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 […]
In all likelihood this June issue will find its way into the hands of our readers just at the time our 1951 Synod will convene in our Fourth Church. To all of us the annual Synod registers the conclusion of one and the beginning of another ecclesiastical year. Every phase of our denominational church life […]
Music has the power to stir the heart and soul of man. For centuries poets, in extolling its sweet compulsion, have dwelt on the delight of comprehending the intricacies of this universal language of mankind. Soft music soothes the tired mind. There is music which can strike fire from the heart of men and tears […]
There still exists in our circles a calamitous underestimation of the gravity of the problem with which our churches are now contending as regards the confessional standards upon which our churches are grounded and in which lies the future of the true church of Christ upon this earth. Just now, without a doubt, our churches […]
Well, men, this month Beacon Lights gets underway a new department which will concern itself primarily with you and your interests. Right off we ought to tell you the general idea is to use this space to the best advantage in keeping you posted on things back home and to help you keep in touch […]
‘The Protestant Reformed Churches believe that, in obedience to the command of Christ, the King of the church, to preach the blessed gospel to all creatures, baptizing, and teaching them to observe all things which Christ has commanded, it is the explicit duty and sacred privilege of said churches to carry out this calling according […]
In our last editorial we expressed the considered opinion that we personally viewed with alarm the apparent disinclination of many of our people to seriously concern themselves with the issues now under discussion by our leaders. We made an appeal for sound and sane thinking, for a serious approach, and a forthright treatment of each […]
Whether our people, and particularly our young people, realize it or not, the awful fact is that the very foundations upon which our existence as a distinct group of churches are grounded are in great danger of being uprooted and torn apart. This is no mere platitude. Much of the material published in the most […]
We and all our countrymen will be called upon this month to observe a day of national thanksgiving. Generally speaking, most Americans will be doing so with mingled feelings of insecurity and fear of the changing times in which we live. It is a foregone conclusion that overshadowing any superficial thankfulness a wicked man might […]
Trait and Trend …. Nothing is so contagious as enthusiasm; it moves stones, it charms both the heart and the mind. Nothing great was ever accomplished without it. Enthusiasm—its presence and effect— its glowing warmth and lively zest vividly marked the wonderful beginning for a successful year of society activity which was made during the […]