Outline XIII Fasting Matt. 6:16-18—“Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you,They have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not […]
Stress is something that is very evident in young people today. It is something that happens consistently throughout their day-to-day lives. Young people have a lot put on them with school, jobs, responsibilities at home, and commitments to other things, and it can be very easy to get stressed out and worry about things that […]
A young wife sits holding her husband’s hand as the doctor tells them the results from the tests she had last week. “It’s cancer,” he says, “we must start treatment immediately.” Her fears rise; she has two young children at home. How will they handle this, what will life be like six months from now […]
When life seems hard—impossible to bear— This thought sustains: I know my Savior’s there. Some days it seems each little task goes wrong. I’m helpless then, but know my Savior’s strong. My pain and suff’ring may sometimes o’erwhelm But then I’m comforted: this is my Father’s realm. Good friends ofttimes don’t seem […]
This is the first article in a series on missions and witnessing. Some of the articles will focus on the church-bodily function of mission work, while others will center on the individual calling to be a witness of God’s Name through our everyday lives. This particular one will address the matter of witnessing through the […]
This poem was read at the 1980 Convention as a special number. When the narrow way leads across rough terrain And we struggle to make it, but all seems in vain, Then we should remember that we have a Guide, For God in His wisdom is close by our side. When doubts and […]
“…for He hath said, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee.” (Genesis 28:5; Joshua 1:5; Hebrews 13:5b) “…the Lord is my helper, I will not fear what man shall do to me.” (Psalm 118:6; Hebrews 13:6) There are times in the life of both young and old believers when the future looms dark […]
The nations rage and the people imagine a vain thing, when has this not been the case? The sea rages in the storm and the mire is cast up, at which time has this not been the case? Wars plague the continents, and rumors of war cause all men to faint in their exertions for […]
We have a custom in our churches, and I believe it to be a good one, to hold prayer-day service the second Wednesday of March. The intent was that one could not properly begin a season of planting without entering into the house of the Lord to beseech His blessing upon the labor. Though most […]
Not human strength or mighty hosts Not charging steeds or war-like boasts Can save from overthrow; But God will save from death and shame All those who fear and trust His Name Any they no want shall know. “To trust: to confide; to have confidence in God. What is it?” The singer of Psalm […]