Silence of God Editorial Examines Modern Religious Silence
The War Cry essay notes periods when God seemingly silent across history, from Samuel’s era to the Protestant Reformation and today. It argues contemporary clergy neglect biblical preaching, shifting to psychology and philosophy, urging renewed attention to Scripture for salvation through Jesus Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Samuel
Eli
John the Baptist
Hem
Herod
John
Jesus Christ
Christ
Martin Luther
John Calvin
John Knox
Man
New York
Friendship and Christian fellowship as mutual aid
A reflection on how genuine Christian life builds through friendship and selfless acts. The author emphasizes putting others first, seeing life from others’ POV, and aiding the needy beyond money, guided by Christian love and reverence for fellow believers as blood-bought souls.
The Way of Victory and Moral Battles Against Communism
The text argues that communism cannot be defeated by arms alone and urges a spiritual offensive guided by religious faith. It cites Lincoln on a free republic and invokes Rev. Patrick Peyton and St. Francis de Sales to stress moral strength, liberty, and national renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Russia
Abraham Lincoln
Colleges Carry on in Korea amid war in Ewha hills
Eighth notes report Ewha Woman's University and three other Ewha colleges preserve operations on six hillside levels near Pusan. Dr Helen Kim leads the Seoul college, with about 1500 female students living in wooden barracks and tents. The Education College runs a 200-student kindergarten, and U.S. forces assist in caring for orphans and refugee children.
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Pusan
Korea
Ewha Woman's University
Seoul
Helen Kim
College of Education
Church of the Brethren studies program for older members
The Christian Education Commission of the Church of the Brethren weighs a program to conserve the talents of members over 65. It would list needs and qualifications, plan for continued service, and set an administrative framework under General Brotherhood Board authority. Dr. C. Ernest Davis argues the church must recognize this new age group to prevent losses of experienced workers.
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Christian Education Commission
Church of the Brethren
General Brotherhood Board
C. Ernest Davis
Commission
Lisk
Davis
Favorite Bible Verse by Rev Fr Lynch
Rev Fr James P Lynch of St Matthew’s Church selects a guiding verse from the Bible. His choice from 1st Epistle of St John 2 9 11 emphasizes walking in light and not in darkness, urging love of brother as the path to clarity.
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James P. Lynch
St. Matthew's Church
Confraternity
Long Beach ministers host guest preachers in August rotation
Rev. Denton M. Gerow of Calvary Presbyterian, Riverside, speaks at First Presbyterian as August guest minister. S. Herbert Bess leads Bible conference at First Brethren Church with daily talks on prophecy and renewal. Chaplain Delbert Partin addresses Calvary. Junior High age meeting at Lakewood Village Community Church attracts many seventh and eighth graders. Moore Memorial Methodist holds quarterly communion. Vacation Bible School enrolls 200 children at St. John’s Lutheran. First Church of the Brethren invites families to worship and baptism. Long Beach groups plan sermons and guest speakers across local churches through August.
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Denton M. Gerow
Calvary Presbyterian Church, Riverside
First Presbyterian Church
Reuben Field Pieters
Gerow
United States
First Presbyterian Church of Washington
WN. J. Westminster Presbyterian Church
Steubenville
Ohio
Fresno
Calvary Church
Riverside
S. Herbert Bess
Grace Theological Seminary
Winona Lake, Inc
First Brethren
Fifth St
Cherry Ave
Hosea
God
North Longe Beach Community Presbyterian Church
Richard Gordon Irving
John C. Walker
University of Southern California
Heaven
Earth
Delbert C. Fartin
Long Beach Municipal
Calvary Presbyterian Church
Partin
Eastern Kentucky State College
Richmond
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
Kentucky
Lakewood Village Community Church
Gretchen Baum
Margaret Ann Cook
Glenn Lowes
Alan Austin
Vernon W. Hillmer
St. John’s Lutheran Church
67Th
Orange
Oregon Voters to decide on betting ban measure
Oregon moves toward a statewide vote after initiative petitions to ban pari mutuel betting were filed at the State Capitol. The report notes multiple church services and guest ministers across Southern California churches, with sermons and reminders of temperance and spirituality during a period of vacation coverage.
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Oregon
Salem
Ore
State Capitol
Revision of Bible Out Soon
Observance of Christian Education Week Sept 28 to Oct 5 centers on the first complete Bible in the Revised Standard Version to be printed in one volume for the Old and New Testaments. The project involved 32 Bible scholars over 20 years, with a massive print run and vast production details. The observance is sponsored by multiple Christian education groups and invites all churches to participate.
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America
International Council of Religious Education
Division of Christian Education
National Council of Churches
Department of Christian Education
Canadian Council of Churches
Prayerful turn in Loretta Youngs life lesson
Loretta Young recalls starting as a child star at four and, at sixteen, learning through a priest that talent is a gift for God’s glory. She embraced responsibility, sought to be a positive example, and since then has aimed to influence others through faith and prayer in life and career.
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Younes
God
Jesus
Lorella
Young Palla Information Service
Weahingtah
JT. D. C
Loretta
Triumph of Faith Over Despair in Romans Reflections
A reflection on despair at the world’s evil and the urge to quit the struggle. It cites Romans to affirm divine grace exceeding sin and Christ’s merits, arguing that God’s triumph makes despair the only true defeat and that believers must trust in ultimate victory.
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St. Paul
Value of Hard Places and Gods Sufficiency Message
The text argues that God reveals power in difficult times, teaching that humans live by God’s word not bread. It cites Israel’s wilderness feeding and Paul’s hardships, urging readers to prove God’s grace and sufficiency in all life conditions. It ends with a challenge to trust Christ for all needs.
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Israel
Apostle Paul
Christ
God
Why Do We Wait for a Powerful Gospel Message
Dr Walter W Van Kirk of the National Council of Churches urges urgency in preaching repentance and judgment. He cites a Christ who saves the world, a gospel surpassing communist dialectics, and forefathers who preached before potentates. He affirms God of history on their side.
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DR. Walter
W. van Kirk
National Council of Churches
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