Month: December 2011

Monday, December 12, 2011

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DAILY READINGS: Ezra 8; Daniel 9; Revelation 4

And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey. Exodus 3:8a

God’s plan for Israel was to remove them from Egypt's bondage, and to bless them in a good land. The first part of Exodus records how God redeemed Israel out of Egypt by the blood of the Passover lamb (Ex. 12). The rest of the book records God’s sanctifying work—getting Egypt out of His people. The work of sanctification is a difficult task. Why? To be conformed to the moral likeness of God requires a willing and obedient heart. God’s plan has not changed. He wants to redeem sinners and also deliver them from the world’s contamination. —Warren Henderson

Perishing! Thou wast not willing; Master, forgive, and inspire us anew,
Banish our worldliness, help us to ever live with eternity’s values in view.—Lucy Meyer

Lord’s Day, December 11, 2011

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DAILY READINGS: Ezra 7; Daniel 8; Revelation 3:7-22

And being in an agony He prayed more earnestly: and His sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. Luke 22:44

Luke the beloved physician describes to his readers this rare condition called hematidrosis. In extreme anxiety, chemicals break down the capillaries in the sweat glands. As a result the sweat comes out tinged with blood. Thus suffered the Lamb of God as He contemplated the cross and the pain of divine separation He would endure there while bearing the sins of the whole world. —E. MacLelland

It was alone the Saviour prayed,
In dark Gethsemane;
Alone He drained the bitter cup,
And suffered there for me. —Ben H. Price

 

Saturday, December 10, 2011

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DAILY READINGS: Ezra 6; Daniel 7; Revelation 2:18 to 3:6

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God. Psalms 42:5, 11; 43:5

The Psalmist was facing acute adversity and had become discouraged. Three times over he asks himself, "Why art thou cast down, O my soul?" He finds the answer to his problems in this phrase, "Hope thou in God." There are times in our lives when the burdens of life overwhelm, and cause us to be "cast down." Like the Psalmist, we need to remind ourselves that we have "hope in God." The life of the Christian is not a series of uncontrolled, random happenings. God is working out His plan and in the end all will be seen to have had its proper place and purpose. —W. H. Burnett

We shall read the tender meaning, of the sorrows and alarms,
As we trod the desert leaning, on His everlasting arms. —A. R. Cousin

Friday, December 9, 2011

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DAILY READINGS: Ezra 5; Daniel 6; Revelation 2:1-17

Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany. John 11:1a

And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, to the intent ye may believe; nevertheless let us go unto him. John 11:15

A dear brother, who recently lost his wife, spoke of believers having hard times, but never bad times. In the sorest of life’s trials, He can and does teach lessons which cannot be learned in any other way. It is often the case that the most valuable of them come from the deepest of sorrows. Are you in such a situation lately? Watch for His gracious instruction, and you will glory in the tribulation. —Rick Morse

I didn’t say you’d never taste the bitter kiss of death,
Or have to walk thru chilly Jordan to enter into rest;
But I did say I’d be waiting right on the other side,
And I did say I’ll dry every tear you’ve cried. —Martins

The Gospel Folio Press History

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Gospel Folio Press Ministries
Distributor of Quality Christian Books

 

 

John 3:16 was the verse that William J. Pell began with when he started printing on a hand press in his mother’s parlor in 1922.

This was the humble beginning of Gospel Folio Press Ministries.

Will Pell began to print the monthly gospel paper, Words of Peace and assumed he would never print literature with more than one fold (a “folio” is a piece of paper folded once), so he named his company “Gospel Folio Press”.

In 1939, Will was compelled to create a daily devotional calendar. The calendar (initially named The Remembrancer) launched in 1940; “Choice Gleanings” and was an immediate success. Within a few years, Gospel Folio Press found itself producing 40,000 calendars annually. Material for the calendars was gleaned from books,originally, but over time the calendar included more original writing than ‘gleanings.’ Today almost sixty writers from around the world contribute meditations to the Choice Gleanings calendar.

Gospel Folio Press has, with the establishment of this new Choice Gleanings website, advanced the legacy of this ‘calendar with a difference.’

The 2012 calendar will be mailed worldwide so that, as for the last seventy-one years, those who read it daily will gain encouragement and comfort in the situations and circumstances of life.

Around 1925, Gospel Folio Press began printing Sunday School papers. In 1995-98, with the input of Sunday School Teachers and Superintendents, the modular curriculum was revised and updated in order to teach all ages in a clear, concise and consecutive manner. The curriculum is now known as “Line Upon Line Modular Bible Lessons“. This is a great resource material for Sunday School Teachers, Bible Study Groups & everyone who wants to gain knowledge of God’s Word.

Gospel Folio Press started printing Gospel literature in 1923 and continues to print and distribute Gospel tracts. In 1997 we designed a small folded size 1.75″ x 2.75″ “Just a Minute” tract that is attractive and only takes a minute to read.

Gospel Folio Press continues to distribute Gospel Tracts along with Christian books, Bibles, commentaries, Sunday School material, hymn books, and daily devotionals. All of these are available for purchase at our webstore.

We believe that the Bible, the Word of God, is heaven’s treasure house, including “all spiritual blessings in the heavenlies in Him.” When we open the Scriptures, heaven opens to us. We look right into the heart and mind of God. The teachings of God’s Word are neither ancient nor modern—they are both timeless and timely, and sufficient for men and women of God to be “thoroughly furnished to every good work.”

We desire to provide carefully selected, trustworthy products for the help and encouragement of fellow believers.

Have a blessed day!

Sam Cairns
Gospel Folio Press

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To understand the nature of this blog, you must first understand the nature of the company behind it. Gospel Folio Press (GFP) is a publishing company that is dedicated to producing and selling Christ centered books and pamphlets. The purpose of the books and pamphlets are to tell people about an incredible Savior who desperately loves them and wants to give them abundant life as well as save them from an never-ending hell. Our books also cover a vast array of other topics dealing with the Christian life. Our verse is Deuteronomy 32:3 “I will publish the name of the Lord.” (KJV). The main focus is to glorify God in everything that we do.
This Blog is similar to that mindset. However the main thrust will primarily be about witnessing and by association, evangelism, contrasting similarities and differences. It should be noted, because of the scope of these topics and their correlation to the rest of the christian life, this blog may seem, at times to have nothing to do with either of the above topics.
Witnessing and evangelism are like the face and appearance of the Christian. Let me explain, if I am sick, the appearance of my face will show it. Large bags under my eyes, face gaunt and clammy, when someone is sick you can generally tell just by looking at them. Likewise if a christian is not in the word(reading the Bible), does not have a vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ(praying, worshiping, going to church with other believers), then his or her witnessing will reflect that. The healthier and stronger the roots of a tree are, the better its fruit is. The stronger our relationship is with our Lord, the stronger our impact for him on others will be.
Hopefully you can see something of just how big this topic of witnessing really is. A modern translation of GFP’s verse is, “I will proclaim the name of the Lord.” (emphasis added) That is really what we’re doing here, everyday, and in every way, simply proclaiming the name of the Lord, with our words, with our actions, just making Him known, proclaiming His Name.

Thursday, December 8, 2011

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DAILY READINGS: Ezra 3-4; Daniel 5; Revelation 1

And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you. Genesis 22:5

How could Abraham say that he and the lad would return, knowing the intended sacrifice of Isaac? Hebrews 11:17-19, says that Abraham believed that God was able to raise Isaac up, even from the dead. All the promises made to Abraham were to be fulfilled in Isaac, but Abraham had complete faith in God and His purposes. Do we have that same faith as He asks us to step into what seems impossible situations? —David M. McCulloch

By faith we see the hand of God,
In the light of creation's grand design,
In the lives of those who prove His faithfulness;
Who walk by faith and not by sight. —K. & K. Getty & S. Townend

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

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DAILY READINGS: Ezra 1-2; Daniel 4; 3 John

I love the LORD, because He hath heard my voice and my supplications. Psalms 116:1

What a multitude of reasons the saints could give for loving Him. We love Him for what He is and we love Him for what He became. We love Him for what He has done and we love Him for what He is doing. Like the Psalmist, we love Him for hearing our supplications; we love Him for His grace and for His mercy. We can say with John “We love Him because He first loved us,” (1 John 4.19), and we can say with Peter, “Lord, Thou knowest all things; Thou knowest that I love Thee,” (John 21.15-17). —Jim Flanigan

I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;
If ever I loved Thee, Lord Jesus ‘tis now. —Adoniram J. Gordon

November New Releases!

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The Song of Zechariah by Timothy Cross

“And…Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied…”

The Song of Zechariah in Luke 1:67-79, also known as the Benedictus, is a strong contender for being the greatest hymn ever uttered by human lips. Here is no ordinary hymn, for the Bible states that it owes its origin to Zechariah’s being “filled with the Holy Spirit.” The Spirit of God gave Zechariah the words to praise God for both Who He is and what He has done by His redeeming grace: “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for He has visited and redeemed His people…” in bequeathing to us the Benedictus in the Scriptures, God the Holy Spirit has thus given us a divine blueprint and aid for divine praise and adoration.

The Christian faith is well known for its hymns of praise, and justly so. Christians have a son to sing, a salvation to celebrate and a Saviour to extol.

This book unfolds the meaning of the Benedictus verse by verse. Reading it will enable you to enter into the praise and joy nurtured into Zechariah’s soul by God. The Song of Zechariah explains and applies this incomparable canticle in a way which is sure to enlighten your mind, warm your heart, lift your spirit and fuel your fires of devotion and praise.

Dr. Timothy Cross was born in Wales to English parents. He graduated from the University of Wales and studied theology at the University of Wales. He also trained as an RE and Games teacher at Aberystwyth University. He spent many of his formative years living in Northern Ireland and has lived in Belfast. He is an experienced preacher and has written over twenty books and numerous articles in Christian periodicals. Since 1989, he has broadcasted a Bible-based message on the South of Wales Talking Magazine. In 2002, he received an honorary doctorate of Sacred Literature for his extensive written ministry by the Christian Bible College in Rocky Mount, NC. He enjoys studying the original languages of the Bible, long distance running, cats, “wholesome comedy,” and the beaches of South Wales.
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God’s Word is Alive: Amazing Stories About the Bible by John Williams

God’s Word is Alive! is a collection of true stories about the Bible. It is written to help commemorate the four hundredth anniversary of the publication of the King James Version of the Bible (1611-2011). These stories remind us that although some people reject the Bible or even try to prevent others from reading it, God’s Word survives and still revolutionizes lives. As a matter of fact, even in these modern times, the Bible outsells other books!

Written primarily for children and young people, the stories presented in God’s Word is Alive! will inform and encourage people of all ages to take another look at God’s Book. The Bible is not only a great literary treasure which has helped to shape our English language, but it is a powerful tool to changed the lives of individuals and nations.

John Williams hails from England where he received his formal and theological education. He and his wife, Audrey, live in Victoria, B.C., Canada and enjoy their family, including four teenage grandchildren. Together they have served in evangelism, and Bible teaching ministries in various parts of the world. John has written several books.
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Tuesday, December 6, 2011

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DAILY READINGS: 2 Chronicles 36; Daniel 3; 2 John

And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin. John 19:19-20

These languages stood for three great nations: Israel, Greece and Rome. Hebrew was the language of worship of the true God; Greek, intellect and beauty and Latin, law and government. These attributes were manifested in the One above whom they were written. Hebrew, He was the express image of God; Latin, He was the fulfilment of the law of God; Greek, in Him was the highest thought of God and the "altogether lovely!" —Drew Craig

Fairest Lord Jesus! Ruler of all nature! O Thou of God and man the Son!
Thee will I cherish, Thee will I honour, Thou my soul’s glory, joy and crown! —R.S.Willis