Although I know the hymn question is a weighty matter with our young people, I am somewhat surprised at the silence in their ranks. Possibly you are just sitting by awaiting the appearance of another’s position or perhaps Synod’s final decision? If so, let me encourage you not to stand idly by, but pen your […]
I sincerely hope the Rev. H. C. Hoeksema is not offended when I refuse to place in Beacon Lights a letter addressed directly to him. (Our readers will recall he addressed such a letter to the undersigned in the Feb. issue of this paper). There are reasons for this action on my part: (a) he […]
I want to express my appreciation for all the notes and comments of praise I received on my “controversial” article on mission mindedness, but I equally would express appreciation to Rev. H. C. Hoeksema for his cunning but careless criticism since he possibly will serve to bring this all-important calling of the church more prominently […]
This editorial is not my reply to Rev. H. C. Hoeksema, who brings his “reflections” on a previously printed article of mine to the attention of our readers elsewhere in this issue of Beacon Lights. This article is, quite naturally, my consequent thoughts on missions which should serve to point out to our young people […]
Are we? Within our circles some seem to think so, others think not. Without (and the position of the onlooker at times has merit), opinion falls in the negative column. Our critics have struck sorely and with regularity on this point: time and again we are accused of gross laxity, of feeble effort, and others. […]
The Christian youth must definitely avoid two extreme positions with respect to the world round about him. In our last article we listed theses as infiltration and separation. The former is virtually practiced when a youth either carelessly or deliberately inspects all the angles of worldly life: becomes linked with rioting, drunkenness, chambering and others. […]
As this title above implicates, we intend to devote this page to a treatment of the friendship question. Quite spontaneously this carries us into the practical area of our life: our friends, those with whom we have fellowship and are familiar. It is often said a person is known by his friends, is it true […]