Foundation of Faith
Christian Baptism
“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.” (Mark 16:15-16) For over three […]
Foundation of Faith
Foundation of Faith
The Boa Constrictor
An animal trainer had a trained boa constrictor, among other animals, that travelled with him and performed for audiences. He had received the snake 25 years ago when it was little and had trained it […]
Foundation of Faith
The Fear of the Gospel
Cholera is feared because it is contagious. If cholera’s ability to infect were to be eradicated, then that which caused panic among people would no longer be a threat. The standards established for disinfection would […]
Foundation of Faith
Conduct Worthy of the Gospel
I am sure that we have all heard the accusation that someone’s walk does not equal his or her talk. In other words, that person does not practice what he or she preaches. It is […]
Foundation of Faith
Life: With or Without God
After twenty years of marriage, our life had not become any easier – as we had supposed it would. On the contrary, it had become more and more difficult. Labor costs had increased, so my […]
Foundation of Faith
Furthering Spiritual Growth
How exciting it is to observe spiritual growth in a person’s walk with God! “We can be so pleased about him,” said a brother who had just said a wholehearted “amen” at the end of […]
Foundation of Faith
The Lord’s Prayer (Part 10): Today
“In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And […]
Foundation of Faith
Steady Footsteps
“And make straight paths for your feet, so that what is lame may not be dislocated, but rather be healed” (Hebrews 12:13). Most everyone knows what steady footsteps look like in everyday life. A small […]
Foundation of Faith
Foundation of Faith
“Petition For Pardon Denied” … And Yet Pardoned!
Precisely at 9 o’clock in the evening, the prison guard unlocked a cell door. The Chief Magistrate and I, the prison chaplain, stepped into the narrow cell. The handcuffed prisoner, a sergeant, briefly acknowledged our […]