2021 January
Life Sketches
Life Sketches – Heaven-born Peace
Paul experienced heaven-born, heaven-generated peace. It was written on his countenance, and responsible for winning so many souls to the gospel. Paul had what so many desired and did not have.
Recipe
Walnuts This little nut that looks a lot like a miniature brain contains a powerhouse of important nutrients for optimal health in just a one-ounce handful. An excellent source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), the plant-based omega-3 fatty acid (2.5g) – most ALA of any other tree nut. 4g of protein 2g of fiber A good ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – The Rebellion at Kadesh
January 31 – February 6, 2021 - For what purpose were spies sent from Kadesh into the land of Canaan? Actually, whose idea was it for the spies to go into the land of Canaan? Numbers 13:1–3; 17–20; Deuteronomy 1:20–25.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – The Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram
February 7 – 13, 2021 - “And they [Korah, Dathan, and Abiram] rose up before Moses, with certain of the children of Israel, two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation, men of renown” (Numbers 16:2).
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Wandering Through the Wilderness
February 14 – 20, 2021 - God permitted these lonely travels through the wilderness that His people might obtain an experience in enduring hardship, and that when they were in peril they might know that there was relief and deliverance in God alone.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – The Smitten Rock
February 21 – 27, 2021 - The smitten rock was a figure of Christ, and through this symbol the most precious spiritual truths are taught. As the life-giving waters flowed from the smitten rock, so from Christ, ‘smitten of God,’
Editorial
He [Jesus] says, ‘Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me’ (Revelation 3:20).
Christian Life
But it is easy to turn our power of thought over to a committee and it is easy to work for something more tangible than God.
Bible
The Blessing of Simeon and Anna
May you and I, dear reader, be among the poor in spirit who will receive the blessing of Simeon and Anna when Jesus returns!
Evangelism
...all I have learned about the Bible. It has changed my life completely. Thank-you God for saving my life. May my life’s story be a blessing to others.
Children's Story
Children’s Story – Trust in the Lord
“The Lord is so good. He has been good to us all the time!” answered Bobby eagerly. “When Emmie is naughty and stays out playing instead of coming in to bed when you call—you still love her, don’t you?”
Inspiration
Inspiration – The Work for This Time
Is not a neglect to work even as Christ worked, to sacrifice as He sacrificed, a betrayal of sacred trusts, an insult to God?
Keys Storehouse
Keys to the Storehouse – Faith Triumphs Over Fear
Jesus’ gentle rebuke, asking them why they were afraid, was intended for them to realize their lack of faith that He could see them through the storm.
Nature
Nature – Animal Self-Medication
Growing scientific evidence indicates that animals indeed have knowledge of natural medicines. In fact, they have access to the world’s largest pharmacy: nature itself.
Question
Question – What composes a person’s “frame”?
He knows our frame, and remembers that we are dust. Even the very hairs of our head are numbered.
Health
Health Nugget – “Give Us Our Daily Bread”
The text confirms that bread has been the food staple for thousands of years. We know from later history that lack of bread spelled trouble for the ruling class who could easily lose their power if their subjects lacked bread.
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.