Power

Johnny Cash’s Conversion Story (illustration)

Johnny Cash! Known internationally as the great country-folk singer of all time found that his rise to stardom brought more than fame and fortune. It brought problems. While he was rising professionally his personal life became worse. Show business pressures soon drove him to tak …

The Middle East Controls The Supply of Oil Needs (illustration)

I was just reading where suddenly in 1973, oil prices jumped from about $1 a barrel to as high as $17 a barrel. The Middle East, which had supplied only 5.5% of the total world output, was then supplying 40% of the total world oil needs. Many countries were almost brought to thei …

The Pivotal Political Year (illustration)

“Politically, 1974 was marked by the increasing cohesion and power of the Arab world, a surging strength fueled by the largest transfer of wealth in history. In all this, the shrewd and dedicated king Faisal of Saudi Arabia played a key role.” It was concluded that the …

There Are Three Kinds of Christians (illustration)

There are three kinds of Christians: (1) Row-boat Christians-struggling in their own power; stop to rest for a while, only to find that the current has taken them back where they started. (2) Sail-boat Christians-let the wind do all the work; enjoy the high moments, But what happ …

Campbell Morgan - My Mother is The Best Preacher (illustration)

G. Campbell Morgan, a profound British preacher whose four sons all became pastors, influenced millions with his preaching, teaching and writing. One day, when his young son Howard finished preached, a reporter asked him, “Since you have five Pastors in your family who is th …

A Beautiful Float Suddenly Sputtered And Quit (illustration)

One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this float represented the Standard Oil Company. With its vast oil res …

Standard Oil Float Runs Out of Gas at The Rose Bowl (illustration)

One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this float represented the Standard Oil Company. With its vast oil res …

Never Give Up in Praying For Someone (illustration)

Bill Hybels tells about an interesting experience after a baptism service in their church. He writes: “I bumped into a woman in the stairwell who was crying. I thought this was a little odd, since the service was so joyful. I asked her if she was all right. She said, ‘ …

The Power of Love (illustration)

G. Campbell Morgan, a profound British preacher whose four sons all became pastors, influenced millions with his preaching, teaching and writing. One day, when his young son Howard finished preaching, a reporter asked him, “Since you have five Pastors in your family who is t …

God’s Day of Judgment (illustration)

“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than 10,000 tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition and of unspeakable love.” (Lou Nicholes - Missionary/Author). …

A Robber Was Shocked at a Man Who Was Ready to Die (illustration)

Foster Walker accidentally strolled into the scene of a holdup at a store in Memphis, Tennessee, and heard the gunman order him to surrender his money or “I’ll shoot you.” “You just go ahead and shoot,” Walker said. “I just got through reading my B …

Scripture Used in Marriage Proposal (illustration)

From Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Rev. David Thomas Wright courted and won Frances Elliott, of Kansas City, by cabling the verse numbers of Biblical passages. He proposed with Genesis 12:1. She accepted with Ruth 1:16. He confirmed the proposal with Ruth 1:17.And Miss Ell …

Car Wouldn’t Start Because of a Loose Connection (illustration)

A new missionary, was assigned a car that would not start without a push. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had them push his car off. As he made his rounds, he would either park on a hill or leave the engine running. …

Standard Oil Float Runs Out of Gas in a Parade (illustration)

One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this float represented the Standard Oil Company. Often Christia …

Three Boys Bragging on How Powerful Their Fathers Are (illustration)

Three boys at school were bragging about how powerful their fathers are. The first boy said, “My Dad scribbles a few words on a sheet of paper, he calls it a poem and they give him $100 for it...

God Provides Our Finances,Our Health And Everything we Have (illustration)

There have been times when we have gone to a high school basketball game and the kids asked for some money to buy candy. I gave them $5 and they returned with some candy. I ask for a piece and their answer is “no.” Here is what they don’t realize. I gave them th …

Tournament of Roses Parade (illustration)

One New Year’s Day, in the Tournament of Roses parade, a beautiful float suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this float represented the Standard Oil Company. With its vast oil re …