The Necessity of Burdens
Dr. Thomas Lambie was an American-born missionary medical doctor, noteworthy for becoming the first American missionary in Ethiopia and for his devotion to Christ. During his first term in Ethiopia, he learned a valuable lesson that would impact his life and service as a missionary until the day he died. Near one of the villages
Are You Ashamed?
During the 1920s and ‘30s, the most notorious gangster was Chicago’s Al “Scarface” Capone. Capone was known as the leader of organized crime while running Chicago’s gambling, prostitution, and bootlegging empire. So great was his power that he claimed he “owned” Chicago. Few men were able to stand in his presence without trembling fear in
The Danger of Drifting
On October 31, 1983, Korean Airlines flight 007 was on the last leg of a flight from New York City to Seoul, Korea with a stopover for refueling in Anchorage, Alaska. Unknown to the crew, however, the computer engaging the flight navigation system contained a one-and-a-half-degree routing error. At the point of departure, the mistake
Strength in Quietness
In his book, “Man’s Search For Meaning,” Nazi Death Camp survivor Viktor Frankl addressed the need for seclusion and the search for privacy by prisoners in the Nazi camps. “It is well known that an enforced community life, in which attention is paid to everything one does all the time, may result in an irresistible
In Season…Out of Seas
Author J.K. Gressett writes about a man named Samuel Scull who settled on a farm in the Arizona desert with his wife and children. One evening, a fierce storm with rain, hail, and high winds swept across the desert leaving nothing but devastation and destruction in its path. Early the next morning, Samuel went out
Nuggets of Gold
Scientists tell us that the Galeras volcano in Columbia, South America has been an active volcano for over 500,000 years. Most of the activity has been small eruptions leaving an occasional dusting of ash on nearby cities. However, after an explosion in 1993, an interesting discovery was made inside the volcano. Dr. Fraser Goff, a
I Am No Changeling
During the sixteenth century, there was a man who served as a page at the court of King Edward VI by the name of Thomas Hawkes. Thomas was a man noted for his gentle manners, his winsome personality, and his firm faithfulness to Christ. However, when Edward died, the face of religion changed, and those
Never Give In, Never Give Up!
During the sixteenth century, there was a man who served as a page at the court of King Edward VI by the name of Thomas Hawkes. Thomas was a man noted for his gentle manners, his winsome personality, and for his firm faithfulness to Christ. However, when Edward died, the face of religion changed, and
The Sovereignty of God
(This article was written in May of 2009.) As I send out this article, I learned last week that I have developed a serious health issue as a consequence of exposure to asbestos and other insulations. There are many more tests I must yet face, but regardless, this article is my response to and confidence
Spent or Wasted?
At the outbreak of World War II, Clark Poling followed in the footsteps of his father and volunteered to serve as an Army chaplain. In a letter to his family before his departure, Clark wrote, “I know I shall have your prayers. But, please don’t pray simply that God will keep me safe. War is
The Touch
Touch is one of the greatest sensations of human need. Medical experts tell us that a baby or child that does not experience touch from human hands will die in a short period of time. I have seen first hand the affect lost touch has on adults as well. During my first trip to India,
A Diamond in the Rough
Many years ago, there was found in an African mine the most magnificent diamond in the history of the world. It was presented to the king of England in hopes it could be displayed in his crown. The king sent it to one of the most skilled diamond cutters in Amsterdam. Once it was in