2021 November
Christian Life
Testimony – God’s Test or Satan’s Temptation?
The question I was asking myself was “Is this a temptation from Satan or a test from God—or both?” As I pondered that question,...
Children's Story
Story – At the First Thanksgiving
The Pilgrims never forgot their first Thanksgiving day. Each year when the harvests were gathered, they would set aside a day for thanking God for His good gifts,...
Inspiration
Inspiration – Parable of the Straying Sheep
The parable of the straying sheep should be treasured as a motto in every household. The divine Shepherd leaves the ninety and nine, and goes out into the wilderness to seek the one that is lost.
Keys Storehouse
Keys to the Storehouse – Be Thankful
"...Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.” Psalm 100
Nature
Frost flowers are a group of delicate clusters of ice crystals that form directly from water vapor. They are produced when freezing weather conditions are present,...
Question
Question – What does it mean to be unequally yoked?
Question: What does it mean to be unequally yoked? “Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers....” 2 Corinthians 6:14
Health
Gratitude is more than just an adjective. It is a habit and practice that may actually change your perception of well-being. We all have the ability and opportunity to cultivate gratitude.
Series, Sermon on the Mount
I Came to Fulfill, Not Destroy
When Jesus came to earth, He made it clear that His mission was not to destroy the law, or even part of it. His purpose was, by His grace, to bring man back into obedience to the precepts of the law of God.
Recipe
Recipe - Hummus Tahini, Ingredients, 2 cups cooked garbanzo beans, ½ cup lemon juice, ½ cup Sesame Tahini, 3 cloves of garlic or ½ tsp. garlic powder
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study – God’s Plan to Finance His Work
November 28 – December 4, 2021 - If the eyes of all could be opened to see how prevailing covetousness has hindered the advancement of the work of God, and how much more might have been done had all acted up to God’s plan in tithes and offerings,...
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study – Biblical Principles of Finance
December 5 – 11, 2021 - PERSONAL FINANCES - What may result now and eternally from neglecting the Lord’s cause? Haggai 1:5–11. Note: “Those who are selfishly withholding their means need not be surprised if God’s hand scatters.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study – Enlightening the Whole World
December 12 – 18, 2021 - ENLIGHTENING EVERY CORNER- What will be the glorious result of the gospel commission, and how can we be blessed by taking part in it? Revelation 18:1.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study – Our Last Opportunity!
December 19 – 25, 2021 - THE FINAL WORK - What is our duty in these last days? 1 Thessalonians 5:1–6; Zechariah 10:1. How can we receive the latter rain or “refreshing”? Acts 3:19–21.
Editorial
Editorial – The Future of Babylon and Jerusalem
The destruction of the ancient city of Babylon is a symbol of the coming destruction of the entire world. The destruction of the city of Jerusalem and its stately temple is also a symbol of the destruction of the world
Christian Life
We need to ask ourselves if we truly have a spirit of thanksgiving or a spirit of criticism and faultfinding. We cannot have both and if we have the spirit of thanksgiving, there will be no dissension among God’s children.
Salvation
“In order to fully realize the value of salvation, it is necessary to understand what it cost.” The testimony then explains that cost as the sufferings experienced by our Saviour when He left the glories of heaven and assumed the likeness of man.
Daily Living
“Boys flying kites haul in their white-winged birds; You can’t do that when you’re flying words. ‘Careful with fire,’ is good advice, we know:..."
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.