Bible Holds Solutions to Modern World Troubles, Oursler Claims
Fulton Oursler writes in Cosmopolitan that the Bible offers answers to America's top eight problems including war immorality dishonor juvenile delinquency prejudice atheism and despair. He cites Scripture such as war fears God’s refuge Jesus presence and warnings against wrongdoing to show the Bible’s guidance for contemporary issues.
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Athor Fulton Oursler
America
Cosmopolitan
Oursler
Joseph
Jesus
True Measure of Man at His Fireside
A Brann quotation argues the true test of character lies at home by a man’s treatment of his family. A virtuous man appears as a kind husband and father, his children loving him and his wife smiling at his return, while the cowardly humbug vents anger on kin. He condemns those who harm women and children to satisfy ego.
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Hero
Love
W. C. Brann
You Cant Be Too Busy
The War Cry notes that a busy man can still pause to pray during daily tasks. Regular prayer makes God a real partner in life, and frequent prayer eases the habit, guiding him toward church attendance and personal reform.
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God
Persistence and patience as the carpenter’s answer
The Baptist Observer notes that tough problems resemble oak and require patience, persistence, and understanding. The carpenter’s method of balancing hard timber with a soft nail illustrates solving complex issues through steady effort and insight.
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Baptist Observer
Dr. Baker to Retire as Bishop and Join USC Faculty
Pasadena church leader Bishop J. C. Baker will retire as an active Methodist bishop this July due to age limits after 20 years in Southern California and prior service in San Francisco Hawaii Japan and Korea. He will become visiting professor of practical theology and chair of USC School of Religion advisory council while teaching three courses.
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Pasadena
School of Religion
University of Southern California
Earl Cranston
Bishop Baker
Nashville
Tenn
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Japan
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Californa
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Methodist Church
First Methodist Church of
Urbana
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International Missionary Council
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Messenger
First Methodist Church
K. Morgan Edwards
Puerto Rican Couple Weds in English Spanish Vows Read
In St Marys Episcopal Church Manhattan a Puerto Rican couple married with rector Rev Charles Breck Ackier reading in English and interpreter Gilbert Garcia repeating each section in Spanish for a congregation with limited English. The bride and groom exchanged vows in Spanish.
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New York
St. Mary's
Tpiscop
Church
Manhattan
Charles Breck Ackier
Gilbert Garcia
Lenten events fill Long Beach churches with talks and suppers
Midweek Lenten services and church activities fill Long Beach and nearby areas. First Methodist hosts potluck at 6 14 followed by The Lord’s Supper color film at 7 and Hymns We Love to Sing at 7 30 led by Rollo Alford. Guest speakers include Dr. Floyd Ross and Rev. Thomas Foley. Parish groups hold St Patrick’s party March 17 at Lakewood Country Club. Various churches plan evangelistic meetings, laymen services, and weekly sermons through March with speakers from USC and local parishes. A Spiritual Victory Crusade gathers over 35 area churches in San Jose.
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Rollo Alford
Floyd Ross
Graduate School of Religion
USC
St. Barnabas' Catholic Church
Lakewatet Country Club
Roy Tucker
Cochairmen
Thomas J. Foley
Churches Gaining in Korea Amid Persecution
The Christian church in South Korea grows stronger despite martyrdom and past losses. Daily prayer meetings in Pusan attract hundreds, refugees fuel evangelism, and 400 North Korean refugee pastors aid campaigns. North Korea’s wartime persecution boosted faith, with foreign missionaries and relief aiding efforts.
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Usan
Korea
Pusan
Rhee
South Korea
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South
Northern Korea
Karoa
Republic of Korea
Christian Science Monitor
Episcopal Bishop’s aide to speak at St Luke’s Church
Rev Canon W Billig, executive assistant to Bishop F Bloy of the Los Angeles diocese, will address the 11 am morning prayer at St Luke’s Episcopal Church. Billig, ordained in 1951 after General Theological Seminary studies, has a background in business, teaching, and church work in Monrovia and Arcadia, including municipal roles.
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Canon W. Clinton Billig
F. Eric Bloy
Episcopal Diocese of
Los Angeles
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
F. C. Benson Helliss
Canon Billig
Episcopal Church
General Theological Seminary
New York City
Monrovia
Arcadia
First Things First From The Carpenter of Nazareth
A War Cry excerpt urges placing worship before work, arguing honest labor has honor and that duties to God must come first. It asks readers to regroup priorities by following Jesus Christ and seeking the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.
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God
Nazareth
Jesus Christ
My Favorite Bible Verse Featured by Local Ministers
The Press Telegram asks faith leaders to name a guiding verse. Today Rev. Martin J. Bruer of First Lutheran Church Mo. Synod shares Galatians 2 20 emphasizing identification with Christ and living by faith in the Son of God.
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Press- Telegram
Martin J. Bruer
First Lutheran Church
Mo. Synod
Christ
God
Oasis Amid Rubble of War Altar Color Seasons
The piece outlines liturgical dates from Lent to Pentecost with Holy Week observances and altar colors, noting rites such as the Annunciation Good Friday Easter and Eastertide. It frames Christian seasons and observances amid wartime destruction.
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Palm Sunda
Holy Wi
Maundy Palay
National Christian College
National Family Week
Festival of the Christian Home
Rural Life
Whitsunday
Christian Unity O
Quiet drive funds new car for Youngstown rector
A collaboration by Rabbi Sidney Merkowitz and Rev Rus sell Humbert organized anonymous gifts to purchase a new automobile for Rev W Payne Stanley of St Augustine's Episcopal Church in Youngstown Ohio. Stanley, a prominent civic and religious leader, serves on multiple boards and commissions and advocates community outreach across racial groups.
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St. Augustine's Episcopal Church
Youngstown
Ohio
Sidney Merkowitz
Russell Humbert
Trinity Methodist Church
Stanley
Youngstown Interracial Council
Mr. Stanley
The Indian Girl's Sermon on the Railway Platform
A young American Indian girl sells handmade baskets on a railway platform while travelers deride her prices. She quotes a mission-school taught line about gaining the world and losing the soul, refusing to lie to sell baskets even if it means hunger. The exchange ends as a subdued, memorable sermon aboard the Pullman.
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Mission School
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