Who is the head of the church? In some congregations the deacons run the show. In others, it’s the pastor who calls the shots. Elder boards rule in many places. Congregationally ruled churches are governed democratically. The Church of England owns the British Monarch as its head. There are many schemes and systems practiced in church...
“Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say rejoice” (Phil. 4:4). Philippians 4:4–9 became my “life verses” during my years as a student at Bible college. This was the time that my husband and I were beginning our journey as newlyweds. After 80 years of life and nearly 60 years of marriage, we continue...
“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow [pursue] after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness [gentleness]…” 1 Timothy 6:11 We live in an angry world. Everywhere you turn, the wrath of man is poured out upon others through venomous speech and harsh tones. Things worsen when that anger becomes an action...
Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies. . . . Her children arise up, and call her blessed. — Proverbs 31:10, 28 I am sorry to see some lovely old-fashioned words go out of vogue. One of those delightful words is “virtuous.” For many Christian women the term “virtuous...
“Let . . . the wife see that she reverence her husband.” Ephesians 5:33 As our culture becomes increasingly secular and humanistic, Christianity stands in stark contrast to the rest of the world. Men are discouraged from loving their wives and leading their wives and homes. Women are encouraged and expected to be domineering and...
“There never was a real revival that did not produce heartburn and hallelujahs.” —Vance Havner “Revival is the people of God constrained, gripped, overmastered, and overwhelmed by the love of Christ so that they are feverishly restless to win souls for Christ.” —James A. Stewart “That he might present it to himself a glorious church,...