When looking at the vast array of Bibles, many Christians wonder how to select the best one for them. Walk into the average Christian bookstore and you will find many different Bible translations available for purchase. Since most of us are unable... (read more)
The term “spirit of prophecy” occurs only once in the Bible, namely in Revelation 19:10; but the readers in John’s days knew exactly what John meant by this phrase. They were familiar with this expression, which was frequently used in... (read more)
So what happens when we pray? First, prayer opens our lives to God's cleansing power. During prayer the Holy Spirit x-rays our souls. We see hidden sins and defects in our characters that keep us from being the powerful witnesses... (read more)
In what has been called “a landmark decision,” the Supreme Court of the Philippines ruled in favor of a Seventh-day Adventist student and his constitutional right of freely observing a day of rest according to his conscience. The ruling, which... (read more)
Was the Sabbath changed from the seventh day of the week to the first day? Well, yes and no. Let’s deal with the “no” first.
One of the czars of Russia, walking in his park one day, came upon a sentry standing before a patch of weeds. The czar asked him what he was doing there. The sentry did not know. All he could say... (read more)
Despite doctrinal differences on various other topics, most Christians agree that a day of rest is an integral part of the Christian life. But on which day are we to rest? “By the seventh day God had finished the work he... (read more)
Prayer is the simple act of having a conversation with God. It’s about talking with the Creator of the Universe: whether aloud or in our thoughts, during special or ordinary moments, when we’re on the move or before we go... (read more)
Traditional bread does not, but modern ways of making bread uses Lard as shortening. Many bakers prefer Lard over butter and other fats in pies, bread, and products that they want to make as flakey as possible. But do you have... (read more)
When we wonder about prayer, it should be reassuring to know that even a disciple of Jesus asked Him for instructions about how to pray. “Now it came to pass, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased,... (read more)
