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February 7, 2004 | |
| Dear Princess, Number 10 (Summer 1999) | Timeless Truths Publications, 1999 | Trust | |
I am satisfied that God knew we would not know what we were doing. He meant for us to voluntarily trust Him by turning from our own ideas and opinions and placing our hand in His hand for guidance. He designed the thing so that we would absolutely need a guide. | ||
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February 15, 2004 | |
| Dear Princess, Number 11 (Fall 1999) | Timeless Truths Publications, 1999 | Obedience | |
We also each have the town in front of us that God calls us to walk in. What is the town? It is God's way. It seems dark, uncertain, not promising a light, easy life. It calls us to give up our choice things—the things, people, places that are most dear to our hearts. | ||
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January 25, 2003 | |
| Dear Princess, Number 1 (November 1996) | Timeless Truths Publications, 1996 | Patience | |
There are two different ways to wait for something. You can nag and complain.... The other way is to wait patiently until it is finished. If it's some long-term thing it helps not think about it constantly. This is not easy to do unless you ask the Lord to help you. | ||
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February 8, 2003 | |
| Dear Princess, Number 2 (Spring 1997) | Timeless Truths Publications, 1997 | Kindness | |
It is easier to be kinder to our friends.... But the Lord has grace for us to get along with the people we do live with.... We may think, why does someone in my family always have to irritate me? But remember, that if we never had any trials we would never grow. | ||
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February 22, 2003 | |
| Dear Princess, Number 3 (Summer 1997) | Timeless Truths Publications, 1997 | Trust | |
The Lord doesn't do things under pressure. He just refuses to. We aren't going to help the Lord by trying to hurry things up a bit. The longer we try to "make it work," the longer the Lord leaves us alone with our problem. | ||
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March 3, 2003 | |
| Dear Princess, Number 4 (Fall 1997) | Timeless Truths Publications, 1997 | Trials | |
God is always giving us trials that are open doors. Every single trial we have is a chance to be an example, to show someone what Christ was like. Oh, dear sisters, take those privileges to be examples seriously! They are so important! | ||
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March 8, 2003 | |
| Dear Princess, Number 5 (Winter/Spring 1998) | Timeless Truths Publications, 1998 | Submission | |
How many of us, when we had planned to have a day in town, but have to stay to watch our little siblings, say, "Sure, Mama, whatever works out is fine with me"? Or, when [some plan] doesn't work out... you don't even question why it couldn't be made to work? | ||
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April 5, 2003 | |
| Dear Princess, Number 6 (Summer 1998) | Timeless Truths Publications, 1998 | Love | |
Love "endureth all things." What?... Does God really have grace for me to love my little sister who cut two big holes in a cross-stitch that took two years to complete?!... If He loved [the Jews who crucified Him], can not I find grace in my heart to love her? | ||
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March 29, 2003 | |
| Dear Princess, Number 7 (Fall 1998) | Timeless Truths Publications, 1998 | Encouragement | |
I have found His way is best in my own life. When I commit all my thoughts and ideas, hopes and plans to God, how beautifully He works all things out than if I struggle in my own strength!... The Lord had led to me to higher ground to see what really matters. | ||
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September 13, 2003 | |
| Dear Princess, Number 8 (Winter 1999) | Timeless Truths Publications, 1999 | Patience | |
I have just been thanking the Lord for helping me to choose Him completely in my youth and wait on the Lord for a companion. It surely pays! I was 29 before I married and the wait seemed so long then, but now it seems like nothing! I am so glad I waited on God. | ||
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November 29, 2003 | |
| Dear Princess, Number 9 (Spring 1999) | Timeless Truths Publications, 1999 | Modesty | |
Take everything to the Word of God and measure it to see whether it be of God or man. If it doesn't line up... then we know that it isn't truth. What better guide do we have than the Word of God? We cannot go wrong if we bring everything and measure it to the Bible. | ||
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September 11, 2004 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 10 (Summer 2004) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2004 | Decision | |
"Can I find, do you think, one answer, one description, which will suit you all—fisherman, mothers, boys and girls, artists, merchants, gentlemen, the old man and the little child? Yes, I can.... Each of you, without exception, might write this—I am a servant. | ||
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January 22, 2005 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 11 (Winter 2005) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2005 | Humility | |
Jesus was quick to give the credit to God. Although He was God Himself... He quickly and reflexively gave the credit for virtue to His heavenly Father. It is this set of heart and mind that avoids the pride of life and lives in humble reliance upon God. | ||
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December 1, 2005 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 12 (Summer 2005) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2005 | Church | |
It is all uphill to the top of the mountains. Also, for people to flow together in this manner, they must melt. There are a whole lot of things that can only work in the Bible pattern if the melting occurs. | ||
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May 1, 2006 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 13 (Spring 2006) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2006 | Bible/Word | |
The men were getting pretty discouraged, and Major Powell would tell them, "Hang on, we'll make it through, we've got to explore this canyon. That's what we set out to do." ...It was starting to look more promising, and then those kind of rocks again. | ||
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September 1, 2006 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 14 (Summer 2006) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2006 | Holy Spirit | |
Whether we are stable or easily unravel, stiff or delicate, able to stretch to meet a life of continual strain or remaining constant in places of high demand, His purposes surpass our understanding. Will we be but yielding fabric in the Master's hands? | ||
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January 1, 2007 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 15 (Autumn 2006) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2006 | Abiding | |
Men have their policies; they learn and adjust. God does not learn; He knows. Men compel obedience for the greater good. God reveals enough truth to those who have ears to hear that a man can work when the Father works. | ||
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April 1, 2007 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 16 (Winter 2007) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2007 | Idolatry | |
How precious the experience of a clear conscience and a soul at rest! But, if not jealously guarded and valued, it surely can be stolen from us. How can we guard this priceless treasure? By placing extreme value on it. | ||
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June 1, 2007 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 17 (Spring 2007) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2007 | Examination | |
So then I turned from the One who loved me the most and severed the last tie of my salvation. I promise you that it was not the most happy time in my life. It was the darkest. And the most hurtful. God left me alone pretty much. | ||
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November 1, 2007 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 18 (Summer 2007) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2007 | Church | |
Immediately I got the money, the Lord's voice again came to me saying: "Send most of the money to your family." Whenever the Lord speaks, there is a finality and so joyous a conviction that it cannot be easily mistaken. | ||
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January 1, 2008 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 19 (Winter 2008) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2008 | Prophecy | |
The prophecies were intended for the comfort and edification of those who have paid the price of buying the truth. They cannot be properly understood in all the fullness of their blessing until this step is taken. | ||
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July 19, 2003 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 1 (Winter 2000) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2000 | Salvation | |
The Bible requires a pure heart—a failure on your part to get the Bible promise fulfilled in you will result in you missing heaven, for "blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God," and "without [holiness] no man shall see the Lord." | ||
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June 1, 2008 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 20 (Spring 2008) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2008 | Fellowship | |
Miracles do not proceed from my high ambition to do great work for Jesus. He took the little they had to offer and blessed it and broke it. Blessed and broken. How simple and humble are God's ways of working! | ||
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October 1, 2008 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 21 (Summer 2008) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2008 | Vision | |
Jephthah knows about God, and his knowledge about God is correct, but Jephthah doesn't know God! Think of this! He is facing the greatest crisis of his life, and he doesn't know God! He only knows about Him. | ||
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March 1, 2009 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 22 (Winter 2009) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2009 | Worship | |
It is very important that we understand the differences in these experiences. It is possible to mistake our physical and intellectual delights for spiritual experiences when actually our spiritual being has received no divine inspiration at all. | ||
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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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May 2, 2010 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 24 (Spring 2010) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2010 | Light | |
We must know the greater power of God.... We cannot know this power if we are not willing to call good, good and evil, evil. If we will not agree with God's thinking about things, we will simply have a man-made religion. | ||
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September 1, 2010 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 25 (Summer 2010) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2010 | Holy Spirit | |
I did the stupidest thing—attempt to pull the truck back with my own strength—of course, that didn't help anything. The truck bucked over the curb, and then plowed into the aluminum-extruded, glass-fronted entryway... ka-BOOOOM! | ||
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January 1, 2011 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 26 (Autumn 2010) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2010 | Faith | |
The first step to walking in faith in God is to renounce your unbelief.... When this is done, when we have been afflicted to the extent that we mourn and weep... then we will be inspired to believe the promises of God.... We will then count Him faithful who promised. | ||
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April 12, 2011 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 27 (Winter/Spring 2011) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2011 | Warfare | |
I think my biggest battle was myself. I expected more. I wanted to see progress. It was trying on patience to sit with an unresponsive child and give instructions to deaf ears. ...I wondered what the point was. I was handicapped and resented it. | ||
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August 1, 2011 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 28 (Summer 2011) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2011 | Grace | |
"Giving all diligence." ...at its heart it really means, "with all speed." Do it right now! Promptly! Get it taken care of!... That is to say, I need to seek the Lord's help to live a virtuous life right now, when the test of my virtue is on me. | ||
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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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July 27, 2003 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 2 (Spring/Summer 2000) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2000 | Church | |
The unity that Paul and Apollos had was not a negotiated one.... The essence of that unity came from each being in unity with God. This produced a oneness in Him that did not depend on careful posturing and positioning with each other. | ||
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August 2, 2012 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 30 (Summer 2012) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2012 | Light | |
Oh, that men would put away their childish things! That they would seriously and humbly hunger for truth and spiritual reality! That they would... abhor the deadly simplicity of arranging things as they see best.... Most people are proving they are playing at religion. | ||
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January 1, 2013 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 31 (Winter 2013) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2013 | Light | |
We want to be among and a part of a people where the Holy Ghost is ruling in and through each member.... And we want to detect and submit to the Holy Ghost in each person, in whatever capacity the Holy Ghost sees fit to work in those who have Him indwelling. | ||
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September 1, 2013 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 32 (Summer 2013) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2013 | Examination | |
In the world of professing Christianity, there is hardly anything but counterfeit money.... The command to try the spirits is only possible for people that have the true Spirit, else it is only people comparing the false with the false, i.e., counterfeit with counterfeit. | ||
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June 1, 2014 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 33 (Spring 2014) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2014 | Guidance | |
But in all this rejoicing, revealed to our wondering eyes, was a solemn reminder to those brethren of a different dispensation, so long ago, of the absolute need of doing the work of God as He wants it done. | ||
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January 27, 2004 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 3 (Autumn 2000) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2000 | Faith | |
"The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God."... Someone has stated that the fool says this in his heart without the full consent of his mind, for if it be difficult to prove by human reasoning that there is a God, it is utterly impossible to prove that there is not. | ||
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February 23, 2004 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 4 (Winter 2001) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2001 | Sanctification | |
The Holy Spirit brings us to this—it is far beyond the capacity of man to enter into this rest on his own. We can resist and limit God.... Or we can allow the Holy Spirit to have His way and take us from the wilderness into this spiritual land of Canaan. | ||
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March 1, 2004 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 5 (Spring/Summer 2001) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2001 | Consecration | |
It takes time for God to teach you His voice and how to find the mind of the Lord. Look to Him now about the little decisions of life. Don't rush ahead with your own desires and wishes. Wait on Him. Pray for His direction.... He will prepare you if you let Him. | ||
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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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December 13, 2002 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 7 (Autumn 2002) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2002 | Sanctification | |
Making up your mind and setting your will, in themselves, are necessary to do the works of man; but, if you want to do the works of God, the work of God must be done in you first, in all its completeness. | ||
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June 15, 2003 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 8 (Spring 2003) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2003 | Church | |
God, in dealing with us, does not take away our humanity.... the work of God in the earth—His church overall and each member's individual walk with God—can be a perfect blend of the Divine and the human if we allow the Lord to have His way. | ||
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November 4, 2003 | |
| Foundation Truth, Number 9 (Autumn 2003) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2003 | Victory | |
"Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy." Do you believe this? Do you really believe that God is able to keep you from falling and to present you faultless? | ||
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August 30, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 10 (December 2000) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2000 | Trust | |
Don't you know that there are lots of times it is hard to be cheerful and kind? It is like a stormy winter day when plants don't want to grow.... But Jesus has a way for us to "sprout" on those stormy winter days. | ||
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September 8, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 11 (February 2001) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2001 | Truth | |
Though Rosie tried to enjoy playing with her little brother and sister, she could not. Every little bang or call made her jump and sent her heart into a flutter. What if someone had seen her when she had stepped on the dresser this morning and knocked the pitcher off? | ||
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September 27, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 12 (April 2001) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2001 | Grace | |
"There he comes again," said Annie. "He walks this way and seems to be looking for something. He walks slow, and is without his hat. He puts his hand to his head, as if he did not know what to do. Oh, sister, he has gone in again; what shall we do?" | ||
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October 6, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 13 (June 2001) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2001 | Warfare | |
It stood before her now, tall and mysterious. What could be so dangerous about it? Broken bricks lay piled in the grass near the window, and as Rosie stepped closer she felt a cool breeze brush her face. What treasure was hidden behind those dark walls? | ||
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October 12, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 14 (September 2001) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2001 | Sin | |
Juan was impatient. "Coco, you must hurry or we will never get done," he said sharply. But the little burro only plodded. "Get off and walk, Lucita," Juan said. "You are probably too heavy for him when it is so steep." So Lucita walked behind, holding the red scarf tightly. | ||
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October 22, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 15 (November 2001) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2001 | Trust | |
"I don't think you really want this kind of doll, Precious. Even though it's cheap, it's not worth the money." Self-pity tears filled Precious' eyes. "But Mama... I love her, I really do. I don't care if she's got a broken finger. And I have the money... she's on sale...." | ||
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October 27, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 16 (December 2001) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2001 | Sin | |
Daniel pretended not to notice when Chad... began looking over the new Pigeon-Raiser's Guide. I really don't care, anyway, he told himself, and began poking at the fire. Dad sat down in a nearby chair. "So, Daniel, how did your pigeons like their new loft?" | ||
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November 10, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 17 (February 2002) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2002 | Trust | |
"I don't like waiting," Edward said. "Why can't we try the cookies now, Alice?" "They're not ready yet," his sister said, sliding the tray in the oven. Grandpa chuckled from his easy chair. "How about a story while we wait for them to bake?" | ||
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December 6, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 18 (April 2002) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2002 | Warfare | |
Precious felt very pleased with herself when she had finished the sleeve. "I don't think I need Mother Matron's help at all.... It will be a surprise to show her how much I've done."... The fabric didn't meet at the edge, but a quick scissors snip took care of that. | ||
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December 15, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 19 (June 2002) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2002 | Obedience | |
"She can draw cool people, too," said Janice. "Last week she won a prize in our church fair." "I'm going to be a movie artist when I grow up," said Juliann. "Hey Jan, can I see your new movie-star Barbie?" Janice pulled a shiny box out of the closet. | ||
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December 4, 2002 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 1 (June 1999) | Timeless Truths Publications, 1999 | Trials | |
But Irene didn't listen. "Hurry now! Mom said she needed us to get the weeding done this afternoon. You can pick flowers later." Rosie turned quickly to hide the tears that were rolling down her cheeks. Irene didn't understand! It just wasn't fair! | ||
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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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August 12, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 21 (October 2002) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2002 | Contentment | |
"Don't you think it would be better to keep busy trying to serve others, rather than getting into trouble for being a pest?" Grandpa said to Edward, his eyes twinkling. "God is pleased when we do hard things patiently. He will help us be kind when others are cross." | ||
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January 10, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 22 (January 2003) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2003 | Humility | |
Daniel was tired of his talking, and disappointed that he had spotted the ripped bark first. "Just be quiet a bit," he grumbled. "You're scaring all the animals." Just then he noticed a large, rounded shape in the snow and pulled out his track guide. Could it be...? | ||
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March 1, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 23 (February 2003) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2003 | Responsibility | |
God made the world and all that is in it for a reason. He made us on purpose. When I do something "on purpose," I have a plan and a reason to do it. God has a plan and a reason for us. He wants us to walk with Him and be with Him, just like Jesus was. | ||
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May 3, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 24 (April 2003) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2003 | Obedience | |
"You've ruined it!" Justin screamed, and threw himself down to pound the dirt. Teddy was crying and Rochelle was calling for help. Justin didn't listen. The go-cart that he had worked so hard to build was smashed! Tears blinded his eyes. | ||
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July 13, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 25 (July 2003) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2003 | Assurance | |
"Rats. They are chewing on something," said Precious. "I'm going to see what it is." She turned the door handle and poked her head into the dark room. The scratching stopped. "Get a flashlight," she whispered to her brother. | ||
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September 21, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 26 (September 2003) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2003 | Love | |
Terry noticed a brush pile next to the lawn. There were probably snakes living in it, Terry thought.... "Miss Richardson," said Terry, "there are snakes in that pile of brush!" "Terry," Miss Richardson replied, "the only snake around here is the one in your ear!" | ||
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November 18, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 27 (November 2003) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2003 | Love | |
The bicycle seat just fit them both, but it was hard to keep balanced. It wavered back and forth down the driveway.... Suddenly the pedals jammed and the bike screeched and fell over. Rosie's elbow hurt, but Emma was screaming like her leg was broken. | ||
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January 14, 2004 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 28 (January 2004) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2004 | Giving | |
Determine to always do the right thing, for Jesus. When you feel like stopping, do a little more. Give all your problems and the praise of others to Jesus for baking. When the trials of disappointment and troubles come to test you, pour on a little unselfishness. | ||
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March 22, 2004 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 29 (March 2004) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2004 | Kindness | |
I think this little bunny has a good lesson to teach us. If we pulled a baby rabbit out of the pile of fur, it would be sure to crawl right back in. Even though it is only a tiny blind baby, it knows to stay where it is warm and safe. | ||
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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 9, 2004 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 30 (May 2004) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2004 | Obedience | |
Taylor lived on a farm. He and his brother, Antonio, had the greatest places to play! There were bushes and trees and blackberry vine thickets. And all over were little paths that Taylor and Antonio had made. "Don't get in the poison oak plants," Taylor said. | ||
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August 1, 2004 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 31 (July 2004) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2004 | Examination | |
How do you think you can show that you love God? Not by saying things with your lips. Anyone can do that. Think instead about saying things with your hands and feet today. Will you give God your time and energy and please Him in every way you can? | ||
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October 16, 2004 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 32 (October 2004) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2004 | Humility | |
Daniel felt trapped. If he said Jesus was his Captain, Dad would ask why he hadn't been sharing. But it didn't seem fair to share a personal refuge. He didn't want to be selfish, really. "I don't know," he muttered. "I just wanted to be by myself." | ||
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January 1, 2005 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 33 (December 2004) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2004 | Light | |
"They must be real heroes," said Edward. Grandpa chuckled. "Heroes? I should say that they were ordinary people that found an extraordinary source of power. But God has that same power to overcome your enemies, if you will put your faith in Him." | ||
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March 1, 2005 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 34 (February 2005) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2005 | Forgiveness | |
Suddenly the quiet of the room was broken by the bark of Fred's dog, Watch. Slave hunters had tracked us to this very place! ...The rough men searched the house below. The peace of the night had disappeared and danger was very near. | ||
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May 19, 2005 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 35 (April 2005) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2005 | Prayer | |
"Candy?" Spiteful looked surprised. He pulled the silver case out of his pocket and turned it over in his dirty hands. "Open it like this, see?" Precious said, unsnapping the case. The peppermint stick rolled out.... "It's for you. I hope you like it," Precious said quietly. | ||
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December 17, 2005 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 36 (September 2005) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2005 | Humility | |
Daniel rolled his eyes and walked off. I don't like Robert and I don't want to be his friend, Daniel thought. I guess I'm really prejudiced. Maybe if I found a box of Robert's drawings I would burn them. Hitler burned people's things. Daniel frowned. | ||
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February 1, 2006 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 37 (December 2005) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2005 | Perseverance | |
Snip! Snip! The proud vine is pulled off the wall. There, I have cut it down and it won't bother our raspberries again! you say. You must not know brambles. Cutting it down is not enough—we must now get out our shovels and dig out the root or it will grow back. | ||
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April 1, 2006 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 38 (February 2006) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2006 | Trials | |
Isaac.... avoided his master, who sat like a beggar in his own yard, scraping oozing sores.... All that was good was gone. How could Master Job keep trusting God now? Maybe he and Anna should leave before everything was destroyed. | ||
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July 1, 2006 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 39 (April 2006) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2006 | Kindness | |
The trouble started the following week when Rosie came back from her piano lessons. "Emma, do you want to play in my new house?" Rosie asked. Emma grabbed her dolls and followed Rosie out to the playhouse. But something was wrong. | ||
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April 26, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 3 (October 1999) | Timeless Truths Publications, 1999 | Work | |
Rosie felt a small smile creep onto her face. Maybe this would be fun after all! She quickly picked up a jar and looked at its dusty bottom. "And we must remember," she said, as most grown-up as she could, "that the king doesn't like one speck of dirt!" | ||
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December 25, 2006 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 40 (Fall 2006) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2006 | Selfishness | |
"In trouble?" Grandpa asked. "Yes," Edward growled. "I'm always the one.... I was building a bridge with the new bulldozer but Mom said I had to share and it isn't fair! Now I can't play at all and Sammy's going to wreck everything." | ||
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March 1, 2007 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 41 (Winter 2007) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2007 | Vision | |
Ernie didn't feel like doing a good job.... This time, Ernie thought, I'm going to take every shortcut that I can. He drove up at the house site. It was the most beautiful place that Ernie had ever seen for a house. But Ernie did not feel beautiful inside. | ||
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May 1, 2007 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 42 (Spring 2007) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2007 | Salvation | |
No one looked like the miracle-worker of Joseph's dreams. A man sitting on a table was doing most of the talking. All about trees having fruit and good words coming from a good heart and stuff like that. Joseph was getting restless. Where was Jesus? | ||
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October 1, 2007 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 43 (Summer 2007) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2007 | Obedience | |
The Bible says that He "learned obedience by the things which he suffered." That means Jesus didn't always feel like obeying and pleasing His parents, but He did it anyway. He set His ears to listen. His heart was ready to obey. | ||
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March 1, 2008 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 44 (Fall/Winter 2007) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2007 | Thanksgiving | |
Today Cocoa Puff had been more interested in finding a way out of the fence than enjoying the taste of salt. She knew the master wouldn't like it. But why should she mind that? Cocoa Puff... had begun to be quite sure that her own way was best. | ||
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April 1, 2008 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 45 (Spring 2008) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2008 | Weakness | |
Do you know that there is a time to cry? I'm not talking about crying about your blocks falling over. You aren't a baby anymore. But we all need to be like babies in one way. We need to realize when we need help. | ||
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August 1, 2008 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 46 (Summer 2008) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2008 | Obedience | |
Mark decided to begin sneaking around at night. No matter how silently he moved in the daylight, someone could still see him. He could be a better sneak in the dark.... He didn't think that God, who records everything we think and do, was watching him. | ||
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January 6, 2009 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 47 (Fall/Winter 2008) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2008 | Truth | |
I ran into my room and lay on my bed, and prayed very earnestly. "O God, please don't let Mommy die!" Then I thought how big God was, that He could do anything. "Please put Your hand over my mom and protect her," I prayed. | ||
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June 1, 2009 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 48 (Spring 2009) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2009 | Trust | |
"Does the devil talk to everyone?" he asked. "Why, yes," said Mother. "He will whisper bad ideas to anyone who will listen. But there are two voices. God's Spirit always tells us to do what is right. I hope my little boy will always listen to the right voice." | ||
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December 13, 2009 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 49 (Summer 2009) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2009 | Faithfulness | |
"I see," said the old man. "Faithful only as long as you think best? Last week you didn't take the grain to the mill because you were too busy. The smallest disobedience makes you untrustworthy, my boy." | ||
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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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January 1, 2010 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 50 (Fall 2009) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2009 | Confidence | |
"Bang! Bang!" Ezra shouted. It was dark. He stumbled over something big and furry. He was smacked in the head and scratched with giant claws. Ezra swung his rifle as hard as he could! There was a yelp and Ezra tumbled over. | ||
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April 1, 2010 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 51 (Spring 2010) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2010 | Experience | |
Dad sat on the bed and pulled Ted and Beth near to him. "Moving will bring a lot of changes for us all," he said.... "I'm counting on you two to be my big helpers. Let's pray that you can get along and think about others before yourselves." | ||
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July 2, 2010 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 52 (Summer 2010) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2010 | Healing | |
"Do you believe Jesus has the answers for your needs tonight?" he asked. "Maybe you have suffered many years. You've tried to find peace and rest, but nothing works. Will you come to Jesus? He is able to heal your soul and your body, too." | ||
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November 1, 2010 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 53 (Fall 2010) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2010 | Trust | |
Jack did not listen. "Daddy, I need you!" he cried. He leaned forward in his car seat, but he couldn't reach Daddy. Panic made his heart beat faster. "Don't leave me, Daddy!" "I'm here, Jack." It was Daddy's voice, far, far away. | ||
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October 1, 2011 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 54 (Summer 2011) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2011 | Giving | |
Jesus' riches made him happy. He didn't worry that they would be used up or stolen. Not at all! He came to share his treasure with us. When people asked for things, he was glad to give them what they really needed. | ||
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February 1, 2012 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 55 (Winter 2012) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2012 | Obedience | |
Teddy kicked when Auntie June lifted him into his crib. He was about to scream when Auntie June started climbing in his crib, too! Teddy put his fingers in his mouth and looked at her carefully. Why was she in the crib? Auntie June wasn't in trouble. | ||
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March 1, 2012 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 56 (Spring 2012) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2012 | Assurance | |
"Isn't Tall Friend kind to us?" Gran Coon whispered in Sobbit's ear. "We have no reason to worry, do we?" "But someday Tall Friend might forget us," Sobbit Wimba said, as he watched the canoe glide away. "What will we do then?" | ||
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July 1, 2012 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 57 (Summer 2012) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2012 | Salvation | |
"What are you going to cut?" Mikal wanted to know. "A new home for our little trees," said Uncle Gene. "You see, grafting is like adoption. These little sticks are like children that are going to be adopted. We are going to choose a good home for them on this tree...." | ||
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November 1, 2012 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 58 (Fall 2012) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2012 | Love | |
"Chase is a wild and selfish kitten right now," Mom replied. "But if you get mad when she is naughty, she will be frightened of you. You must work to win her trust." Mom smiled. "If you take time to love her, she will learn to love you." | ||
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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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May 17, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 5 (February 2000) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2000 | Contentment | |
If seedlings don't get light, they will start looking for it, because light is what helps them grow. In the Bible, Jesus is called our Light. If we don't come close to Him each day, we won't grow in our hearts like we should. | ||
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May 1, 2013 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 60 (Spring 2013) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2013 | Submission | |
"Will you die and live with Jesus?" asked Ryan. "That's what Grandma did. Mommy said so." Paige frowned. She didn't think she'd live with Jesus if she was being stubborn and sneaky.... Maybe she'd better not die, after all. | ||
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October 1, 2013 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 61 (Summer 2013) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2013 | Victory | |
Jesus is the perfect example of a real winner. And He is able to make us winners in this race of faith, too. The Bible tells us to "walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us." Here is a secret of winning the race. | ||
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December 1, 2013 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 62 (Fall 2013) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2013 | Humility | |
Do you know why God doesn't give us loud cheers? Because He is working on a secret mission. Not many people even know about it, because it is only for those that have learned to listen with their hearts. Have you? | ||
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March 1, 2014 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 63 (Winter 2014) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2014 | Warning | |
What should you do when the devil sneaks up with bad thoughts or tells you that you'll be happier if you disobey?... The only way to win is to "resist steadfast in the faith." Will you believe in God's love and power more than anything else? | ||
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July 1, 2014 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 64 (Spring 2014) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2014 | Carefulness | |
Jesus lived with a life focused on one thing. What was that? Loving God, His Father.... There were plenty of other things Jesus could have thought about.... But Jesus didn't look at those things. His mind was set—focused—on something more wonderful. | ||
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September 1, 2014 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 65 (Summer 2014) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2014 | Abiding | |
We can only have spiritual life if Jesus is flowing through us. You see, being a Christian is not following a bunch of rules or trying to be good all the time. We are just branches. We must stay connected to Jesus. That's what "abide" means. | ||
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February 1, 2015 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 66 (Winter 2015) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2015 | Salvation | |
Imagine a small child falling into a pit and calling for help. Wouldn't his father hurry to get him out? If the pit was very deep, the child would seem very far away, but wouldn't the father be even more eager to rescue him? That is how God looks at sin and forgiveness. | ||
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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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August 1, 2015 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 68 (Summer 2015) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2015 | Salvation | |
"Do you know what a conscience is?... A conscience is something inside you that tells you if you have done something bad. It reminds us of things we have done that we should not have done." Misha understood. Yes, his conscience was talking to him. | ||
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December 1, 2015 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 69 (Fall 2015) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2015 | Trials | |
Do you have a favorite toy, a new book, or special clothes that you like very much? Yes? Then you want to preserve it from getting ruined, don't you? Well, that's exactly what I want to do with this orange. I want to keep it safe so that we can enjoy it for a long, long time. | ||
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May 24, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 6 (April 2000) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2000 | Decision | |
The next day a strange thing happened. God had always taken care of them so that they always had food to eat, even during the hard times of the war. But now no money came in the mail and hardly any food was sent.... Soon they were very hungry. | ||
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June 1, 2016 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 70 (Spring 2016) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2016 | Examination | |
Blameless means without fault. You can only live that way by giving up your own ideas and trusting Jesus with everything. Even if others aren't behaving. Even when it seems like your job is too big.... If Jesus wants you to do it, you can ask Him for everything you need! | ||
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March 1, 2017 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 71 (Winter 2017) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2017 | Supplication | |
"I thought we prayed that my throat wouldn't hurt?!" Mama... explained that sometimes we have to pray that God will move the devil out of the way so we can enjoy God answering our prayers. Judith and Mama prayed that way.... There was no more crying that night. | ||
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August 1, 2017 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 72 (Summer 2017) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2017 | Warning | |
We can easily jump to conclusions when we know only a few things about a subject. What if your Mom isn't in the kitchen. Does that mean she went shopping? No. ...facts might help you come to the right conclusion, but even then you could be wrong. | ||
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January 1, 2018 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 73 (Winter 2018) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2018 | Allegory | |
...Justice came in with bruises and cuts. Reason was right behind him. "He spun out at the end of the driveway and smashed the big clay pot to smithereens!"... "That is terrible!" said the younger sister, and hurried to get a wet wash cloth and band-aids for Justice. | ||
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June 1, 2018 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 74 (Spring 2018) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2018 | Examination | |
"Haul all this mucky mess to the manure pile—through the front," Uncle Jerry said firmly. He walked toward the house. Tommy's heart sank. Uncle Jerry stopped and looked over his shoulder. "A man of character faces the hard work and conquers it," he said. | ||
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November 1, 2018 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 75 (Fall 2018) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2018 | Joy | |
Have you ever heard of the path of Long Patience? It is not an easy road to follow.... But if you want to come to the Land of Everlasting Joy, you have to take this path all the way to the end. There is a secret for not giving up part way, which is what I want to tell you.... | ||
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May 31, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 7 (June 2000) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2000 | Love | |
"Won't fight, huh." Eric gave his twisted arm a yank which brought another cry of pain from Johnny. "When I tell you to fight, you better fight! Or you'll wish you had," he continued grimly. Peter laughed with glee. "Get him, Eric. He's too scared to fight!" | ||
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August 2, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 8 (August 2000) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2000 | Examination | |
"Push," said Josh. Timothy sighed. He pushed Josh a little bit. "More," said Josh. Then a thought came to Timothy. If he pushed Josh very hard, Josh might get scared. He would cry. He would want to go to Mother. And Timothy could play by himself! | ||
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August 22, 2003 | |
| Treasures of the Kingdom, Number 9 (October 2000) | Timeless Truths Publications, 2000 | Decision | |
Precious... tossed on her crown of love, but didn't have time to adjust her veil of quietness.... Princess Kind-to-All had planned a party and Precious didn't want to be late. She bounded down the steps... and did not notice her ring fall to the floor. | ||