The evolution of the institutionalized church has not only given us a fine, traditional order of worship and a somewhat questionable practice of budgeted church management. It has also neatly woven a distinctive societal demeanor into our way of life which, if individually and collectively energized properly, proves to be a real help toward Christian […]
Such was the light-hearted heading of an article in Time about the latest peace moves. It has always been the familiar expression to refer to peace under the symbolism of the dove, When, however, it appears over this article it seems to me that there is a bit of cynicism in it. One paragraph was […]
During the earning month the young people from the various churches of our Protestant Reformed Denomination will gather for a few days in annual convention. Once again many old acquaintances will be revived and new friendships established. During these convention days there are always various spiritual benefits to be had by those who diligently seek […]
Chatham, May 24, 1951 Dear “Schuiler”: In Beacon Lights, the May issue for 1951, we read your answer, given to a daughter of the church, regarding the question, if it is right for a Protestant Reformed Serviceman to partake of Communion outside of the True Church, such as Army Chapels. A member of our society […]
Water is one of the most common substances around us, but yet it is one of the most important compounds necessary for life. Beside these uses for water which we see around us every day such as hydro-electric power, transportation, and crop growth; there are many biological uses which are unconsciously taking place constantly. Next […]
Vacations are on the way (how I wish I were having mine), but work is always waiting, so we find it time again to pound out all the swell letters you fellows have so willingly(?) sent. The first one is from Harry Geelhoed, from Creston, who claims he isn’t ‘very good at this sort of […]
As was stated, I have these questions: How was the flood worked? What is the meaning of the text at Genesis 7:11? Was the flood universal? The first and the second of these three questions have been answered in Beacon Lights for the month of June. The question of the universality of the deluge I […]
Peter and Henry are members of one of the Reformed Churches of America. In their church there are no “official” denominational periodicals; none of their church papers are controlled in management and content by Synodical deputies and representatives. The papers in their church are not censured as to content; all articles are placed, providing they […]