Power
Power (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 …
Power (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 …
Power (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 …
Power (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 …
Power (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). …
