For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.” Romans 14(17) Men and women pursue various avenues of employment, social outreach and pleasure. In so doing, the personal satisfaction and happiness they long for fails to materialize as expected. Even in the realm of …more
Remembering Our Purpose “Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.” II Timothy 1(9) The Christian life is replete with provisions and blessings. The Lord graciously bestows these …more
“Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught…” Titus 1(9) The Christian experience is to be an ongoing life of ever-increasing growth and spiritual blessings. The initial reception of salvation is to be followed by a progressive and victorious walk of faith. The direction of the Christian believer is not backwards, but rather …more
By Rev J. H. Olson As the 4th of July approaches we are mindful of how blessed we are to live in “the land of the free and the home of the brave.” Men and women long to be free and not under bondage to anyone. In America we are free to work in the …more
It is taken as a favorable comment when someone is referred to as “a class act”. The positive impact of our life upon others is of utmost importance. The scriptures speak to us concerning our life and walk; “He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.” …more
Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, set the standard for true service. “For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” Mark 10(45) His was a life of unselfish service and eventually the ultimate sacrifice. To serve Him is the …more
A New Direction We are excited to witness the Trumpet going in a new direction. One definition of new is “beginning again.” To say we are going in a new direction does not imply a wrong direction; our heavenly destination is unchanged. We are simply making directional adjustments in order to be more productive and …more
