Simeon: Mine Eyes Have Seen Thy Salvation
In Luke’s account of the birth of Christ Jesus, we are introduced to a humble, faithful man. He is mentioned in Luke 2:25, which begins the narrative of the time that Joseph and Mary came to the Temple in Jerusalem shortly after the birth of Jesus. There they...
Christ’s Commands in Action: Philip Bliss
Are we investing our lives in what will matter for eternity?In this episode, we consider the life of beloved hymn writer Philip P. Bliss. From writing enduring hymns such as “Hold the Fort,” “Almost Persuaded,” “I Will Sing of My Redeemer,” and “Hallelujah, What a...
Beulah Land
What do we mean when we say Beulah and sing about this happy place? So many songs that we know from childhood reference “Beulah Land” and its glorious beauty. Yet many people who sing these songs are unaware of the glorious depth of the meaning of Beulah Land, nor can...
Elisabeth Elliot: Loving Her Husband’s Murderers
A little girl named Betty was dusting her father’s neat desk. The pad of paper was perfectly straight. The two sharpened pencils were set at an angle from the paper. Nothing else lay on the desk. As the girl dusted, she moved the pencils so that they were angled ever...
Martha Served: Martha of Bethany
If Mary teaches us to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, then her sister, Martha, teaches us the second great commandment in the Law: “thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD” (Leviticus 19:18). Both sisters were loved by the...
Christ’s Commands in Action: Elisabeth Elliot
What does it truly mean to love our neighbor as ourselves? Are we willing to pour out Christ’s love even toward those who are difficult to love? In this episode, we consider the remarkable life of missionary and author Elisabeth Elliott through Christ’s command, “. ....
Visiting the Children
After the hardship and sorrow of losing a spouse, many widowers and widows have found joy and purpose in spending extended time with their adult children and grandchildren. Inviting their widowed parents to share in the daily life of their home and family is one...
Henry Moorhouse: For God So Loved the World
Henry Moorhouse is best known to history as “Harry.” This British evangelist loved the Lord with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength. He realized that our love for God is rooted in the great Scriptural truth recorded in I John 4:19—“We love him, because he first...