"In all thy ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct thy paths." -Proverbs 3:6 This text has a peculiar place in my heart. It has been with me day by day for three-and-thirty years. It was on the morning when I was first leaving home for school that my father said to me as his last
"Take this child away, and nurse it for me, and I will give thee thy wages" (Exodus 2:9) The story of Moses is one of the most beautiful and fascinating in all the world. It takes a hold on us and never for an instant does it lose its interest, for it is so graphically told
Caecilius Cyprianus, aka Thascius, was probably born around 200 AD. He converted to Christianity around the age of 40. He was the bishop of Carthage and notable early Christian writer. During this time, Christian persecution was especially severe at Carthage. Many Christians fell away, and were thereafter referred to as "Lapsi" (the fallen). Many gave
The following writing dates from around 203 AD. It so closely relates to Tertullian's Ad Martyras, it grew to be known as the "appendix" to Ad Martyras. THE MARTYRDOM OF PERPETUA AND FELICITAS. PREFACE. IF ancient illustrations of faith which both testify to God's grace and tend to man's edification are collected in writing, so that by the
Tertullian's Ad Martyras may be Tertullian's earliest work. It was written around 197 AD. The writing is addressed to imprisoned Christians awaiting their execution. CHAP. I. BLESSED Martyrs Designate, - Along with the provision which our lady mother the Church from her bountiful breasts, and each brother out of his private means, makes for your bodily wants
“As an eagle that stirreth up her nest, That fluttereth over her young, He spread abroad his wings, he took them, He bare them on his pinions: The Lord alone did lead him." -Deut. 32:11-12 These words are taken from the swan song of Moses. In that song there is a remarkable alternation between praise and
"Verily I say unto you, if ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence, to yonder plain: and it shall remove: and nothing shall be impossible unto you." - Matt. 27:20 And this great and optimistic evangel was spoken, not to men who were marching with swinging
Adversus Valentinianos or Against the Valentinians is a famous refutation of Valentinianism by Tertullian. Valentinianism was a gnostic movement founded by Valentinus (an early Roman gnostic theologian) around 200 AD. It began as a Christian movement, morphed into something else entirely (possibly out of frustration when Valentinus failed his bid for a bishop of Rome),
“Thou shalt call His name Jesus; for it is He that shall save His people from their sins." -Matt. 1:21 Even today the naming of a newborn child is an event full of interest. The principles of choice are varied in these complex and somewhat superficial days. Children are given names because the names have been
"And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. And their eyes were opened..." - Luke 24:30-31 I want to lead the meditation of my readers to one of the private habits of our Lord--His habit of thanksgiving. Everyone who knows