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November 12, 2002 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 6 (Spring 2002) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2002 | Humility | |
Acknowledgment of truth is the first and vital step to getting help. This truth runs contrary to the philosophy of influence... the skill of easing people into a better condition. The way of the cross is the way of acknowledgment—it is a stark confrontation. | ||
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November 1, 2006 | |
| Fellowship Is of the Spirit | Jennie C. Rutty, 1900 | Fellowship | |
A great many... have only an intellectual understanding without an actual experience in the soul. They... are often received as the children of God by those who do not discern between the "fellowship of the Spirit" and a mere fellowship of doctrine. | ||
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May 1, 2015 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 67 (Spring 2015) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2015 | Salvation | |
A little climbing rose had opened it's first bloom by the front door. "Grandma gave me that," Becky said with a bright smile.... "But where did you get this?" Mrs. Wise asked, pointing to the bramble bush. Becky thought a moment. "...I guess I've had it since I was born!" | ||
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February 15, 2003 | |
| Adventures in the Land of Canaan | Robert L. Berry, 1924 | Sanctification | |
"All things" means all things. The Christian who gives up all is certain of God's continual care and protection. He cannot expect to escape trouble or trial or temptation; but he is kept in these things.... They may be hurt... but they will sail on in peace in God. | ||
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June 22, 2003 | |
| Touching Incidents: Children’s Edition | Solomon B. Shaw, 1895 | Prayer | |
" 'All things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.' " She looked up at the pastor earnestly, and inquired: "Is that so? Does God say that?" ... She immediately began praying: "Lord, send my father here; Lord, send my father to the chapel." | ||
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April 1, 2018 | |
| Even unto the Death | Andrew Murray, 1900 | Submission | |
All through His life He had been "in all points tempted like as we are".... In this last hour of the powers of darkness they make one great assault on the very citadel of His being, and seek to tempt Him with the sorest of all temptations... the assertion of our self-will. | ||
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July 1, 2013 | |
| Loaded Words | George D. Watson, 1896 | Holy Spirit | |
All words are loaded with the quality of the soul out of which they proceed. It is eternally impossible for God to utter one word that is not loaded with divinity; and... it is impossible for the devil to utter one word which does not, in some way, contain a lie. | ||
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December 1, 2011 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 29 (Winter 2012) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2011 | Light | |
...a man is still a man... still just an earthen vessel.... When God has finished beating the mountains small with a worm, then that worm is still a worm—a worm used of God.... "When the work of the Lord is done right, there is no room for the flesh to glory." | ||
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November 1, 2009 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 23 (Autumn 2009) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2009 | Temptation | |
A man who prays can spiritually afford to be generous. He can afford to let others have the last word. He can afford to appear inferior in argument. Abram knew that God would take care of him regardless, so he could afford to be generous. | ||
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October 1, 2012 | |
| “I’m Glad I Settled It Last Night” | Herbert M. Riggle, 1918 | Warning | |
A miner came to the altar seeking Christ.... After more than an hour of seeking, the minister dismissed the congregation, while he himself remained with the seeker. After a long time he suggested that they go home.... But the penitent man would not be put off. | ||
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November 20, 2016 | |
| Shall We Worry? | James R. Miller, 1888 | Comfort | |
A practical piece of homely, common-sense wisdom says that there are two kinds of things we should not worry about—things we can help, and things we cannot. Evils we can help we ought to help.... But there are things we cannot help.... | ||
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May 1, 2018 | |
| More than Conquerors | Albert B. Simpson, 1890 | Warfare | |
Are we looking upon our spiritual adversaries and obstacles as things that have come, not to crush us, but to be cast down for the honor and glory of our Captain's cause? Thus shall we be "more than conquerors through him that loved us." | ||
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November 18, 2004 | |
| The Pilot’s Voice | Isabel C. Byrum, 1916 | Story | |
As a captain, realizing that the rudder of his vessel is broken, looks out upon the distant horizon and sees the storm approaching, so Byron looked into the faces of those before him in this terrific storm of life. | ||
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February 1, 2014 | |
| Lukewarmness | George D. Watson, 1896 | Warning | |
As a rule, lukewarmness of spirit is so decent and well-behaved, that it chloroforms its victim and kills him without a scream of terror. This is what makes it so awfully fatal. While open sin slays its hundreds, nice, respectable lukewarmness slays its tens of thousands. | ||
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December 20, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 20 (August 2002) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2002 | Giving | |
A scientist is someone who studies the world God has made. Scientists want to find out how and why things work.... So let's be a scientist and study things in the King's Garden today!... Scientists begin with a question. Our question today is: What can weeds tell us? | ||
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April 12, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 2 (August 1999) | Timeless Truths Publications, 1999 | Giving | |
As Daniel watched her turn sadly away, his memory verse came back to mind.... If Rosie had the new pole, he thought, I would want her to share with me. Daniel looked at his little fish and bit the corner of his lip. Jesus would want me to share. | ||
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May 10, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 4 (December 1999) | Timeless Truths Publications, 1999 | Love | |
As he helped his father get ready for the feast, Ethan kept wondering who the Rabbi was after all. While they were working on their booth, he got up the courage to ask, "Father, do you really think the Rabbi is the Messiah? Is he our conqueror, or not?" | ||
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May 21, 2004 | |
| The Deacon of Dobbinsville | John A. Morrison, 1920 | Story | |
As he lay thus... he was startled by the sight of a man's shadow on the side of the tent. He lay still and listened. Soon he heard low muttering voices a few rods from his tent. Still he listened. They drew nearer and nearer. Finally the mutterings became whisperings. | ||
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March 1, 2013 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 59 (Winter 2013) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2013 | Trust | |
As the spirit of gloom filled the room, John took out his sword.... It was time to fight! "Don't be worried, Mother," he said quickly. "We prayed for you and I know God heard us. Remember that Jesus said, 'Believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.' " | ||
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August 23, 2003 | |
| The Man of His Counsel | Effie M. Williams | Story | |
At this Alfred grasped Joe's hand and said, "Joe, do not fear for me, for I am as hungry for the things of God as you are, and I shall ever keep my heart open that I may hear the voice of God and be directed by His Spirit." | ||
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October 23, 2004 | |
| Hero of Hill House | Mabel Hale, 1922 | Story | |
Austin's brow clouded as he heard Doyle's wish.... It did not seem fair, after the sacrifice he had made all these years... that the boy should care more for his father and this unknown mother than he did for his home and the one who had made it possible. | ||
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February 15, 2005 | |
| The Hidden Life | Charles E. Orr, 1908 | Experience | |
A walk with God is a satisfactory walk. He who walks with God is delighted all the way.... In God's ways there are no disappointments. When our wills are submitted to Him and we humbly and submissively walk where He leads us, we meet with no disappointments. | ||