2018 December
Editorial
Editorial – The Work of the Holy Spirit
The work of the Holy Spirit is immeasurably great. It is from this source that power and efficiency come to the worker for God; and the Holy Spirit is the comforter, as the personal presence of Christ to the soul.
Salvation
A warning is to be given that there are limits to the forbearance of God.
Christian Life
There is more hope for the open sinner in bold rebellion to find that he needs to be changed and converted than the one who deceives himself.
Doctrine
The Problem in Galatia – Works of the Flesh
Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?
Christian Life
Pen of Inspiration – Christmas
The tree may be as tall and its branches as wide as shall best suit the occasion; but let its boughs be laden with the golden and silver fruit of your beneficence, and present this to Him as your Christmas gift
Church
Testimony – The Draw of the “Mother Church”
I cannot dismiss this recent Catholic experience as a complete deception just yet. There is a lesson to be learned. We must be careful to never preach about God’s justice with mercy nowhere to be found. God is love.
Health
To ensure you can keep dehydration at bay and support proper ongoing detoxification, drink water throughout your day rather than just a couple times a day
Life Sketches
Life Sketches – Victory for the Gospel
the gospel is soon going to triumph over all the world. Jesus invites all to be part of that victory.
Children's Story
Children Story – The Tempting Gloves
Already she had stretched out her arm; already she was about to seize the gloves and rapidly conceal them. Her whole body was hot and cold by turns; her heart beat loudly; she could scarcely breathe; she trembled
Food
These sweet citrus fruits with loose-fitting skins originated in China, but they are now grown in many parts of the world
Recipe
Recipe – Tangerine Maple Cashew Cream
Drizzle over a fresh fruit salad, cooked cereal, waffles or toast.
Bible Study Guides
Lessons from the Life of David – Foundations of Character
December 30 – January 5, 2019 David was susceptible to the influence of the Holy Spirit, and the Lord in His providence trained him for His service, preparing him to carry out His purposes. Christ was the Master-builder of his character
Bible Study Guides
Lessons from the Life of David – Overcoming Giants
January 6 – 12, 2019 God was teaching David lessons of trust. As Moses was trained for his work, so the Lord was fitting the son of Jesse to become the guide of His chosen people.
Bible Study Guides
Lessons from the Life of David – Crisis
January 13 – 19, 2019 The first error of David was his distrust of God at Nob, and his second mistake was his deception before Achish. David had displayed noble traits of character, and his moral worth had won him favor with the people; but as trial came upon him, his faith was shaken, and ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Lessons from the Life of David – Brotherly Love
January 20 – 26, 2019 Especially was the heart of Jonathan knit with David’s, and there was a most sacred bond of union established between them, which remained unbroken till the death of Saul and Jonathan.
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.