2002 February
Inspiration
Inspiration – Conversation, Part II
We are to heed the exhortation of the apostle, that we are to be holy in all manner of conversation. And as we separate those things from us which will be a hindrance to our advancement,...
Health
Restoring the Temple – To Arms with Your Immune System, Part II
How important is your immune system? Consider this scenario. A woman with the flu boards a plane. During the flight from New York to London, 150 passengers are exposed, and 80 of them consequently come down with the flu.
Children's Story
Children’s Story – The Birthday Card, Part I
"Come on out," she urged when Pam opened the window. "I have something to show you."..."I can’t. I have to finish the card I’m painting for my mother’s birthday tomorrow."
Food, Recipe
Food for Life – Remedies For Winter
"If February gives much snow A fine summer it doth foreshow." —English Rhyme "A brother was taken sick with inflammation of the bowels and bloody dysentery. The man was not a careful health reformer, but indulged his appetite. We were just preparing to leave Texas, where we had been laboring for several months, and we ... Read more
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – A Knowledge of God
February 24—March 2, 2002 - He who has a knowledge of God and His word through personal experience has a settled faith in the divinity of the Holy Scriptures. He has proved that God’s word is truth,...
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – The Privilege of Prayer
March 3-9, 2002 - Daily prayer is as essential to growth in grace, and even to spiritual life itself, as is temporal food to physical well-being. We should accustom ourselves to lift the thoughts often to God in prayer.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – What to do with Doubt and Unbelief
March 10-16, 2002 - When Satan tempts you, breathe not a word of doubt or darkness. If you choose to open the door to his suggestions, your mind will be filled with distrust and rebellious questioning. If you talk out your feelings, every doubt you express not only reacts upon yourself,...
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – Rejoicing in the Lord
March 17-23, 2002 - If the work is hindered, be sure that it is not your fault, and then go forward, rejoicing in the Lord. Heaven is full of joy. It resounds with the praises of Him who made so wonderful a sacrifice for the redemption of the human race.
Bible Study Guides
Bible Study Guides – The Rewards of the Christian Life
March 24-30 , 2002 - The Christian’s rewards are everlasting!..."Not one who is earnest and persevering will fail of success. The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong.
Editorial
Editorial – The Temporary Opportunity
The opportunities that we have as we travel once through our earthly life are very fleeting. Soon the opportunities, that we have today, will be gone forever. Soon many souls, that we can save today,...
Salvation
The Many and the Few in Adventism, Part II
Perfection of character is not something that happens in an instant, it is a process that happens as we live day by day. You do not have to be one of the many. You can be one of the few who are sanctified by the truth and saved by it.
Bible
Until we are willing to acknowledge that it is our fault, we will never go back. The prodigal son came to himself. He realized that it was his problem, and then it was that he could head home.
Salvation
Yes, the King is coming—Jesus the Saviour of the World. John 14:3 tells us, "And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you unto Myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."
Salvation
How do we in our Christian experience maintain that focus on Jesus Christ? Jesus warned us about not being focused. "The light of the body is the eye:...
Evangelism
The ringing of that bell at dusk made a big impression on me as a boy, and to this day I can hear it as clearly as if I were still there on the old home farm.
All Bible texts, unless appearing in quoted references or otherwise identified, are from the New King James Version.