Many years ago a small Jewish boy asked his father, "Why must we surrender our Jewish faith and start to attend Lutheran services here in Germany?The father replied, "Son, we must abandon our faith so that people will accept us and support our business adventures!"The...
1a. Problem - What should I do when people criticize me and say I am no good?1b. Solution - There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Particularly for those who walk not after the dictates of the flesh, but after the leading of the Spirit of God)...
In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of...
A famous Methodist evangelist named Peter Cartwright was known for his uncompromising preaching. However, one day when the President of the United States, Andrew Jackson, "Old rough and ready," came to Cartwright’s church, the elders warned the Pastor not to offend...
Seized Missionary Released Unharmed. Five car thieves seized a Speed the Light vehicle driven by U.S. Assemblies of God missionary Lance Hines at gunpoint September 9. The incident occurred after Hines transported Bible School students to their homes following a...
This brings to mind a story told about Tommy Bolt who was on the professional golfing tour in the 1950's. Tommy had earned the reputation of being a man of anger. He earned his reputation by throwing and breaking golf clubs.One tournament Tommy drew a caddie who had a...
"I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing." - 1 Timothy 2:8In northeast Thailand lies the Kalasin Province; it is a rich and fertile agricultural area. During years of normal rainfall, the province annually produces two crops...