People used to blush when they were ashamed. Now they are ashamed if they blush. Modesty has disappeared and a brazen generation with no fear of God before its eyes mocks at sin. We are so fond of being called tolerant and broadminded that we wink at sin when we ought to weep.

There is a trend today that would put a new robe on the prodigal son while he is still feeding hogs. Some would put the ring on his finger while he still in the pigsty. Others would paint the pigsty and advocate bigger and better hog pens.

If you would try out a preacher, send him to preach to farmers: if he cannot make the grade there, let him reconsider his call - or maybe he needs to be converted.

I would say to today's young minister, 'Be not afraid to give much time to solitary walks and meditation'.

Our Lord approved neither idol worship or idle worship but ideal worship in Spirit and truth.

The alternative to discipline is disaster

Today I am one day nearer Home than ever before.