(William Bacon Stevens, “The Parables” 1857) The very fact that we have been renewed in the temper and disposition of our minds, that we have been born again of the Holy Spirit, that old things have passed away and that all things have become new–only makes us realize more vividly our sad condition–to be thus dwellers [...]
(Henry Law, “Forgiveness of Sins” 1875) “The carnal mind is enmity against God!” Romans 8:7 If the sinner’s power were equal to his will– he would invade the heaven of heavens, and hurl God from His throne! Man’s secret chambers of imagination swarm with thoughts tainted with dislike of . . . God, His name, His nature, His perfections, His cause, [...]
(William Bacon Stevens, “Follow Me!”) “The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law.” Deuteronomy 29:28 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts — neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. [...]
(William Bacon Stevens, “Waiting and Watching!“) “What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?” James 2:14 The religion of Jesus Christ is made up of two parts–faith and works. Faith is the root of works. Works are the fruit of faith. A belief, however true and pure, if it is accepted only [...]
(James Smith, “Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”) “You shall see greater abominations than these!” Ezekiel 8:15 The prophet had no idea of the extent of Israel’s wickedness; nor have we any adequate idea of the depravity of our hearts! We may have discovered much–but there is more concealed, than has yet been revealed. The work [...]
What remnant are we, Encased in materialism And supernova dreams of Success and glory, And all those things moths and rust do corrupt. Like a pearl Entombed in the oyster Who, created for glory, Is hidden, Our light wanes In the dark sepulcher of prosperity. Mouths opened wide, We are filled But unsatisfied. Consuming all [...]
It’s no secret that other people influence our lives. This is a widely understood fact of life. Sciences have been created to study how people affect one another. Sociology and psychology are studies of human interaction. Advertising, marketing, and economics have a firm foundation in understanding influences that we exert on one another and this [...]
