Decades ago, Theodore Roosevelt prophesied that “the things that will destroy America are prosperity at any price; peace at any price; safety first instead of duty first; the love of soft living; and the get-rich-quick theory of life.” Look around and you will have to conclude that the five things that Theodore Roosevelt predicted wouldContinue reading “God’s Word for Today’s World”
Monthly Archives: June 2026
Character Counts!
Yes, it does. A. A. Stagg (1862-1965) thought so. Stagg was one of the most distinguished coaches in sports history, serving 40-plus years as head football coach and 20 years as baseball coach at the University of Chicago. In a baseball game, during which his championship team was defending its title, one of his playersContinue reading “Character Counts!”
Praise Ye The Lord!
The last five psalms in the Book of Psalms begin with the same words: “Praise ye the Lord.” It is a fitting way, of course, to conclude this hallmark book of songs of praise, “for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.” (Ps. 147:1) One observer noted that “the attention span of a typical humanContinue reading “Praise Ye The Lord!”
Victim or Victor?
“He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.” (Proverbs 25:28) Someone has suggested, and with good basis, that a man’s greatest enemy has always been himself. Sages have been trying for centuries to devise a formula that would ensure victory in the battleContinue reading “Victim or Victor?”
Our Journey (part 5)
Well, that move from Wichita to Indianapolis brings us to the final chapter of this “Our Journey.” We arrived on the field, as promised, the 9th of September, 1979. I handed the pastoral baton over, at the direction of the church who called him to pastor, to my assistant of eight years, Joel Stevens, onContinue reading “Our Journey (part 5)”
Resurrection Realities
When Peter preached his powerful message on the Day of Pentecost— witnessing three thousand conversions to Christ, followed by believers’ baptism—it was his message about the resurrection of Him “whom ye have crucified” that shook the multitudes into a state of undeniable belief, causing them to be pricked in their hearts so that they wouldContinue reading “Resurrection Realities”
The Book Above All Books
“The Bible is all things to all men: to the weary pilgrim it is a strong staff; to the one who sits in gloom, it is glorified light; to those who stoop beneath heavy burdens, it is a sweet resting place; to those who have lost their way, it is a safe guide. To thoseContinue reading “The Book Above All Books”
Teach Us to Pray
I once heard of a seminar devoted to “fasting and prayer,” to be held in a certain city. Details of the dates, location, sessions, etc., were stated with the following notation following the cost of the meeting: “Price includes meals.” In my early days as pastor, I invited an evangelist to conduct a week ofContinue reading “Teach Us to Pray”
Ellen, My Love (Special Edition of “You andGod”)
Since I am the author of the “You and God” blog, I have the opportunity (which I do not take lightly) to choose what the subject of each post will be. I try to stay on biblical issues, doctrinal and practical, and rarely talk about family and personal matters. But “Ellen, My Love” isContinue reading “Ellen, My Love (Special Edition of “You andGod”)”