J. L. Butler
Chaplain, Riverside Sanitarium and Hospital Nashville, Tennessee
Articles by J. L. Butler
Art Applied to Evangelism
July 1928
When art is employed for the beautifying of Christian service, then it has many opportunities. No complete catalogue can ever be made of the many ways that it can be applied to evangelism; but in the hope of awakening a new appreciation…
Forward and Upward
April 1928
Who Should Preach?
By I. H. Evans
Often we hear the questions asked, " Who should preach? " " Shall we set this man to preaching? " Is it well to have a clear understanding as to who…
Voice Defects
October 1929
Experts in voice training tell us that ninety-five out of every hundred students in voice culture exhibit serious voice defects. The effort to remedy voice defects may properly be termed " tuning the instrument." To secure desired results,…
Word Power
May 1975
EVERY detonation of an atomic device is a demonstration of the awesome, tremendous power of the word of Cod. Creation deals with anabolism, synthesis, the putting together and holding together of earth's component parts. The atomic bomb deals…
Let's Talk About It
April 1975
THE basic ingredient of a relationship is communication. Relationships cannot be initiated or viably maintained without some level of communicative exchange. Many of man's needs go unsatisfied or, worse still, unrecognized without some medium…
Your Personality is Showing
February 1975
NO MAN was ever won to Christ by a man he didn't like. Before you win a person to Christ you must first win him to yourself. The most powerful evangelistic tool at your disposal is your own unique personality. It might well be, however, that…
Listen to the Man!
April 1973
The congregation faced a serious financial dilemma. The members, old and young, knew that something had to be done to meet the emergency. They knew they needed a workable plan that the larger part of the congregation would accept and work…
"He Praiseth Her"
April 1972
WELL honey, how did it go?" The pastor had studied well, prayed much, and given himself fully as the messenger for the worship hour. He was anxious for feed back from a pew sitter's point of view. How was his sermon accepted? Now driving…
How to Be the Boss
March 1971
IN THE account of the exploits of David's mighty men in 1 Chronicles one saga stands out as a prime example of valor and dedication to leadership far above and beyond the call of duty. David was in hiding for his life in the caves of Adullam,…
Displaying Our Literature
July 1931
Our literature has proved to be such a valuable asset in the successful evangelistic campaign as to be worthy of greater prominence, and to produce an artistic and effective display of literature requires thoughtful,…
