I grew up in a little community in Kentucky called Ebenezer, a name taken for the Hebrew for “Hitherto hath the Lord helped us” (1 Sam. 7:12). The name was quite appropriate considering how the Lord has led in my life. I can truly say, “Hitherto by Thy help I’ve come.” Truly, our God is […]
It has been the motto of the Olympic Games for generations: Citius, Altius, Fortius–Swifter, Higher, Stronger. And every time the flag with the interlocking rings is lifted above the crowd, the motto proves true. Sometimes the increase in speed or strength is breathtaking, measured in gasps of amazement from the adulating multitudes. Sometimes the change […]
John Reid has written some helpful books such as The Chief Meeting of the Church, Christian Baptism and the Unity of the Spirit, Eternal Dwellings, and now this little volume, F. W. Grant: His Life, Ministry, and Legacy. In 116 pages we have a sketch of one of America’s finest Bible teachers. The paperback is […]
Why are some people so heavily involved in their assembly? They are always there, always available, always willing to help. These folks rarely complain and when the assembly passes through times of trouble, they are looking for solutions, not problems. Others, however, are not so committed. They stand on the sidelines of assembly life. Their […]
When we see the record of the movement of the people of Israel from Babylon back to Jerusalem, to the altar, and to the house of the Lord, we see it did not really begin with the edict of Cyrus but with the stirring by the Lord of the spirit of the people. Notice that […]
Frederick William Grant (1834-1902) was born into a God-fearing Anglican home in the Putney district of London, England. Presumably in his teenage years he became a believer while privately reading the Bible. He went on to King’s College School, in order to be groomed for a position in the British defense department. But getting those […]
As we serve the Lord in the business world, is there a scriptural criteria? Are we given guidelines? Luke 20:25 brings together in one single statement a balance for our business life with our spiritual life. The Lord Jesus was asked a trick question by the Pharisees as to giving tribute to Caesar. Keep in […]
How do you begin with a ministry to troubled young people? You do it by reaching them one at a time. You get to know the individuals. If you’re having a problem with a young person–if he’s disobedient, if he has an attitude–don’t embarrass him, don’t insult him. Take him aside. You want to encourage […]
We used to see it on bumper stickers and plaques, “Christ is the answer.” Of course the critic asks, “What’s the question?” You know the truth, don’t you. It really doesn’t matter what the question is: the Lord Jesus is the answer! One thing is for sure. We all need a better vision of the […]