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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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"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…

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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,…

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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,…

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