1995 December
Editorial
The result of union with Christ is purification of heart, circumspect life, and faultless character. Those who have this don't claim it as their own merits.
Church
Many Christians observe Christmas as a commemoration of the birth of Jesus in lowly Bethlehem, though in all probability it is not His birthday.
Church
When people err, and have later realized their mistake, they do not only need corrections, they also need comfort and encouragement.
Salvation
The woman at the well was a born loser, but her life tells a story. Her life was messed up. Then the woman met Jesus and her life began all over again.
Church
The effect of sin is to make the heart hard. Ellen White says that men’s hearts today are harder than they were in the days of Christ.
Salvation
Christ proved that man may overcome; that in every emergency he may know that the power of heaven is ready to help him.
Children's Story
Children’s Story – Ned’s Trust
A boy who will not violate his trust in the smallest particular, may be trusted without any other security than his own word.
History
Martin Luther, part XIII – The Marburg Conference
Several pamphlets had passed between Luther and Zwingli on the question of the Lord’s Supper. Luther wrote quite indignantly while Zwingli responded calmly.
Recipe
Food For Life – Christmas Fudgies & Cashew Cream
It is as truly a sin to violate the laws of our being [health] as it is to break the ten commandments. To do either is to break God’s laws.
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.