· Men of a spiritual propensity have correctly characterized this life as “a vale of tears.” Whether it comes to us soon or late, each of us will one day face our personal Gethsemane. Shall we then turn our backs on Him who will never turn His back on us? Sadly, some there be that …
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Be Still and Know That I am God
Key Note Address delivered 11 April 2015 (Psalm 46:10) My beloved brothers and sisters, How marvelous has been the rendition of that sacred hymn by Sister Carol Long, with Sister Clarke at the piano. Hers is a very special gift, for through such beautiful music the Spirit is bid welcome. It is such an honor …
We Go On
Does the way seem hard? is our burden too heavy? Does life seem unfair? We read: “Now when our hearts were depressed, and we were about to turn back, behold, the Lord comforted us, and said…’bear with patience thine afflictions, and I will give unto you success.” (Alma 26:27, The Book of Mormon, another testament …
Lest We Forget
LEST WE FORGET…this nation, the most wonderful upon the face of the earth, has been blessed to be free because those in the past looked in unison to the Lord Jesus Christ. No more. There was a time when this nation looked to the Sabbath as a day of rest. No more. There was a …
Have You Known Trials?
Trials? Have you known trials? Have you felt moments of despair, and abandonment, and grief over the loss of a loved one beyond understanding? There is One who understands, even One who came before you to prepare the way. Rejected by those He came to save, He cried out in pathos and agony, “My God, …
Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall
“Into each life some rain must fall But too much is falling in mine Into each heart some tears must fall But some day the sun will shine…” So went the song made popular by the now departed Ella Fitzgerald. Much truth is found in those words. Life was not meant to be trouble free. …