For yet a little while, and He that shall come will come, and will not tarry.” Hebrews 10:37. Nearly 2000 years ago, John the Apostle wrote from the Island of Patmos, “He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” Revelation 22:20 “We are living in the time [...]
Joseph Bates was born in Rochester, Massachusetts on July 8, 1792. When he was young his family moved from Rochester, Massachusetts, to the port city of Fairhaven, Massachusetts, where he became fascinated with the sea. He set out from Fairhaven at the age of 15 as a cabin boy. In 1811, Bates was forced into servitude for [...]
"[The following expression of my views on the subject of dancing was written in answer to a letter asking counsel upon this point. As the principles stated are of general application, I here give my reply, for the benefit of other inquirers.] "Dear Sister in Christ,—You inform me in your letter that you have been [...]
The phrase, “Famous Last Words” is used in English today as an ironic phrase. It is a phrase used as a sort of prediction that is likely to be proved wrong by events. It is used in a conversation to show disbelief of the previous statement. When someone makes a prediction that we think will [...]
My plane had just landed on the runway at the Miami airport (Florida) and I was curiously looking outside the window. There I saw one of those black and yellow cars with a checkerboard pattern, with flashing roof lights and a display saying in capital letters: FOLLOW ME. From my seat I could see how [...]
The book of Revelation describes two systems of religion. It describes two ways of worship, and it also presents us with two choices. It really does not leave us with any middle ground. In Revelation there is presented a strong appeal, made to men and women in the last days of earth’s history. It is [...]
As I was wondering what to find for a sermon in the church, my attention was brought to Acts chapter 10. When I studied this chapter, so many wonderful thoughts came to my mind and I would like to share them with the readers of the Messenger. Acts chapter 10 contains a great lesson for [...]
"Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come: and worship Him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.” Revelation 14:7 “But to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at My [...]
“The name of the Lord is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.” Proverbs 18:10 "It was in the time of greatest weakness that Christ was assailed by the fiercest temptations. Thus Satan thought to prevail. By this policy he had gained the victory over man. When strength failed, and the will [...]
The poet H.D. Carberry in the poem, Nature, gives us idea of what this beautiful country Jamaica is like. “We have neither summer nor winter, Neither Autumn nor spring. We have instead the days when the gold sun shines on the lush green cane fields—Magnificently. The days when the rain beats like bullets on the roofs. [...]