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2008 October

Editorial

Looking down to the end of the millennium, the prophet wrote, concerning the lost, “It is now evident to all that the wages of sin is not noble independence and eternal life, but slavery, ruin, and death.

By John J. Grosboll

Prophecy

Unmistakable Signs of the Times

The signs of the times are fast fulfilling. We do not know the day or the hour of Christ’s Second Coming, but we do know from the parable of the fig tree that...

By Dennis Crystal

Church

Keeping Up with the Light

This concept that spiritual light is moving and the person who does not keep walking in the light finds himself in the dark explains many spiritual phenomena that are happening all around us that otherwise would be very confusing.

By John J. Grosboll

Prophecy

The Judgment

Somewhere in the Bible there must be a time pointed out as to when the judgment is going to begin. Paul tells us in Acts 17:31, “He has appointed a day on which he will judge the world in righteousness.” God has had to put the date for the judgment some place in the Bible, ... Read more

By Marshall Grosboll

Church

Prerequisites of Unity

The first thing that is essential to unity is repentance....Unity will never be obtained without repentance, and true repentance will always be followed by confession.

By John J. Grosboll

Christian Life

Thoughts on Thoughts

Our thoughts are the seeds from which everything else in our lives spring forth, and only by dwelling on the fruits of Christ can we produce His fruits.

By Alicia A. Freedman

Inspiration

The Pen of Inspiration – Christian Soldiers

The Master calls for gospel workers. Who will respond? All who enter the army are not to be generals, captains, sergeants, or even corporals.

By Ellen G. White

Question

Question and Answer – Eradicating Selfishness and Pride

How do I eradicate selfishness and pride? Selfishness and pride are natural human frailties. We each have a sinful nature to battle against. (See Romans 7 and 8.)

By Ruth Grosboll

Nature

Nature – Katydids

The name “katydid,” originated in North America where there are about 255 species. Male katydids have sound-producing organs on the hind angles of their front wings.

By David Arbour

Health

Health – Process This

This does not mean that refining of our food is wrong—just that we need to understand exactly what we are doing and not allow this refined food to become a major part of our diet.

By John J. Grosboll

Children's Story

Children’s Story – Nathan Hale

Though the tension was as tight as a stretched rubber band, Nathan Hale stood with complete composure. “My dear fellow patriots!” At this, all commotion stopped.

By Alicia A. Freedman

Christian Life

Christians and Cars

“Being in church doesn’t make you any more a Christian than being in a garage makes you a mechanic.” This thought, taken most literally, is true. A pagan could walk into a sanctuary and sit among us, sing our hymns, listen to a sermon, and we would never know.

By Lauri Hume

Food

Food – Chew? Why?

“Chew your food well; there are no teeth in your stomach!” We have all heard our parents tell us to chew well, but inevitably, as with any curious child (or adult), up pops the question “why?”

By Janet Headrick

Recipe

Recipe – Pineapple Tofu Cheesecake

20 oz. can of crushed pineapple w/juice ½ cup Pineapple Juice Concentrate 3 ½ Tbsp. Agar-Agar 1/3 cup Honey 2 12.3 oz. pkgs. Mori Nu Silken Tofu, extra firm Rind of ½ Lemon or ½ tsp. Lemon Extract ½ tsp. salt Combine crushed pineapple with Agar-Agar in saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly. Blend ... Read more

By Barbara Watson

Bible Study Guides

Bible Study Guides – God’s Love Pt.2

October 26, 2008 - November 1, 2008 - According to the Bible, how many people are included in God’s love? John 3:16; Psalm 145:9. Note: “Christ by His human relationship to men drew them close to God...."