2023 January
Health
The cold mitten friction is applied to the surface of the body by rubbing a cold wet cloth in a circular motion. It is undoubtedly one of the most effective uses of water in the treatment of disease (hydrotherapy) known for stimulating the circulation of the skin.
The Mystery of Godliness
“Be careful, exceedingly careful as to how you dwell upon the human nature of Christ. Do not set Him before the people as a man with the propensities of sin...."
Recipe
Recipe – Lemon Broccoli Pasta Salad
Lemons The lemon is a species of small evergreen trees native to Asia, primarily northeast India, northern Myanmar and China, although production had spread to much of the world by the 14th century. We can thank Christopher Columbus for their introduction to the Americas in 1493. By the 19th century, lemons were increasingly planted in ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study – “The Word Was Made Flesh”
January 29 – February 4, 2023 - And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:1–4, 14
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February 5 – 11, 2023 - “The omnipotent power of the Holy Spirit is the defense of every contrite soul. Not one that in penitence and faith has claimed His protection will Christ permit to pass under the enemy’s power.
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Bible Study – The Heavenly Trio
February 12 – 18, 2023 - “There are three living persons of the heavenly trio; in the name of these three great powers—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—those who receive Christ by living faith are baptized,...
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Bible Study – Jacob’s Experience
February 19 – 25, 2023 - “Jacob and Esau, the twin sons of Isaac, present a striking contrast, both in character and in life. This unlikeness was foretold by the angel of God before their birth. When in answer to Rebekah’s troubled prayer he declared that two sons would be given her,...
Editorial
Editorial – The Gateways We Must Watch
The eyes, the ears, the sense of smell, the taste, and the sense of touch are the gateways to the mind and soul of man. The devil has temptations prepared for all five of these senses...
Christian Life
He is a Man of great sorrow. He is also a Man of great love. The scriptures say that God is love, and the reason for His sorrow is because of His great love for us! “He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” 1 John 4:8.
Daily Living
Oh friends, I want to learn the lessons of peace and trust in adversity. It is a sweet school. I don’t want my way, not even in God’s work. I want God to work out His way in my life and service to Him.
Prophecy
The key to unlocking the puzzle of the bride of Jesus is contained in the proper understanding of the marriage. It is unlike any ordinary marriage since it occurs in the context of royalty.
Daily Living
The Importance of Preparedness
“Are we preparing for this great event? Are we preparing to meet the Saviour in peace, or are we absorbed in worldly business and pleasure? In the judgment, the question will not be, What profession did you make?
Inspiration
“Enter by the narrow gate because wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction and there are many who go in by it because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life and there are few who find it.”
Children's Story
The man reached quickly into his pocket and took out a dollar. He handed it to George who started to count out his change. But the man was afraid there wasn’t time to wait, and he turned and jumped aboard the moving train. George ran alongside with the man’s change,...
Keys Storehouse
Keys to the Storehouse – A New Year
The new year is here! This is a time of resolutions, promises, and commitments—most of which are broken or abandoned before the month of January has passed into February.
Music, Songs We Love
One of my very favorite songs is Be Still, My Soul set to the tune of Finlandia. The words to Be Still, My Soul were written by Katharina von Schlegel in 1752.
Nature
Nature – The Bummer Lamb: Rejected & Adopted
The physical reasons a ewe mother rejects its lamb may include the inability to provide nourishment, low to no milk supply or udder mastitis (engorged).
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.