2008 February
Editorial
Editorial – Ellen White’s Counsel Regarding the Controversy over the “Daily” Pt V
...Elder Daniells was lifting up his voice like a trumpet in advocating his ideas of the ‘Daily,’ the after results were presented. Our people were becoming confused.
Salvation
Knowing the Shepherd’s Voice, Part I
I will show you the doctrine of the investigative judgment shortly. It is not difficult to find; it is very plain. Look at Daniel 7.
Doctrine
Present Truth for Today – Are the Jewish Feast Days Included? Part I
It is no wonder that Paul tells us in Colossians 2:14–17 that these ceremonial feast days were all nailed to the cross: “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us,...
Health
Restoring the Withered Right Arm, Part II
The gospel of health has able advocates,...They have not recognized it in its relation to the work of the message as the right arm of the body.
Christian Life
Receiving God’s Blessing, Part I
What were the steps that Jacob took before he received God’s blessing? We can all learn from Jacob’s experience and how he received God’s blessing. We can learn what God blesses.
Faith
The Two Principles of Faith, Part I
In this article, we will look at some basic principles of faith. These are not necessarily anything new, but it is good to review the basics. If we are majoring in math, we want to make sure,...
Inspiration
The Pen of Inspiration – Prayer and Faith
I have frequently seen that the children of the Lord neglect prayer, especially secret prayer, altogether too much; that many do not exercise that faith which it is their privilege and duty to exercise, often waiting for that feeling which faith alone can bring.
Children's Story
Children’s Corner – Carl’s Garden, Part II
The following spring, another flyer went up on the church bulletin board. It read: “Person needed to care for Carl’s garden.”
Nature
Nature Nugget – The American Chestnut
The American chestnut was one of the most important trees of eastern North America. Reaching heights of up to 150 feet tall with trunks up to 10 feet in diameter, the rapidly growing American chestnut was known as the redwood of the eastern forests.
Health
Restoring the Temple – Diet and Diabetes
This new and effective approach to diabetes is remarkably simple. Here are four simple steps to managing your blood sugar (and weight, blood pressure, and cholesterol) with diet.
Question
Question – Do the principles contained in the testimonies Ellen White wrote…
There are testimonies and prophecies in Ellen White’s writings that may not directly apply to you or to me personally, such as the testimony where Ellen White said that ladies as well as men should learn how to harness a horse.
Food
Food For Life – Healthy Breakfast – The Best Way to Begin Your Day
It might be the last thing on your morning to-do list, or it might not be on your list at all, but a healthy breakfast refuels your body and jump-starts your day.
Recipe
Recipe – Fruited Breakfast Quinoa
1/2 cup rinsed quinoa 1-1/2 cups vanilla rice milk 2 Tablespoons raisins 1 cup chopped fresh or canned apricots 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract To thoroughly rinse quinoa, cover it with water in a mixing bowl, then rub it between the palms of your hands. Pour off the cloudy liquid through a strainer and then repeat ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Jacob’s Dream
February 24, 2008 - March 1, 2008 - “And [Jacob] dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.” Genesis 28:12.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – The Great Law of Love
March 2, 2008 - March 8, 2008 - The law of God, from its very nature, is unchangeable. It is a revelation of the will and the character of its Author. God is love, and His law is love.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – The Righteousness of Christ
March 9, 2008 - March 15, 2008 - The sinner’s defects are covered by the perfection and fullness of the Lord our Righteousness. Those who with sincere will, with contrite heart, are putting forth humble efforts to live up to the requirements of God,...
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – False Justification
March 16, 2008 - March 22, 2008 - The apostle James saw that dangers would arise in presenting the subject of justification by faith, and he labored to show that genuine faith cannot exist without corresponding works. The experience of Abraham is presented.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – A Special Invitation
March 23, 2008 - March 29, 2008 - As through Jesus we enter into rest, heaven begins here. We respond to His invitation, Come, learn of Me, and in thus coming we begin the life eternal. Heaven is a ceaseless approaching to God through Christ.
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.