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(by
David Langford, Ph.D.)
Reading again through these “nuggets” of wisdom written by B.
Shelburne brings back for me memories of a very special time in my
life when
I was blessed to work alongside him at the Bible Institute in
Houston (it was called the Bible Training Work back then.)
Then it was my
privilege to hear such practical wisdom and keen Bible
insight on a daily basis, from his Bible lectures each night and
from countless
conversations in the halls, driving together to preaching
appointments or while enjoying the legendary hospitality of the
Shelburne home.
It was a pivotal
time in my spiritual life as I struggled with many questions and
doubts about faith. I found B’s counsel and example to be a
reliable guidepost. Whenever I had a question or problem that
perplexed me, I knew B’s input would be trustworthy, informed not
only by his extensive knowledge of the Scriptures but even more by
his personal walk with God. Over the years I have found myself
modeling my own pastoral ministry after B’s example. As well as
any man I’ve known, B’s teaching and life embodies the challenge
to speak the truth in love. He is himself an example of the
scripture he quotes in one of his nuggets, “Love and righteousness
meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other.”
So I heartily
recommend that you read these devotional nuggets, drawn from the
extensive experience of B’s life as a seasoned missionary, a
veteran minister and Bible teacher, an elder and church leader as
well as his personal and family life. I am confident that your
eyes will indeed be opened and you too will find, as have so many
others, that B’s counsel is reliable guidance, spiritual direction
you can trust.
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