Here We Stand

Here We Stand

by Samuel Pipim Christians used to say, "If something is new, it probably isn't true; and if something is true, it probably isn't new." They believed that the "old" truth in the Bible was the chief test of spiritual wisdom and Christian maturity. But times have changed. Novelty is now the measur...

God is Faithful

God is Faithful

by Samuel Pipim You can give without loving but you cannot love without giving. This is why the Bible gives considerable attention to financial stewardship. Everyone of us--whether rich or poor--has been invited to give generously in response to the Lord's grace. Honoring such an invitation i...

This is Love

This is Love

by Samuel Pipim Love . . . It's the never-ending, driving quest—the all consuming need—the motivating desire—of every man, woman, and child on earth. But just what is love? Is it accurately defined by the sum total of all the song lyrics, love poems, and love stories ever written? All the movies...

Patience in the Midst of Trials

Patience in the Midst of Trials

by Samuel Pipim In the journey through life, trials await us all. For at one point or another, every one of us is bound to experience the agony of pain, disappointment, sorrow, hurt, loss, or some other form of suffering that will severely test our resiliency and character. We may also suffer af...

Not For Sale

Not For Sale

by Samuel Pipim The book Not for Sale takes its title from the well-known quote, “The greatest want of the world is the want of men—men who will not be bought or sold. . . .” It highlights the consequences of the cowardly silence all too often displayed by some otherwise good and well-meaning pe...