Author: tractfriends
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The Christian’s Joy
There is a peace and joy that goes beyond understanding. We will find it as we yield to God’s will that we partake in Christian joy.
Author Unknown
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On Ministry
The Gospel is a free gift from God. Vocal ministry is not the result of human wisdom or will, but rather a gift given by God.
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Obedience and Patience
Connected to obedience to God is patience. We will encounter trials and difficulties for our obedience to God. The resigned, humble mind knows all things work together for good.
Henry Tuke
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The Outward and the Inward Christ
The Jesus of sacred history is the Christ of inward experience. All the qualities of that blessed life, the unfoldings of the Divine nature are available today through the Indwelling. God has revealed his mind through his son, but also in sacred literature. The public ministry of Christ was a constant fulfilling of the Scriptures.
Max I. Reich
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How to Become Happy
When we do something that we feel to be wrong, a feeling of reproof rises in us. This is from the Spirit of God. But as we obey God, we are led into deep happiness with him.
Author Unknown
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The Holy Scriptures
The purpose of the Scriptures is to lead us to Christ. Christ himself will help us understand them. What he teaches us will become part of our life and experiences.
Max I. Reich
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Silence
Being still before God is our soul’s deepest need. We must have quiet hours and times of waiting on the Lord. This is where we renew our strength.
Martin Hope Sutton
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The Gathered Meeting
The ground and foundation of a gathered meeting is the real presence of God. We need to be prepared to enter worship and to be open to being spoken through and prayed through.
Thomas R. Kelly
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The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of the glorified Christ. When the day of the Spirit broke in power on the day of Pentecost, mighty results followed. One result of this new experience was the formation of a new fellowship.
Max I. Reich
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The Inspired Ministry
Thomas Gould (1813-1856) was a Wilburite minister in New England Yearly Meeting. He left no journal, but described two incidents in his writings. One is a story of minister Isaac Lawton and boy who spoke during meeting and, and the other is about James Scribbens, who did not have many natural talents, but yet had…
Thomas Gould