as we were talking he told me how as a little boy in Scotland his father had taken him to the seashore when the tide […]
Jehovah The Alpha, Omega The Beginning and End. My Lord, my Friend. The Giver of Salvation, The Author of Life The One who leads me Through sorrows and strife. My Strength, my Rock, My fortress sure His mercy and love Forever endure. My God, my Prophet, Priest, and King His praises forever I will sing. […]
Dear Editor, I would like to comment on the reprinted article of Marvin Kamps in the April issue of Beacon Lights, the title of which was “Is the Center of My Life the Church?” Basically what was written is certainly true, but I believe a little more could be said. So in regard to this I […]