
Wise Counsel
This text is one of the many proverbs of wise Solomon. It was the upright desire of Solomon to be blessed with wise discretion in order to rule as king. The Lord bestowed this upon him in rich measure, to the benefit of his subjects. Oh, that we had leaders who would uprightly desire this of the ...

The Heidelberg Catechism in Questions and Answers (4)
15. What sort of a mediator and deliverer then must we seek for? For one who is very man, and perfectly righteous; and yet more powerful than all creatures; that is, one who is also very God. 1. What is a mediator? A med ...

The Prophets Fed
2 Kings 4:38 After raising the son of the Shunammite woman, Elisha came again to Gilgal. There was a famine in the land. A famine brings much suffering, since the crops in the fields fail, causing a lack of food. Therefore many people, especially the poor people, s ...

The Guarded House
As they entered the new year of 1814, the people of the village of Sleswick in Germany were saddened by the thought of what was lying before them. It was a time of war, but a brief truce had been declared, which was to end on January 5. The soldiers camped nearby would then be let loose, and the ...

BIBLE QUIZ
Dear Boys and Girls,When we are still very young, we are taught by our parents to say “Thank you” for gifts received, for kindnesses shown to us, and for help which is given us. As children, we must often be reminded of this, since we can often show more interest in the gifts than in the g ...

NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & EVENTS
CHURCH NEWS MINISTERIAL CALLS Extended: To Rev. G. M. de Leeuw of Lethbridge, Alberta, by the congregations of Hamilton, Ontario; Franklin Lakes, New Jersey; and Rock Valley, Iowa.To Rev. P. v ...

Grace and Providence
Almighty King! whose wondrous hand Supports the weight of sea and land, Whose grace is such a boundless store, No heart shall break that sighs for more.Thy providence supplies my food, And 'tis Thy blessing makes it good; My soul is nourished by Thy Word, Let soul and body praise the Lord. ...