DISCIPLE

 This poem was written by Charles Thomas Studd, a renowned cricketer from a wealthy family in England. When he was saved, he gave up his position and fame in England and became a missionary, first to China, then to India, and finally to Africa where he died in 1931. While serving in India, he became engaged to Priscilla. Due to the demands of missionary service they were often separated, and he taught her to repeat daily these words: "Jesus, I love thee, thou art to me, dearer than Charlie ever could be." He expected Christ to occupy first place in every area of life.      C. T. Studd, like ourselves, was not perfect, but he was different from many Christians in that he gave his all for Christ. His poem has motivated many a believer to make life count for the Lord. Perhaps it will be that way with you, dear reader. Two little lines I heard one day,  Traveling along life's busy way; Bringing conviction to my heart,  And from my mind would not depart; Only on...

Captain Edward J Smith Would you have preferred to be the captain of the Titanic, or one of those who helped peop le into the lifeboats?  Captain of an enormous failure and tragedy, or a humble unnamed rescuer?     Those who run for political office are in effect offering to be captain of the Titanic. Politics is a failure, corrupt, without Christ, and will lead finally to the Antichrist. No one has ever been saved through politics, but countless millions have been lost.     God established human government, it's true, but He NEVER counsels or commands the believer to be involved in it. Soon every political system will sink with the accursed world system and the foolish wisdom of men. Instead of seeking the dubious distinction of a governmental office, or occupying oneself with little "improvements" on the sinking ship full of people heading for divine judgment and eternal perdition, it would be infinitely better and wiser to preach the gospel a...

Only One Life By C.T. Studd (1860-1931) Two little lines I heard one day, Traveling along life’s busy way; Bringing conviction to my heart, And from my mind would not depart; Only one life, ’twill soon be past,  Only what’s done for Christ will last. Only one life, yes only one, Soon will its fleeting hours be done; Then, in ‘that day’ my Lord to meet, And stand before His Judgement seat; Only one life,’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last. Only one life, the still small voice, Gently pleads for a better choice Bidding me selfish aims to leave, And to God’s holy will to cleave; Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done for Christ will last. Only one life, a few brief years, Each with its burdens, hopes, and fears; Each with its clays I must fulfill, living for self or in His will; Only one life, ’twill soon be past, Only what’s done ...

LIVE WITH ETERNITY'S VALUES IN VIEW.  THEY'RE THE ONLY ONES THAT MATTER.