Truth is to be understood, believed and practiced. The Bible calls it “Walking in truth.” And when God’s teachings are lived, the life is real. People appreciate that kind of a person. In fact, if a man does not live more than he preaches, chances are, he is preaching more than he lives!

Strong arms strained at the oars as the little craft tossed and reared amidst the sea’s breaking swells. The small band of hardy disciples of our Master had determined to reach the shore at Bethsaida, even as He had bidden them. Three or four miles now lay in their uncertain wake across the waters of the Sea… Read More ›

1 I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart;     before the “gods” I will sing your praise. 2 I will bow down toward your holy temple     and will praise your name     for your unfailing love and your faithfulness, for you have so exalted your solemn decree     that it surpasses your fame. 3 When I called, you answered… Read More ›

There was once a poor woman who was heavily in debt. She became afraid to answer the door because of the bill collectors. Now, one day a kind minister went by to help her. He was calling to comfort her and offer financial aid. But when she heard his knock at the door, she hid…. Read More ›

Wherein have we robbed Thee? In tithes and Offerings Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed Me, even this whole nation Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in Mine house, and prove Me now here- with, saith the Lord of Hosts, if I will not….pour… Read More ›

Recently, I talked with a man who had bright flowers in his life’s window box.  But upon opening the front door, I saw the discouragement of one who had dropped the shield of faith.  The fiery darts were really getting through to him.  (Study Ephesians 6:10 and following.)  It was an old story.  He had… Read More ›

A World in Crisis No one denies that the world is cracking with crisis. Our question is, What is the Christian’s most important job? Time is short. How many are the answers being proposed to that question! Under its pressure the Church today is undergoing painful self-examination. Outstanding religious leaders are discussing all sorts of radical… Read More ›

  It was a mighty hand that was stretched out those ages ago to create this wonderful world in which we live; to bring into being every living thing, including man. It was a mighty hand that saved three young Hebrews from being incinerated when they were thrown into a fiery furnace for refusing to… Read More ›

It was early morning, and the visitor in the home of Dr. A. B. Simpson tiptoed quietly down the hall preparing to slip out for a walk in the gray dawn. As he passed the door of Dr. Simpson’s study, the visitor glanced in. To his amazement he saw the great missionary statesman seated there… Read More ›

The phone call was urgent: death had just taken the only child of a young couple who were active in our church. Shockingly, the baby girl died right in the arms of the doctor, who thought he was making a routine checkup; the little one was not to be revived. The parents had long prayed… Read More ›