During World War II, a military governor met with General George Patton in Sicily. When he praised Patton highly for his courage and bravery, the general replied, "Sir, I am not a brave man…The truth is, I am an utter craven coward. I have never been within the sound of gunshot or in sight

Maybe these words will help us in the selection of our elected officials: "It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible." -George Washington, President

Don't take a position of leadership in church unless you are prepared to be honest, pure, and loving in your lifestyle. Leadership is a privilege, and with privilege comes responsibility. God holds teachers of His truth doubly responsible because we who lead are in a position where we can either dra

It is easy to misunderstand the counsel we receive from others, isn't it? Charlie Stink was constantly being advised by his friends and co-workers that he should have his name changed. Finally he agreed, and went to court to have the process completed. The next day back at work, his associates inq

It is important to remember that Jesus did not quit meeting with His disciples because Judas was a traitor and a thief, because Peter was fickle, or because Thomas had his doubts. His disciples were at times rude, thoughtless, unkind, and selfish. His disciples still sometimes manifest those attitudes. But He does not forsake...

A parish priest was being honored at a dinner on the twenty-fifth anniversary of his arrival in that parish. A leading local politician, who was a member of the congregation, was chosen to make the presentation and to give a little speech at the dinner, but he was delayed in traffic, so the priest d

Did you know that the type most newspapers use for astounding events is called "second coming" type? These are large, heavy, black letters reserved for only the most stupendous, amazing, front page news - such as the return of Jesus Christ. Many will remember seeing this banner headline used to anno

Frankfurt, W. Germany - A report released by the International Society for Human Rights says that more that 25,000 Christians worldwide are imprisoned for their faith in Christ. Christians are being held in penitentiaries, hard labor camps, and other detention centers in several nations. Particular

F.B. Meyer, preaching in Keswick, England, in 1904, used this vivid illustration to describe his own moment of surrender to Christ: "I remember so well when He came to my heart and challenged me as to the keys of the fortress.. . . Before I gave them to Him I put one small key in my pocket. Have not

I smiled recently when I read about an angry church member who blustered up to his minister, saying, "I phoned you Monday, but I couldn't get you." The preacher explained that it was his day off. "What? A day off? The devil never takes a day off!" exclaimed the member with holier-than-thou indig