D. L. Moody is said to have once returned from a meeting with a report of “two-and-a-half conversions.” “Two adults and a child, I suppose?” queried his host. “No, two children and an adult,” said Mr. Moody. “The children gave … Continued
At least twice each day – in the morning and in the evening – the whole household should be gathered together to bow before the Lord – parents and children, master and servant – to confess their sins, to give … Continued
St. Francis of Assisi was once very much occupied with some important work, and he gave orders to his attendants that he must on no account be disturbed. If anyone came desiring to see him, that one must be sent … Continued
Because the Christian is not his own, but bought with a price, he is to aim at glorifying God in every relation of life. No matter what station he occupies, or wherever he be, he is to serve as a … Continued
June was a curly headed little girl of five years. She lived in a small Illinois town where her father was a pastor. Her mother frequently sent her to the Post Office for the mail. She was a bright, cheerful … Continued
On the other hand, we may observe what fearful threatenings are pronounced against those who disregard this duty. We wonder how many of our readers have seriously pondered those awe-inspiring words “Pour out Thy fury upon the heathen that know … Continued
“How can I bring up my son in the way he should go?” asked an anxious father. “By going that way yourself,” was the reply. Words are easily forgotten but the example of a good life is never forgotten. It … Continued
Every Christian family ought to be as it were a little church, consecrated to Christ, and wholly influenced and governed by his rules. And family education and order are some of the chief means of grace. If these fail, all … Continued
Brethren, you are ordained of God to rule your own houses in his true fear, and according to his word. Within your houses, I say, in some cases, you are bishops and kings; your wife, children, servants, and family are … Continued
Perhaps the strongest love of a Christian friend is that which impels him to speak to another of his Saviour. Gypsy Smith says that when he was converted he immediately became anxious for the conversion of his uncle. Among gypsies … Continued