Articles: 44
Calls to repentance, renewed devotion, and a deeper life of obedience to God.
January 21, 1525, was the 500th anniversary of Anabaptism. Five hundred years ago, a monumental event in the history of the Christian church occurred. A small group of radical Christians quietly gathered in the home of…
I grew up in the same church setting in which my parents were born and raised. However, by the time I was 10, my parents began to be concerned with the direction the young folks were going and wanted something different…
For the last three weeks I have been on a very interesting trip to Eastern Europe. A small church group from the Czech Republic city of Auspitz (Hustopece) had requested Anabaptist preachers and historians to come to…
While I was still lying in darkness and gloomy night, wavering hither and thither, tossed about on the foam of this boastful age, and uncertain of my wandering steps, knowing nothing of my real life, and remote from…
A few weeks ago I came across an interesting news article. A group of scientists and engineers in Holland are starting to take applications for people who are interested in a very dangerous project that, once they start,…
In Greek mythology exists a strange fable of a man who met his death because he flew too close to the sun. The man’s name was Icarus. As the story goes, Icarus and his father were put in prison on the island of Crete.…
Disturb us, Lord, when we are too well pleased with ourselves; When our dreams have come true Because we have dreamed too little; When we arrived safely Because we sailed too close to the shore. Disturb us, Lord, when…
“What are you doing here?” was the question that God asked Elijah, the time that he ran, scared silly by the threats of a woman. Discouraged and tired from running, he was hiding in a cave, wishing to die. He had…
Wow, this has been a very busy few months since the last issue! During the whole month of January and one week in February I was at Faith Builders in Guys Mills, PA. They had asked me to teach a 5-week course on…
Exodus 25:8 And let them make me a sanctuary; that I may dwell among them. Do you hear the deep yearnings of the heart of God in these beautiful words? This is the exposing of His very deepest of desires: “… that I may…
David uttered the words of the title in the midst of fear and reproach on every hand, and with Israel’s armies fleeing in defeat. Nonetheless, God’s chosen and prepared servant went forth fearlessly to the conflict in…
Before 1954, most people assumed that it was just about impossible to run a mile in under four minutes. People would try hard and come close, but it was accepted as a general norm in those days that the 4-minute barrier…
Around the world, reports of protest are mounting. Six months ago, it was the Arab countries. But lately, unrest has begun to show up here in our corner of the globe. “Occupy Wall Street” is their banner. It started in…
Two sparrows. Two sets of wings, two sets of legs, two sets of eyes, two hearts, two brains. Yet the difference between the two birds is so vast. It is the difference between life and death. One sparrow has all the form…
There are two types of preaching coming from pulpits, stemming from differing views of what constitutes the Gospel message. The one is often referred to as being “spiritual” and the other as “legalistic.” Although they…
Introduction In 1651 the Church of Scotland drew up what they called an “humble acknowledgment of the sins of the ministry.” While we at The Heartbeat of the Remnant have little confidence in a State Church that is in…
“... all the city was moved, saying, Who is this?” He is the greatest man who ever lived! He is the most honorable man who ever lived! He is the most noble of men, the most dedicated of men, the most venerable of men,…
Soul winners in America today face a perplexing dilemma. “If someone comes to Christ as a result of my witnessing, where should I send them for fellowship? Is there any church where this new believer can go where he will…
In the scientific world, mankind has learned ingenious ways to prevent making the same mistakes over and over again. You know what I mean—it’s not like scientists are still trying to flap their arms and fly off a cliff…
Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. Ep. 5:14 Introduction to Part 2 The previous issue carried a sermon by Menno Simons on the new birth. Originally, the plan was to use a…
You may have seen one of those bumper stickers that says “Christians aren’t perfect, just forgiven.” I don’t know about you, but those bumper stickers sadden me. From all appearances, we have been suckered into believing…
As we examine God’s Word from cover to cover, we find that every part of it points in some way to the person of Jesus Christ. The Old Testament points forward to Him, the Gospels reveal Him, and the rest of the New…
IN THE TRUE SERMON there must always be passion. Our Lord’s testimony concerning John, His forerunner, was this: “He was a burning and a shining light” (John 5:35). It is one thing to shine; it is quite another to burn…
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