By Steve Wallace History tells us that Don Carlos Janes was one of the most zealous advocates for foreign missionary work of his day. We are told that he traveled 9,000 miles to visit various mission fields in the year 1919 alone and that he conducted a world tour in 1920. Earl West writes of him, …
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By Luther A. Bolenbarker Whenever I hear the word “commitment” or “total commitment” I am reminded of the old story about the pig and the chicken who were going down an old dirt road together when they saw a sign announcing a charitable banquet. Both of them wanted to help, but they couldn’t think of a …
By Irvin Himmel A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver (Prov. 25:11). Words are vehicles which carry thoughts. The appropriate word must be chosen if the thought is to be conveyed with accuracy, and the manner in which the word is spoken helps the vehicle to transport its cargo without …
By Douglas Matlock In a recent magazine I noticed a question asked to several teenage girls, “Does the way a woman is dressed have anything to do with her being raped?” Several young ladies responded to the question. I remember the answer given by one, “I can dress any way I want to, and act any …
