in New Year
The Old Year and the New
As we cross the threshold that leads to a new year, we reflect upon the year that has just ended, and we greet the New Year with quiet anticipation. In bidding farewell to the old...
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in Advent
The Eden Promise and it’s Fulfilment
The joyous meaning of our Christmas festival is found hidden in the prophetic promises of the Old Testament and in the New Testament records of their fulfillment. True peace and lasting joy are found...
in Thanksgiving
A Twofold Heritage
The ravages of winter took a heavy toll on the newly founded pilgrim colony in New England. The first winter was severe and they were ill-prepared for it. The long ocean voyage of more...
in Reformation
THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH
These words continue to symbolize the spirit of the reformation which signaled a new era for the Christian church. It was not a new or a different work than that which was evident in...
in Pentacost
A Lamp and a Light
A LAMP AND A LIGHT At this time of the year, we are preparing to return to our winter schedule. Summer months have passed, vacations are over, and school is about to begin. Parents...
in Pentacost
The Compassion of the Lord
“ “Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Wherefore do...
in Pentacost
Spiritual Gifts
In his writings, Apostle Paul gives us a list of gifts that God has given to the church–gifts that are to be used for the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry,...
in Easter
“The Promise of the Father”
The Holy Spirit is known by many different names. In one of His post-resurrection meetings with His disciples, Jesus called it “the promise of the Father.” On earlier occasions, He had referred to it as...
in Easter
Resurrection and the Life
I AM THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE One of the most moving stories recorded in the Bible is the relationship of the two sisters Martha and Mary and their brother Lazarus with Jesus. They...
in Easter
Intercession
Sacrifice and intercession belong to the office of the priest. Aaron, of the tribe of Levi, was the first high priest. He became the head of the priestly order which then by divine command...