2015 May
Editorial
How is it with you? Over and over Jesus emphasized in His parables the truth that character determines destiny. Read about the Good Samaritan, the parables about the talents and the unjust steward.
Church
People are deceived when they do not receive the love of the truth. In accepting a different gospel and being unwilling to give up their sins, they accept a different Jesus.
Bible
Jesus said that if we don’t become converted and become as children, we shall not see the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 18:3). What does God require of us?
Bible
True Education Series – False, Then True Education
In this article, I will share some of my personal experiences in education along with some related thoughts from Inspiration, with the hope and prayer that it may be helpful in your life.
Keys Storehouse
Keys to the Storehouse – Broken Peace
Broken peace is non-existent in heaven and heavenly peace is available to all and can begin right now. “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”
Current Events
Current Events – Mother Church Woos Back Its Daughters
On October 31, 1517, the priest and scholar Martin Luther approached the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany and nailed a piece of paper to it containing the 95 revolutionary opinions that would begin the Protestant Reformation.
Inspiration
Inspiration – Silent working of the Holy Spirit
The Christian’s life is not a modification or improvement of the old, but a transformation of nature. There is a death to self and sin, and a new life altogether. This change can be brought about only by the effectual working of the Holy Spirit.
Question
Question & Answer – Was the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness just about food?
The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness was not just about food but included the indulgence of appetite, presumption and the love of the world and it is these three things that we can and must overcome through Jesus.
Health
Among one of the marvels of God’s creation that science has recently discovered is the ability of different animals to sense illness in humans. I have heard or read about dogs detecting undiagnosed illnesses such as cancer ...
Children's Story
Children’s Story – The Plant in the Prison
“One time a Frenchman named Charney was put into prison because he was supposed to be an enemy of the emperor Napoleon,” began mother, as the children gathered for a story.
Bible
Lord’s Prayer Series – Whose Way, Yours or Mine?
...we are living in a world where God’s will is almost universally disregarded. Therefore, it is necessary to pray most earnestly for a complete submission to the sovereignty of the King of heaven...
Food
The protein in the soybean is very digestible and contains all of the essential amino acids necessary for humans, and can sustain health at all stages of human development.
Recipe
1 pkg. Soy Curls (8-oz., or approx. 4 ½ cups). Cover with warm water and soak for 10 minutes. 5 Tbsp. McKay's Chicken Style Seasoning or 4 Tbsp Butler Chik-Style Seasoning 1 cup Vegenaise, Soyannaise, or Mayonnaise (8 oz.) ½ cup Sweet Relish (4 oz.) 1 cup diced celery (4.5 oz.) 1 cup diced onion ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Disaster in Israel
May 31, 2015 - June 6, 2015-“Satan seduced Israel into licentiousness before leading them to idolatry. Those who will dishonor God’s image and defile His temple in their own persons will not scruple at any dishonor to God that will gratify the desire of their depraved hearts. Sensual indulgence weakens the mind and debases the ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – The Conquest of Jericho
June 7, 2015 - June 13, 2015-“Jericho [was] a heathen stronghold, the center of the worship of Ashtoreth, vilest and most degrading of all Canaanitish forms of idolatry.”
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Israel Defeated—Why?
June 14, 2015 - June 20, 2015-“The history of Achan teaches the solemn lesson that for one man’s sin the displeasure of God will rest upon a people or a nation till the transgression is searched out and punished.”
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – A Holy Nation
June 21, 2015 - June 27, 2015-When the people of Israel were told that they were chosen to be a special people, a holy nation, entrusted with a specific mission, what did they answer? Exodus 19:8.
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.