2026 September
Editorial
Strive to Enter the Strait Gate
Jesus said, “ ‘Strive to enter in at the strait gate;’ ‘for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:...
Bible
Spiritual Wickedness in High Places
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
Christian Life
Christian Education and Why the Protestant Churches Fell
That church triumphs which breaks the yoke of worldly education, and which develops and practices the principles of Christian education.
Nature
Humans began domesticating the horse around 3,500 BC in Central Asia. The horse is especially adapted to running, with a good sense of balance, and a strong fight-or-flight instinct.
Children's Story
“O Mama!” cried little Ruth Lee, “next Thursday is my birthday! I’ll be ten years old. May I have a party, and a nice supper, and lots of presents, as Mabel Murray did?”
Inspiration
The World Needs a Revelation of Christ
The world needs today what it needed nineteen hundred years ago—a revelation of Christ. A great work of reform is demanded, and it is only through the grace of Christ that the work of restoration, physical, mental, and spiritual, can be accomplished.
Keys Storehouse
As I contemplated this struggle between Jesus and Jacob, I thought about our struggle with sin. Can you picture it, Jacob—alone, afraid for his family and what the next day’s meeting with Esau might bring—and a Man appears.
Health
Cleaning the Body’s Sewer System
The alcantarilla system in our brain is a well-functioning trash pickup and cleaning mechanism that would assure us peace of mind and a healthy body.
Free SDA belief, Series
In the Adventist church as the Lord designed it to be, there were not to be lords and servants. Jesus said all of you are brethren. You only have one Lord.
Recipe
Recipe – Salted Maple Pecan Fudge
Coconut Flour Coconut flour is essentially dried coconut solids ground into a very fine, flour-like powder. It is made from the coconut solids that are left over after the meat has been used to produce coconut milk. Coconut flour is high in fiber, protein, vitamin C, and manganese. It is low in sugar, digestible carbohydrates, ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Lessons from the Past – History Repeats
September 27 – October 3, 2026 - “History is being repeated. The world today has its Ahabs and its Jezebels. The present age is one of idolatry, as verily as was that in which Elijah lived.” Prophets and Kings, 177
Bible Study Guides
October 4 – 10, 2026 - "None but divine power can stay the arrogance of Satan united with evil men; but in the hour of the church’s greatest danger most fervent prayer will be offered in her behalf by the faithful remnant.” Testimonies for the Church, Vol. 5, 524
Bible Study Guides
The Third Angel’s Message Strengthened
October 11 – 17, 2026 - “I was shown three steps—the first, second, and third angels’ messages. Said my accompanying angel, ‘Woe to him who shall move a block or stir a pin of these messages. The true understanding of these messages is of vital importance. The destiny of souls hangs upon the manner in ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
October 18 – 24, 2026 - How, through whom, and when did the light of the other angel begin to shine? Revelation 18:1
Bible Study Guides
Our Great Danger – Self-Righteousness
October 25 – 31, 2026 - How does Paul’s attitude, before his conversion, reflect the position of professed believers? Philippians 3:6. Describe a self-righteous Pharisee. Luke 18:11, 12
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.