Results for: "Devotional Literature"

Christian Living, Devotional, Devotional Literature, Historical, Products

$8 @ Each He is perhaps the foremost known author on prayer. Edward McKendree Bounds—named in honor of Methodist bishop, William McKendree—is remembered across denominational and theological lines for his insightful works on prayer. For more than a century, Bounds’ works—such as Power Through Prayer and many others—have been a source of inspiration to generations of ministers and laity alike. E. M. Bounds, as he is popularly known, was a Confederate chaplain, minister, and editor with the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. Having attained a position of editorial leadership in his...Read more... Read more... -->

Christian Living, Devotional Literature

October 8-10, 1871 Great Chicago Fire God’s gifts of mercy are packaged in the “todays” of our lives. On Sunday night, October 8, 1871, the well-known evangelist, D. L. Moody, preached to the largest congregation that he had yet addressed in Chicago. His text that evening was, “What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ?” (taken from Matthew chapter 27 verse 22.), and at the conclusion of his sermon he said, “I wish you would take this text home with you and turn it over in your minds during  the week, and next Sabbath we will come to Calvary and the Cross,...Read more... Read more... -->

Christian Living, Devotional Literature

1760—August 16, 1832 Life of Methodist scholar, Adam Clarke “I can’t do it!” What parent has not heard that? And, what child has not used it? When I was growing up, “I can’t do it” was often my defense when I felt inferior to the task or simply unwilling to try. Knowing how much more technical and advanced we are today than we were even a generation ago, I am sure that moms and dads will not have to fear hearing this expression again. However, if there are some who persist in using this antiquated expression, simply relate the following anecdote to them concerning one of England’s greatest...Read more... Read more... -->

Christian Ethics, Christian Living, Devotional Literature

July 3, 2012 Andy Griffith passes away Perhaps few photographs are more poignant concerning the common musical interests and spiritual heritage that were shared between Andy Griffith (June 1, 1926 – July 3, 2012) and Emmett Forrest (September 3, 1927 – January 12, 2013) than this featured picture. From childhood, Andy and Emmett shared a bond of friendship that endured throughout their lives. On the Andy Griffith Show, Emmett Forrest was fictionalized by the character Emmett Clark the fix-it-man, played by Paul Hartman. On Saturday morning January 12, 2013, my wife and I received a text...Read more... Read more... -->

Christian Biography, Christian Living, Devotional Literature

In the National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. there resides a full-body statue of General Lew Wallace, Civil War hero and author of the literary classic, Ben Hur. The story behind the composition of this time-honored classic is one worthy of being rehearsed on a regular basis, and no season of the year is more fitting for its telling than the Easter season. One of the traditions our family shared when our children were younger was the viewing of Charlton Heston in Ben-Hur around the Easter season. The conversion of the main character, Ben-Hur, at the end of...Read more... Read more... -->