Discipleship
DISCIPLINE Training, especially of the kind that produces self-control, orderliness, obedience, and capacity for cooperation. (Pocket Oxford Dictionary) TAKE FAST HOLD OF DISCIPLINE, KEEP HER, LET HER NOT GO, FOR SHE IS…
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This sums up the spirit of Phil. 2:5-8: Because we children of Adam want to be great –HE BECAME SMALL. Because we are always seeking to climb higher –HE STEPPED DOWN. Because we will not stoop –HE HUMBLED HIMSELF.…
Learning to Become a Help Meet
“Do you and your husband understand each other? Do you even speak the same language? Sometimes I feel like I have been married to my husband for 14 years and I still do not know him.” She paused, her eyes brimming over…
One Flesh One Covenant
The prophet Malachi prophesied of a time when nations would weep and cry to God but would not receive an answer. He writes that the people, bewildered by God’s silence, would then cry out to Him asking why He no longer…
The Modest Dress
This unusual poem was sent to us s few months ago. I was impressed by this young man’s testimony. This poem does much to reveal the powerful effect of a modestly dressed, godly young lady. This note was attached to the…
THE FALL and RISE of CHRISTIAN STANDARDS
Since I first came into the conservative, “plain” circles, I have been continually challenged by the lifestyles and commitments of the churches and families that I have met. Coming from my background, I quickly noticed…
Letter from the Editor and 2nd Quarter 2007 Financial Report
Greetings to each of you in Jesus’ Name! We hope this issue finds you blessed in the joys of summer! We have lots of new writers this issue. Many thanks to those of you who have submitted articles and other materials. We…
DYING TO SELF
When you are forgotten or neglected, or purposely set at naught, and you don’t sting, and hurt with the insult or the oversight, but your heart is happy, being counted worthy to suffer for Christ, THAT IS DYING TO SELF…
Lost in the Church!
What a startling phrase! “Lost” is a chilling word to anyone who has had the experience. Our emotions are stirred and whole communities and nations are aroused when some child strays away in the wilderness, or some…
Family Duty
He that is the master of a family, he has, as under that relation, a work to do for God; the right governing of his own family. And his work is twofold. First, Touching the spiritual state of it. Second, Touching the…
“I Make You Captain of My Guard!”
It is said of Napoleon that while he was reviewing his army one day, his horse became frightened at something, and the Emperor lost his rein. The horse lost restraint and went away at full speed, putting the Emperor’s…
The Way of Holiness
Used of God to bring about the “Great Awakening” in America. Known for the sermon “Sinners in the Hands of An Angry God”. Considered by many to be the “Father of the Evangelical Church”. My question as I read this is…if…
Instructions for Avoiding Dissension in the Home
It is a great duty of husbands and wives to live in quietness and peace, and avoid all occasions of wrath and discord. Because this is a duty of so great importance, I shall first open to you the great necessity of it,…
Overheard in the Nursery
Here is a little window into the lives of six mothers through a grandmother’s eyes. I have no one in mind. Each mother is a composite of many of us. She is a fictional character, not a reflection of anyone. But maybe…
SOAP IN THE WATER TANK
With God there are no conditions for salvation—“whosoever will;” but there are many conditions for power in service. One of these conditions is that we must not only lay aside every “sin”, but every “weight”—be pure,…
Augustine the Baker (1556)
Around 1556, there was in Beverwijk, a brother named Augustine, a baker by trade, who had forsaken the world, and been baptized upon his faith. At this same time there was a burgomaster who was very bitter, and was…
One Flesh One Covenant
“…Yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant. And did not he make one?” (Mal. 2:14-15). Divorce…the very word brings such pain, such heartache, such contention. It not only divides families, it splits…
Letter from the Editor and 1st Quarter 2007 Financial Report
God bless each of you as you receive this issue of The Heartbeat of the Remnant. May God speak to you as you read through this issue. I thought I might take this opportunity to share an interesting discovery I recently…
Precious Letters from Our Readers
We thank God for the letters of counsel and encouragement we have received. It is the only way we can evaluate our progress. Keep them coming. Our desire is to foster a free flow of edification, inspiration and burden…
Home Song
Stay, stay at home, my heart, and rest; Home-keeping hearts are happiest; For those that wander they know not where Are full of trouble and full of care; To stay at home is best. Weary and homesick and distressed, They…
Baptism of the Holy Ghost & New Testament Reality
Sermon transcription from Leadership Seminar 2002 I don’t know, maybe this week is like what Ezekiel was talking about there back in the Old Testament. Remember when he talked about this river flowing out from under the…
One Stick at a Time
The evil of yesterday is gone, that which is appointed for tomorrow is not yet arrived. Would it not be well if we could live with the Lord by the day? This reminds me of a fable. A father asked a young child to carry a…
CASTAWAY
I invite your attention to a few words found in 1 Cor 9:27: “Lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.” Paul was too eager and too practical a man to dally with a bogy dread.…
Alone? Not Alone!
“I, even I only, am left a prophet of the Lord.” 1 Kings 18:22 “I, even I only, am left.” 1 Kings 19:10,14 “Yet will I leave me seven thousand in Israel, all the knees which have not bowed unto Baal.” 1 Kings 19:18 “Then…
