Why Four Gospels?
(Copyright 09-22-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Have you ever wondered why there are four “gospels,” or four accounts of the life and ministry of Jesus Christ of Nazareth in the New Testament? Actually, there is a significance to this fact that many are not aware of. Each of the gospel accounts, as they are called, […]
Knowledge is the Key to Rise Above Poverty
(Copyright 09-21-2024) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) THE RIGHT KNOWLEDGE LIBERATES FROM SLAVERY TO GREATNESS:Born into slavery, American scientist George Washington Carver rose above it to invent more than 300 uses for the peanut, revolutionizing agriculture along the way. A true trailblazer, Carver proved anything is possible, if you keep trying. IGNORANCE IS NOT BLISS:“My people […]
The Fruit of the Spirit: Joy
(Copyright 1998) by John W. Ritenbaugh (Lancaster, South Carolina) Does anyone on earth not want to live confidently and joyfully? Undoubtedly, out of eight billion people, a few are so soured on life that they would rather be dead, a thought they express in their downcast, grumbling and sometimes even snarling demeanor. However, they must […]
The Monarch Butterfly’s Navigational Skills
(Copyright 09-19-2024) by Doug Velting (Grand Rapids, Michigan) Let’s face it, insects don’t seem to be the smartest creatures on the planet; after all, they only have tiny brains. And with their compound eyes, they don’t see very well. However, God created them to do amazing things. For example: how do they navigate? How do they find […]
Kenya Hands of Hope
(Copyright 2024) by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) We are asking for your prayers. The Kenya Government has been going too far (especially the schools) demanding unreasonable amounts of funds. It’s to a point now where we have to obey God rather than men when it comes to prioritizing funds. Feeding and assisting widows […]
Wicked Spirits v. the Holy Spirit (and miracles)
(Copyright 09-19-2024) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) LEMME JUST start by saying I was born in a lower middle-class family. We had very little spending money and I still have most of it. I used to buy cars for 50 bucks. I once drove from Wisconsin to southern Georgia and back on $14 worth of […]
Donor Letter – September 21, 2024
(Copyright 09-20-2024) by William P. Goff (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) Greetings Brethren, Happy Sabbath. We hope all of you are doing well as we patiently await the return of our Lord and Savior. The upcoming fall Feasts are approaching, and we’re working on another “Kenya Update” trying to have it posted by the Feast of Trumpets […]
Natural Selection
(Copyright 09-14-2024) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) STRAIT AND NARROW WAY:“Enter you in at the strait (difficult) gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction, and many there be which go in there at: Because strait is the gate and narrow is the way…to life, and […]
Reminder to Exercise Increased Caution in Kenya
(09-14-2024) Sent by Rebecca Wise (United States) Hi Laura, Bill sent this yesterday. Forwarding to you in case you haven’t seen it. Asking for prayers for Bill’s (William P. Goff) protection and safety (and for all the brethren there). Thank you! 🙂 U.S. EMBASSY NAIROBI Alert: Reminder to Exercise Increased Caution in KenyaSeptember 13, 2024 Location: Kenya Event: […]
What Are True Values?
(Copyright 09-15-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Not infrequently in public discourse we hear the word “values” mentioned. Many of the issues we face as a nation and a world boil down to a question of values. For example, the questions of abortion, human rights, women’s rights, homosexual rights, religious expression, family, out of control […]
My most unusual column: Why the English capitalized the word “I”
(Copyright 09-07-2024) by Curtis Dahlgren (Stephenson, Michigan) “I AM, said I, to no one there.” – Neil Diamond “I AM THAT I AM.” – God (to Moses, 1491 B.C.) “God forgives; man sometimes forgives; nature never forgives.” – author unknown TO ME, “I” STANDS FOR THE “INDIVIDUAL” – the right to what’s in your heart. Down through history no group […]
Time Square Attack: Psychologically Paralyzed Police Disarmed
(Copyright 2024) by Richard Frates (Easley, South Carolina) Danger for police and New York residents – freedom for criminals: Police were violently attacked by 8 young criminal illegal aliens, near Times Square in New York City. Why didn’t the police use their firearms to defend themselves? That would send this message to all criminals – […]
A World at War
(Copyright 09-11-2024) by Joseph B. Baity (Charlotte, North Carolina) Global conflict is on the rise. In 2023, the world experienced the highest number of state-based conflicts since 1946, while the past three years (2021-2023) were identified as the most violent in the last three-plus decades, dating back to 1989. While the number of countries involved in […]
Along Came Jones
(Copyright 09-08-2024) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) Gary Cooper departs from his usual hero movie character in this 1945 film, “Along Came Jones.” The movie starts out with a stagecoach shooting and robbery of $40,000 by the notorious gunslinger, Monte Jarred, played by Dan Duryea. Melody Jones (Cooper) and his sidekick, George Fury (William Demarest) stumble […]
The Sabbath was Made for Man
(Copyright 09-07-2024) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) COME TO YAHSHUA (“Yah is Savior”)“Come to Me, ALL who are Weary and Heavy-Laden, and I will give you Rest.” (Matt. 11:28) REST FOR YOUR SOUL“Take My yoke upon you, and Learn from Me, for I am Gentle and Humble in Heart; and you shall find Rest for […]
The Foundation of Godly Faith
(Copyright 09-08-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Have you considered the question of what is the foundation of your faith? Or what is the proper foundation of godly faith according to Scripture? The faith of many is on a weak or flawed foundation. It may be on a human personality, on false teachings, on confidence […]
Is It a Sin to Eat Unclean Meats?
(Copyright 08-31-2024) by Rod Reynolds (Wentzville, Missouri) Is it a sin to eat unclean meats, as designated in Scripture? Many who think of themselves as Christians think not, while presumably those practicing Judaism would disagree. Consider God’s laws, his commands, for a moment. Why were they given? Was it to deprive humans of things that are […]
Three Reasons My Faith Will Not Allow Me to Vote for a Certain Political Party
(Copyright 09-05-2024) by Eddie Hyatt (Grapevine, Texas) I am neither a registered Republican or Democrat. I have no personal stake in the success of any political party. As a Christian and a minister of the Gospel my goal is to see the values of Heaven adopted and lived out by as many people and institutions […]
On Voting and Elections
(Copyright 09-03-2024) by Chris Corlett (Coeur d’Alene, Idaho) This article puts the “personal” in Personal Update. Neither a Bible study nor a research paper, I hope to introduce to you, Gracious Reader, my framework and approach regarding voting and elections. Headlines covering elections from around the world regularly populate our news cycle, and in November, votes […]
Church Inventory
(Copyright 2023) by Dwight Fleming (Oroville, California) The New Testament church of Jesus Christ began nearly 2,000 years ago when God sent the Holy Spirit on Pentecost to the 120 disciples meeting together in Jerusalem. Ten days before, Jesus, just before ascending to heaven, told His disciples to wait in Jerusalem until they received POWER. But […]
The Right Form of Government?
(Copyright 08-31-2024) by Gary C. Miller (Pocahontas, Arkansas) “Of the increase of His Government and Peace there shall be no end…” (Isaiah 9:7) WHAT WILL HIS [Yahshua’s] GOVERNMENT BE: A Kingdom, Republic, Democracy, Socialist, Fascist, Democratic Socialist, Communist? THE ANSWER: AN EVERLASTING KINGDOM “…upon the Throne of David, and upon his Kingdom, to order it… with Judgment and […]
Robin Jones Items Scanned and Uploaded
(Copyright 08-31-2024) by Craig M. White (Australia) As you may be aware, many items from Robin Jones library was sent to me for scanning and making available on the Friends of the Sabbath website. I have now scanned most items with only the 151 page ‘History of the London Church’ and scores of the Pasadena campus […]
Legacy Institute of Thailand and Burma
(Copyright 09-01-2024) by Rebecca Wise (United States) Thank you for sending out the newsletter free of charge. I enjoy the articles very much. It’s a great service to many people. Thank you for including Kenya Hands of Hope in your announcements. I will ask Bill about his August 24 donor letter which I can’t find on […]
How Should We Bear Fruit?
(Copyright 1995) by Norman S. Edwards (Port Austin, Michigan) Most religions of the world teach in some way that there are two classes of people: an “ordained” ministry or priesthood responsible for teaching others—harvesting their Father’s fields, and a lay-membership responsible for physical service and financial support. What does the Bible say? For what kind […]
The Flat Earth Myth
(Copyright 08-23-2024) by Jonathan Sarfati (Powder Springs, Georgia) For the last 200 years or so, many anti-Christians have resorted to a scurrilous lie (acting consistently with their worldview1): that the early and medieval Christian Church taught that the earth is flat.2 One of the most prominent recent examples is probably the most powerful man in the […]