Charitableness: Love Hides Many Flaws In Others
When an eminent painter was requested to paint Alexander the Great, so as to give a perfect likeness of the Macedonian conqueror, he felt a difficulty. Alexander in his wars had been struck by a sword, and across his forehead was an immense scar. The pain ... read more
CHARITY: Christian Charity
"Mr. Whitefield," said one of his ardent admirers, who was bitterly opposed to Wesley, "do you think we shall see John Wesley in heaven?" He replied, "You ask me whether we -- that is, you and I -- shall see Mr. Wesley in heaven. Certainly not." "I ... read more
Chastisement
The old black man was asked if he thought the Lord loved him. He said, "Yes suh massa, I knows the Lawd loves me. He says in His book that he chases those
that He loves, and He chases me so much I know He have to love me a whole
lot." ... read more
Cheerfulness
In the vestibule of a certain hospital visitors see a card bearing this advice: "Never utter a discouraging word while you are in this hospital. You should come here only for the purpose of helping. Keep your hindering, sad looks for other places, and if ... read more
Cheerfulness, Is Not Idle: Story
Charles M. Alexander tells that as a student at the Moody Bible Institute he often wondered how earnest Christians could be so light-hearted. One day when Mr. Moody gathered the students around him for a confidential talk, he noticed that some were wearin ... read more
Childlikeness: Their Size Is Their Ticket
The Chicago Daily News captions a picture of small children entering a "tiny-tot play lot" through a low gateway shaped like a keyhole. Admittance to the lot, given to the youngsters of Oak and Sedgwick Streets by Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Dewey, depends ... read more
Children, Amusing Statements Of: One Who Misunderstood Edith For Eateth
One day in London, a group of children were feeling the cold and slipped inside a church to get warm. To their surprise, a service soon began, and the vicar arose to read the lesson. "This man (Christ Jesus) receiveth sinners and eateth with them." Afte ... read more
Children, Childlike Faith, Creation, Evolution, Funny: BETTER WORK LATELY
BETTER WORK LATELY
A little boy asked his Dad: "Dad, did God make you?"
"Yes, of course," said his Dad.
"And did He make me?" asked the little boy.
"Yes, He did," said his Dad.
"Well," said the boy, "He's being doing better work ... read more
Children, Faith, Funny: Stumped By A Child's Question
An itinerant saleman for a children's encyclopaedia was concluding a highly-charged sales talk. As the young mother wavered, he turned to her five-year-old son and said, "Ask me a question, Sonny. Ask me ANYTHING you want to know, and I will show your m ... read more
Children: A Jewish Girl Restored To Life--Family Converted
Some years ago, a little Jewish girl in Russia learned large portions of the New Testament from a boy who had committed them to memory. One day, upon the arrival of her father, after an absence, she ran to meet him, and said, "I do love Jesus; He loved l ... read more
Children: A Little Girl's Timely Question
June was a curly headed little girl of five years. She lived in a small Illinois town where her father was a pastor. Her mother frequently sent her to the Post Office for the mail. She was a bright, cheerful child, and a general favorite with the people. ... read more
Children: A Wise Answer
The King of Prussia, while visiting a village in his land, was welcomed by the school children of the place. After their speaker had made a speech for them, he thanked them. Then taking an orange from a plate, he asked: "To what kingdom does this belong? ... read more
Children: How Are Your Children Doing?
The Fordham Institute just released its most recent "Index for Social Health for Children and Youth." This index combines infant mortality, child abuse, teenage pregnancy, suicide, drug abuse, high school dropout rates and a host of the factors into a s ... read more
Choice, Evil: Goodbye To God
At Princeton there is a tradition about Aaron Burr, how one night when the college was shaken by a revival he shut himself in his room saying that before the night was over he would decide the matter of his relationship to God. Late at night, the students ... read more
Choice, Salvation, Choosing Christ: MOVED!
Dr. G. Campbell Morgan relates the following experience: "One day one of the young men of my church came to see me and said, 'Dr. Morgan, I want you to go with me to the home of a drunkard.' When we arrived at the old rickety building, where the drunka ... read more
Choice, Wise: I'd Rather Have Jesus
It was in the thirties. Business curves were still heading downward and there was rumor of a salary cut at the New York insurance office where 22-year-old Beverly Shea was employed as a clerk. Possessor of a deep melodious voice, the young man was offered ... read more
Choice, Wise: Why He Surrendered
The Rev. T. E. Ruth of Sydney, Australia, relates that when just in his teens he went to a church where the curate preached on the text, "Choose you this day whom ye will serve." The sermon made him thoroughly disgusted with himself, and, annoyed with t ... read more
Christ, All Needed At Death: Christ Everything
An aged minister in Edinburgh, whose name, if I were to mention it, you would all know, some time ago addressed a great gathering of young converts. In most thrilling and pathetic terms did he refer to his own long experience. "Young men," did the old s ... read more
Christ, Became Man's Substitute: We Weren't Worthy Of Christ's Death
A Christian mother and authoress told me that her son, whom she had advised to unite with the Church, had a difficulty. "I don't see, mother, the great merit in Christ's dying for us. If I could save a dozen men by dying for them, I think I would. Much ... read more
Christ, Became Man's Substitute: We Weren't Worthy Of Christ's Death
A recent news item told of a young man who, unknown to authorities, went to prison for his identical twin brother. The switch was discovered only when the actual guilty brother was arrested for another crime when he was supposed to be serving a prison sen ... read more
Christ, Blood Of: Much More Needed
I have a friend in the City of Glasgow, who, many years ago, found himself in Barlinnie prison because of his sin. He was given to drunkenness, became a sot, and grieved the heart of his godly mother. After serving his term of imprisonment, he found his w ... read more
Christ, Blood Of: Preparation For Heaven
A man dreamed that he stood beside the guarded gate of heaven. The spirit of a rich man came and sought admittance on the ground of his wealth and local fame. He was reminded that those things belong to time only, and turned away in despair. Another sough ... read more
Christ, Blood Of: The Cleansing Blood!
Some years ago, in Western New York, I stood in a crowded assembly preaching. I remember that I was struck upon this point of doctrine, and I cried out to my congregation, in great earnestness, "The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth, cleanseth, CLE ... read more
Christ, Blood Of: The Secret Of Our Strength
A traveler tells us that he once witnessed a battle between a poisonous spider and another insect. Every time the insect was bitten, and before the poison could work, it settled on the leaves of a plant close by and sucked them, returning to the battle as ... read more
Christ, Blood Of: The Yellow Gospel
Blood is mentioned over 300 times in the Bible and is essential to the doctrine of Christ's atonement. It lies at the very heart of the Gospel, for it is through "the blood of his cross" that Jesus reconciled us to God (see \reference{Colossians 1:20- ... read more
Christ, Bore the Sins Of Many: He Chose The One With Scarred Hands
Leslie B. Flynn told a story that illustrates a great truth. An orphaned boy was living with his grandmother when their house caught fire. The grandmother, trying to get upstairs to rescue the boy, perished in the flames. The boy's cries for help were fi ... read more
Christ, Burden Bearer: Jesus Paid It All
A poor soldier in Russia was sitting one day in his barracks in deep despair, for he owed a great deal of money, and he knew not where to get it. He got a piece of paper, and made on it a list of all his debts, and underneath wrote: "Who shall pay these ... read more
Christ, Divinity Of: The Eternal Father Proves It
A preacher once met a member of a cult who challenged his views about the deity of Christ. "You say that Jesus Christ is coequal with the eternal Father, but He cannot be, for no son is ever as old as the one who has begotten him." The minister thought ... read more
Christ, His Image: Christ In Us
"What is your minister like? Is he eloquent and intellectual?" What answer can be true of you? "Well, I cannot tell you about his sermons; I always think of Christ when I see him." Is that true of you? Then, to you to live is Christ. In a famous Russi ... read more
Christ, Lordship of: Pearl of Great Price
"I want this pearl. How much is it?" "Well," the seller says, "it's very expensive." "But, how much?" we ask. "Well, a very large amount." "Do you think I could buy it?" "Oh, of course, everyone can buy it." "But, didn't you say it was ve ... read more
Christ, Mission Of: Bridging The Gap
In 1936 radio broadcast was transmitted to America from England. Just before the voice of King Edward VIII was to be heard, someone stumbled over a wire in the control room of WJZ (now WABC, New York) and snapped the only line of communication between the ... read more
Christ, Preeminence Of: Saint Nicholas
The most popular non-Biblical saint in Christendom, he is the patron of children, sailors, merchants, bankers, thieves, scholars, Greece, Sicily, Russia, and New York City. Traditionally, he is identified as a fourth-century bishop of Myra in Asia Minor. ... read more
Christ, Rejected: He Is Still Rejected
The print medium often intentionally distorts what we write. Over the years since I became a Christian, I have always deliberately explained that I have "accepted Jesus Christ." These words are invariable translated into "Colson's professed religious ... read more
Christ, Suffered And Died: Man's Work In Heaven
A minister, going through a mental institution, was stopped by a woman, who asked: "Mr. Minister, what work of man will there be in Heaven?" "None, my dear lady," he said, thinking to answer as quickly as possible and get away. "Oh, yes, there will! ... read more
Christian Calling: 20th Century Christians
Peter Marshall in his characteristically trenchant manner describes 20th century Christians in these words: "They are like deep-sea divers encased in suits designed for many fathoms deep, marching bravely forth to pull plugs out of bathtubs." ... read more
Christian Calling: Spurgeon Made The Water Boil
The ministry of British preacher Charles Spurgeon was often marked by controversy, as journalists and other groups carped at his work. One day a friend of Spurgeon's remarked, "I hear you are in hot water again."
"I'm not the one in hot water," S ... read more
Christian Life, Look Up: Story
Back in the days of sailing ships a young sailor went to sea for the first time. The ship encountered a heavy storm in the North Atlantic. The sailor was commanded to go aloft and trim the sails. As the young sailor started to climb, he made a mistake and ... read more
Christianity, Characteristics Of: That Is Christianity
A Chinese Christian thus described the relative merits of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Christianity: "A man had fallen into a deep, dark pit, and lay in its miry bottom groaning and utterly unable to move. Confucius walked by, approached the edge of the p ... read more
Christians: A Quiet And Good People
In the third century, Cyprian, the Bishop of Carthage, wrote to his friend Donatus: "It is a bad world, Donatus, an incredibly bad world. But I have discovered in the midst of it a quiet and good people who have learned the great secret of life. They hav ... read more
CHRISTMAS
In FAMILY CIRCUS, the little boy opens the door and looks at the first winter
snow: "God gift-wrapped the world!" A real good point could be made about our
heavenly Father gift wrapping the world in love with the Birth of Christ! Dr.
John Bards ... read more
Christmas, Items About: The Origin Of Christmas
What did December 25 originally celebrate? For some time before the coming of Christianity, December 25 was a time of pagan celebration. The pagans knew that at this point in their calendar the shortest day and longest night had passed, that little by lit ... read more
CHURCH
Suppose that in time of war a man says, "I wish to serve my country and to
defend her from her enemies." If he tries to carry out that resolution alone, he can accomplish nothing. He can be effective in that purpose only by
standing shoulder to sh ... read more
COMPASSION
I never cease thrilling at the heart of Abraham Lincoln. There is a story of
two women relatives of General Lou Wallace who came to the White House when Lincoln was president asking about General Wallace. He had been involved in a
vicious battle and ... read more
CONFIDENCE
Herbert Hoover was one of the most vilified and maligned presidents in the
history of our nation because the Great Depression began during his Administration. He did not seem to become cynical or bitter. He went on
serving his country to the end, ma ... read more
Dancing, An Insulting Sport: The Heathen Idea Of A Ball
Nothing is less intelligible to a high-bred mandarin than the desire of foreign females to be introduced to him. At Hong Kong, when English ladies were brought to see the ex-commissioner, Yeh, he turned away and refused to look at them, and on their depar ... read more
Death: A STRANGE INCIDENT
Reverend Sam Jones relates the following incident: "One of my stewards was sitting up with his brother who was critically ill. Late at night, as he cared for his sick brother, he fell asleep and had a strange dream. He dreamed he saw his brother die and ... read more
Death: Advice to the Lost When Dying
We would say kindly to every backslider and sinner who will go on to live and die in sin, "When you come to the end, there will be some things you will never taste, hear, feel, or see again. It will be "good-by forever." I would make, if you will permi ... read more
Death: Beyond the Gate
A man was seriously ill and insisted that the doctor tell him the facts in the case. He asked, "Doctor, will I improve for a brief time; and, if so, will I have another similar attack?" The doctor replied, "We hope you will improve, and then you may ha ... read more
Death: Dying Words of Sinners & Saints
Dying Words of Sinners
"I am suffering the pangs of the damned." -- TALLEYRAND PERIGORD.
"Give me laudanum that I may not think of eternity." -- MIRABEAU.
"I am abandoned by God and man! I shall go to hell! O Christ! O Jesus Christ! -- VOLTA ... read more
Death: IT'S DARK AND COLD, PAPA
A proud, haughty young woman lay dying. She had had room in her life for pleasure, fun and sin, but no room for Jesus. As the shadows deepened she called to her father, "Papa, won't you go with me? It's so dark and cold."
The father replied, "Daug ... read more
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