“Judge Not…” Perhaps one of the most abused and ignored aspects of a Christian’s walk is his attitude and behavior toward his fellow Christians. We have noticed, and we are sure you have also, that members of our churches have a tendency to treat each other with less consideration, respect and love than they show […]
Dear Readers, During a recent after-recess program, our society, Hope P.R.Y.P., decided the topic of enlisting in the Armed Services should be revisited, clarified, and discussed. There was a lively discussion and many solid pro and con arguments were presented. The discussion began with clarification of the issue. Such questions as: What is joining or […]
We as the Young People’s Society of Hull recently discussed this subject in one of our meetings. We would like to present a brief summary of our findings. Switches sometimes are an advantage. Usually a subject such as this one would be reserved for mother’s groups or parent’s meetings. We chose to discuss this subject […]
We, as the Young People’s Society of Edgerton, discussed the subject, “What Place has Segregation and Integration in the Christian’s Life?” We approached the subject with the four following questions: What is segregation and integration? Why do we have it? Is it right? Is there any solution? Segregation is the separation of the three basic […]
Many people, in our Protestant Reformed circles feel that discussion on certain matters pertaining to the church, should be held at minimum. They also think that opinions on such matters are out of place. Is this the right attitude? Does an individual have the freedom to speak his mind on any matter concerning the church? […]
In I Corinthians 6:1 we read, “Dare any of you, having a matter against another, go to law before the unjust, and not before the saints?” The Apostle Paul is reproving the Corinthians for carrying their disputes before unbelieving judges, as if there is none in the church qualified to pass judgment. It is better […]
The present political situation in the United States raises an interesting question. Once more, the highly emotional issue of a Catholic running for President rages on the American scene. Ever since Catholic, Al Smith lost to Herbert Hoover in 1928; the consensus has been that a similar endeavor would amount to political suicide for the […]
“Should the singing of hymns be introduced in the Protestant Reformed churches?” This question was submitted to our Yong People’s Society, subject to our discussion. We did not attempt to solve this question, but merely stated our individual opinions. Why should we (our churched) avoid the singing of hymns? First and most popular, is the […]
The opinions of the rank and file of Protestant Reformed youth is seldom expressed in our paper. Therefore, Beacon Lights has asked three of our young people to express themselves on the question, “Why am I Protestant Reformed?” from their respective viewpoints. Miss Jannet Hauck, a member of the Ebenezer Reformed Church of Forbes, North […]