Pilgrim Institute
Honoring the American Flag
In recent days, I have seen multiple posts on Facebook regarding problems people have faced for simply displaying the American flag. The Importance of the American Flag We have to ask ourselves — why is this so important? When teaching the importance of the flag, my mind always returns to the Children of Israel. As […]
Christ Changed History
Christ Changed History As we consider Christ’s death, burial and resurrection, we recognize that Christ and Christianity are the foundation of our lives. Jesus Christ is our hope, our Savior, the author of liberty, and much more. The Apostle Paul summed it up in I Corinthians 15:3-4: For I delivered unto you first of all that […]
A Tribute to Allen Smith
A Tribute to Allen Smith One of the founders of Pilgrim Institute By Ruth J. Smith On November 20, 1937, a boy was born on the western slope of Colorado. This boy would grow to have an influence on many before the Lord saw fit to take him home on April 9, 1995. Today marks […]
How do “A Reading People become a Great People”?
How do “A Reading People become a Great People”? Ruth J. Smith In the sermon at church yesterday, the Pastor used Philippians 4:7-8 as the text for his message. His message reminded me and inspired me of the importance of reading, first the Word of God and then other good writings. As I considered this […]
Remembering the Price He Paid
Remembering the Price He Paid Last night I had the privilege of enjoying the Passion Play presented by Northside Baptist Church in Elkhart, Indiana. My heart was stirred with the beautiful music and retelling of the great sacrifice Christ made for each of us in His death on the cross, but then the glorious resurrection […]