By Gary Henry How can a godly person navigate dangerous spiritual straits, achieve secular success, and still remain true to his faith? When the challenges of society constantly change, how can the victory of faith be won repeatedly by a man determined to do right in every circumstance? The encouraging example of Daniel in the Old …
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The Courage of Elijah
By Mike Willis The political condition of Israel was somewhat stabilized when the house of Omri became the royal family. From the time when the last descendant of king Jeroboam, the leader responsible for dividing Israel from Judah, was slain, political upheaval prevailed. After Jeroboam’s death, Nadab ruled for two years before Baasha conspired against him; …
An Example Of Faithfulness
It was a very cold day the last Sunday in February, 1969, in Saratoga, Arkansas. The wind was blowing hard and the sky was a dreary grey. The ground was covered with a light frost that morning, which made walking a difficult task. I had begun preaching for the Negro brethren in October, 1968. …
The Devotion Of David
By Aude McKee When we speak of the devotion of David, we have reference to his attitude toward God. Devotion (devoutness) is an internal quality that motivates and regulates external conduct. Nothing that is said here should be taken to mean that we should feel less concern for external compliance with God’s Word, but we do …