The Situation 80% of all Americans have received some form of psychological services at some point in their lives. Each year in the U.S., 15% of adults and 21% of children see mental health professionals. At least 25 million Americans take Prozac for their depression. 10 million children in America take at least one psychiatric drug. […]
Several years ago musical groups such as the Beatles presented to society a hair style that was new to our generation. Soon long-haired young men began to appear on our streets. The hippie movement adopted this hair style, as did the Jesus freaks and other religious cults. Soon many men and boys who are […]
Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth (II Timothy 2:15). Christians are to measure all things by the rule of scripture. Thus when we consider Christmas we should not hesitate to test its authenticity by God’s word. One who seeks to […]
No one would ever have dreamed that war is Christian had it not been for the grave consequences, public and private, of a refusal to fight. “Men of the most eminent abilities and extensive erudition,” in the words of the late Bishop Ryle, “have never yet, nor ever will, produce arguments sufficient to prove […]
Few things are more important in a home, than its conversation—yet there are few things to which less deliberate thought is given. We take great pains to have our house well-furnished. We select our carpets and pictures with the utmost care. We send our children to school that they may become intelligent. We strive to bring […]
The words of Jesus Christ: Matthew 5:28-29 "But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 "If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you […]
"Two prominent psychiatrists, Glasser and Harrington, did a study of patients in a mental hospital, and came up with the following opinion: ‘There is no such thing as mental illness. These are people who have mastered the art of irresponsibility. They pass the buck to other people. There is a moment when they have an […]
Perfection in life and character, should be the aim of every Christian. Our prayer should ever be, to be fashioned into spotless beauty. No matter what the cost may be, we should never shrink from anything which will teach us a new lesson, or put a new touch of loveliness into our character. We get […]
"I labor, struggling with all His energy, which so powerfully works in me!" Colossians 1:29 The man who seeks only easy things—will never make much of his life. One who is afraid of hard work—will never achieve anything worth while. In an art gallery, before a lovely masterpiece, a young artist said toRuskin, "Ah! If only […]
The Manliness of Jesus by J. R. Miller The question has been raised, whether Christianity is not a religion for women, rather than for men. It has been claimed by some that the virtues it inculcates are feminine, rather than masculine; that it does not appeal to the manly instincts and sentiments, as it does to the womanly; that its principles and […]