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David: A Man After God's Own Heart compiles the quotes of Ellen G. White to create a resource for those who desire a deeper study of this relatable and influential Bible figure. Following the timeline of David's life, her writings are arranged in a way that emphasizes the characteristics being developed during each Bible milestone. Through studying her thoughts alongside the Bible, readers will form a richer understanding of a man after God's own heart.King David was once only the shepherd boy David. In his youth, he was content to compose songs on his harp, with none to hear but the sheep of his field. But God had bigger plans for him. From facing a warrior giant and a jealous king, to losing his best friend and being betrayed by his own son, character development in Christ remains key to his overcoming.The Bible chronicles just a taste of this incredible transition. People throughout history resonate with and find encouragement from David's reliance on God, whether in struggles or in victories. Throughout her writings, Ellen White shines further light on David's unique walk with God as she shares her own God-given insights on his life.

"Who was Ellen White anyway? Was she just another human like the rest of us? Yes, she was."Of course, Ellen White was also a very special friend of God and His personal messenger to those in these last days. She sometimes had to share very serious messages from Him with His flock here on earth. But that didn't mean she was always the little lady dressed in black "looking stern, stuffy, and unfriendly." Not at all.In this book, Paul Ricchiuti shows us The Other Side of Ellen White… the colorful side that was caring, kind, fun-loving, and humorous. She loved to laugh! She loved the people around her and took special joy in experiencing the small wonders of nature every day.Many of the stories found in this book come from her time in Australia and at Elmshaven, in California. Even during these later years, she did not lose her zest for life and she worked tirelessly for the beloved children of God until the day she died.Enjoy these refreshing reflections on the life of a very special lady who had a very special relationship with God. May you also find that joy in walking hand-in-hand with our Lord.

Abiding in the Supernatural is Chinedu Daniel Obasi's intriguing endeavor to synopsize what the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy teach regarding living according to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Readers will be fascinated by the diverse themes that he discusses and how he ties them together.Obasi lays the groundwork by defining justification and sanctification and emphasizing how much they go hand in hand. Other major themes include the indispensable role of the third Person of the Godhead in the achievement of humanity's redemption, as well as some of the various concoctions that the devil has forged to counterfeit biblical spirituality. He unequivocally asserts our need to anticipate, welcome, and prepare our hearts for the latter rain, which will replicate yet supersede the manifestations among the first-century, apostolic church.Those who have read Obasi's two other books are familiar with his genuine, natural fervor, and this volume follows suit. With intense conviction, he has sought to increase everyone's awareness of the spiritual war in which we are all engaged and challenge all readers to actively fight by leaning on the might of our heavenly Captain.

In this collection of engaging and short stories author, Lyndon Furst shares experiences from his life to help you recognize the value in the challenges that you face. Furst writes about his beloved dog Teddy, about the importance of a conversation over a good piece of pie, about learning lessons through the foolishness of adolescence, about overlooked human talents and potential, about teamwork and thinking of others. He also covers grandpas and grandchildren, the power of prayer, getting along in the church, God's blessings and being faithful to Him, serendipitous experiences while canoeing, and about the legacy that we leave for others. The author's aim is that you may be drawn closer to Jesus and be prepared to meet the Savior face-to-face when He comes.

In today's world of sinfulness and godlessness, we are in desperate need of returning to traditional values and morals. "The greatest want of the world is the want of men-men who will not be bought or sold, men who in their inmost souls are true and honest, men who do not fear to call sin by its right name, men whose conscience is as true to duty as the needle to the pole, men who will stand for the right though the heavens fall." Education, 57Dare to Be a Daniel is a compilation of Ellen G. White's writings that expounds upon the life of this biblical hero, showing the lessons that can be learned from Daniel as he strove to honor and serve God every moment of every day. This collection of quotes is taken from a series on the life of Daniel in The Youth's Instructor, along with complimenting excerpts from The Review and Herald, The Signs of the Times, and Patriarchs and Prophets.

Poetry is a literary expression of thoughts, feelings, and emotions that reach our souls in a way that differs from prose. When words are expressed in a set rhythm and meter, they touch a chord in our hearts that no other literary form does. Inside these pages, you will find a collection of poems written from the heart, inspired by one woman's life journey. The author uses love and tact as she writes about life's challenging issues. Each poem is designed to touch on everyday issues that we all deal with, but then point to Jesus as the solution to all of life's ills.Pour yourself a cup of something warm to drink, settle into your favorite cozy reading nook, and journey along with the poet as she deals with life's bumps and bruises, yet clings to Jesus as the only answer and the promise of heaven as our only solace.

Mel Rees (1906-2004) was a native of Portland, Oregon. A graduate of Laurelwood Academy and Walla Walla College, he spent a number of years in the private sector before being called into the ministry. He served in the Greater New York, New York, and Oregon Conferences, and in the Columbia and North Pacific Unions.He was one of the first to see the importance of stewardship education as outlined in the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy. He shared these principles with people as far north as St. Lawrence Island in Alaska and as far south as Cape Town, South Africa.After retiring in 1975, he held Principles to Live By seminars in the United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. He believed that religion should be simple and that people should live by principle rather than rules-as Jesus taught.Mel and his wife Chris lived in Woodland, Washington, in a beautifully wooded area where they had an orchard, berries, and a garden. They raised far too much for two people, but enjoyed sharing, which they considered a divine privilege.

Beyond Words Thoughts is a collection of inspirational poetry, texts, and quotes. The author shares in each one various expressions of love, God, creation, and faith. Benedict gives God credit for the words on these pages.

"Since the dawn of time man has searched the vast heavens for answers." When we see the violence, the pain, around us, we wonder if there is more to this existence. First with our eyes, then with a telescope, and now with technology capable of going into space itself, we have tried to ascertain whether we are alone in this vast universe-if this is all that there is for us. The enemy wants us to believe that, but if we do, we are so very wrong.Our wonderful God and Savior wants us to someday be with Him in the heavens above. However, He doesn't want us to have to wait until then to experience His kingdom in our hearts. He has given us the tools to sort through the onslaught of media lies around us to find the kernel of hope and truth that He desires for us to have-right now, TODAY.This book can help you do that. You will read about the great controversy between good and evil, and how that battle has played out in the author's life. You will learn about the history of Christianity and the hope found in Jesus. And you will discover how it's possible for each of us to live a prosperous, joy-filled life, here, NOW, on earth. We don't have to wait until heaven to experience it. Just reach out and grasp it-take hold of it and don't let go.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have lived in Bible times and seen firsthand the people and events as they were happening? What would it be like if the trees, buildings, or even the rocks could talk and tell of all that they have seen in their lifetimes? Wouldn't it be fun to travel through the land of Israel with someone or something that had been there and could tell you stories of the people that we only read about in the Bible?Turn your imagination up to "high," and join Holly as she meets Rock, a stone who has been in Israel since the time of the patriarchs. You've never heard of a talking rock? Well, neither had Holly. But stretch the "let's pretend" part of your brain, and you'll soon be wishing you could ask Rock even more questions than does Holly. You'll meet some very special rocks along the way, but most importantly, you'll meet The Rock.

St. Regis Falls was carved out of the Adirondack woods. The settlers who cut the trees, cleared the land and built their homes, and lived one day at a time, facing many of the same challenges we face in the 21st Century. The town grew to include industry, a railroad depot, churches, schools and an undefeated high school basketball team. Author Paula Lavoy has talked to old-timers who heard the local legends first hand from their ancestors. Unable to keep these wonderful vignettes to herself, she has compiled Water Over the Falls: St. Regis Falls History to share these nuggets of history, otherwise lost forever. Living in a log cabin that her father built on the banks of the St. Regis River, Lavoy published the first edition not knowing it would sell out and she would have to order a second printing. That edition also sold out and this is her third effort at conveying the rich tapestry of life that has become the modern hamlet of St. Regis Falls, situated in the Town of Waverly, Franklin County, New York. Lavoy is also the author of Looking Back Upstream: St. Regis Falls and Its Past.-Susan Tobias, past President of Westville Historical Society

The title of this book, The Urgent Voice, is a fitting one. It describes William Miller's communication of the burden, the obligation, he felt God had put upon him to warn the men and women of this day that the second coming of Christ and the end of all things earthly would come "about the year 1843." The route that led the New England farmer-soldier to that conclusion, the impact of his apocalyptic message upon the world, the manner in which it spread, the crushing results for Miller and his followers of the two "disappointments" and their aftermath, and developments that led to the growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church from the Millerite movement are unfolded in this book.

Go back in time to the early 1900s when the work of the Seventh-day Adventist Church was still in its youth and walk with Mary Haskell as she trudges from house to house selling Adventist books. Sympathize with her as her mother torments her and her sister, Susan, as they remain true to God and the Adventist faith, even after the rest of the family falls away. Rejoice as some of those who buy her books also give their lives over to Jesus.Share Mary's happiness as she falls in love with Clarence Rentfro, marries, and shares his dream of being missionaries in Spain. Feel the bittersweet emotions as she says goodbye to sister Susan and her young husband, Edwin Wilbur, as they leave to be among the first missionaries to China. You'll also feel Mary's and Clarence's shock when the call finally comes for them to go to the mission field-and it's not Spain!You will learn the lesson that the Rentfros learned that God sometimes sends us to places, not of our choosing. But He always goes with us and blesses our efforts to do His work. Mary and Clarence clung to God through privation and plenty, sorrow and joy, as they faithfully did the work placed before them.It is good for us to know what our pioneers did and how the Seventh-day Adventist Church has grown through the years. We can find inspiration, in their faith and efforts to build up the kingdom of God on this earth, to continue the good work until Jesus comes again.

Lest you think that Dr. Coleman has "quit preachin' and gone to meddlin'" in this sensitive topic of music, and especially church-appropriate music, please give this book a chance. Coleman draws from many sources, both Seventh-day Adventist and non-Adventist, to explain just how the type of music we use in church worship services affects our worship experience and our Christian experience.When addressing the current trend of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM), he assures the reader that he is not against all CCM, but cautions against using a song just because it may be popular or may draw a certain crowd into the church. He shows how merely the use of contemporary music may attract people to attend church, but it doesn't necessarily lead to a true conversion or the intentional discipling of those people.Dr. Coleman states, "The seeker sensitive model involved a de-emphasis of traditional methods of evangelism and discipleship such as doctrinal preaching, calling for repentance from sin, and committing oneself to give Bible studies; rather, it focused on innovation and meeting the wants of people-often dubbed "felt needs" … The seeker sensitive model also caused people to view Christianity as something "cool" and made them feel comfortable in "dressing down" to attend church worship service, sometimes in jeans and a t-shirt. However, it resulted in producing spiritually weak Christians who were pastor-dependent and not committed to making disciples for Christ."Music ministry leaders and anyone who enjoys music in church will learn to be a little more discriminating in the choice of music after gaining the insights provided in this book.

Imagine losing your mother, your father, and your home in a matter of months. What would you do? This is precisely what happened to Esther, and in this book Charis McRoy uses her imagination to explore what Esther might have been thinking, feeling, and experiencing using the words of a young girl pouring out her heart in her diary. Whether she was living as a street waif, moving in with her cousin Mordecai and his wife, Chana, or winning the ultimate beauty pageant making her queen of all Persia, Esther holds on to her faith, recording it all in her treasured diary.Naturally, the author's imagination has filled in some of the blanks left in the biblical account. Nevertheless, the storyline remains faithful to the history that we do know. As you read, you will admire anew a young woman's determination to be faithful to the God who was always faithful to her, even amid trying circumstances.

In the fear of God, and in all solemnity, I must tell you that if you are a conservative Seventh-day Adventist male there is a very real possibility that you have accepted "Another Jesus." I must also tell you, the stakes are far too high not to find out.In the same fear of God and the same solemnity, I say to every conservative Seventh-day Adventist female that although the likelihood that you have accepted this same false Christ is definitely less, the possibility is still there. And even if you have not, the men that you love so much-your husband, your father, your sons-may have.I realize that what I have just said may be pretty disturbing, but I believe with all my heart that it is true, and that the seriousness of the situation calls for solemn words and solemn pleas. I am convinced that multitudes of sincere, Spirit-of-Prophecy-loving Seventh-day Adventists have accepted an understanding of Christ and of righteousness that will cause them to lose out on eternity.Please, try to realize how real is Christ's warning: "If it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect."

Father, Bless Me Indeed didn't start out as a book. Rather, it was a personal quest by the author after she failed a critical nursing exam that, had she passed, would have had a huge impact on her family and career. In desperation, she started praying the prayer of Jabez and was impressed to explore what the Scriptures say about God's blessings. The prayers and thoughts attached to each of the Bible blessings came from her devotional study. There are thoughts like: "Open my eyes that I may see You when my way is darkened with sorrow, anxiety, or pain. Speak to me in Your still, quiet voice when my world is filled with the noise of doubt and discontent."The author wants you the reader to understand that, no matter what your circumstances are, you are blessed of God, for God's blessings are not always tangible. His blessings may come wrapped in feelings of hope, a supportive family, good health, a sense of peace, or the assurance that God is with you. Always remember the promise-laden words of the Apostle Paul, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" (Phil. 4:13, NKJV).

Saddle up and get ready for an exciting ride through the life of Dan Rotthoff. From his birthplace in Aspinwall, Pennsylvania, to his current residence in Ritter, Oregon, Dan's life has been full of hard work and lots of adventure. Sawmill owner, soldier, farmer, rancher, traveling salesman, pilot, cowboy, and lay pastor are just some of the occupations that he has worked at through nine decades of life.Husband of one and father of three, Dan did whatever it took to provide for his family and to raise them in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. He and his beloved Margie, aka Nana, worked side-by-side through good times and adversity, always trying to follow the Lord's leading. Jobs took them from Pennsylvania to California and then to Idaho.As owners of a cattle ranch in Garden Valley, Idaho for nearly forty years, Dan and Margie gifted the ranch with its home and barns to an organization known as Project Patch, that provides a new start for troubled teenagers. This gift was made in 1989-1990.When Dan lost his precious Margie to the ravages of illness, he could have settled into a quiet retirement. Instead, he answered the call to be a volunteer lay pastor in the remote Alaskan village of Togiak, where he served for four years in his mid-eighties.Join Dan as he recounts all the ways the Lord has led and protected him and his family through the years-through close calls on land and in the air, long treks through the snowy Idaho mountains on skis, cattle drives, and financial gain … and loss.

To many, the idea that women must work outside the home is a given. The days of the "stay-at-home-mom" seem to be gone. However, Jan Voerman-father, grandfather, and seasoned pastor-asks mothers to reflect upon how dropping their child off at daycare amidst tears and cries can negatively impact them in the future. He asks them to recall in comparison the joy and contentment that little face shows when he or she can be home in the presence of the most important person in their life: their mother. The time is brief that Christian mothers have to lead their little ones to Jesus and to raise them to respect God and their fellow human beings. Pastor Voerman recognizes the toll on mothers, their children, the church, and even society at large, when mothers must juggle the dual professions of home and career. His concern for mothers and families is based on the work of social science experts, personal observation, and on the very words of mothers who themselves feel torn in the struggle to be a superhero on all fronts.

There is a God who loves you so much that He wants you to grow closer to Him through prayer.This is the central theme of Doctor Samuel Bulgin's book, Prayer: Conversations with God. Bulgin points out that prayer, which is talking to One we have never seen, is foreign to humans. Therefore, growing through prayer requires pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone by committing ourselves to a regular pattern of communication with God and not just praying on a whim. Prayer takes us deeper in our relationship with Him than we would choose to go ourselves. Since God already knows everything about us before we pray, the benefit to praying is in confessing our thoughts and feelings to the One who loved us first.This thoughtful book also covers: Remembering to whom we are praying; Finding intimacy with God through prayer; Effective patterns for prayer; What to pray about; The focus of faith in prayer; Praying when you don't know whether it is God's will; Unleashing supernatural power through prayer; What hinders our prayers; Why God doesn't answer all our prayers.

Chinedu Daniel Obasi's latest literary contribution, The Green Sabbath and the Last Vista of Hope, is the result of a careful examination of numerous newsworthy occurrences transpiring on the world stage and their apocalyptic implications. Readers will be soberly intrigued by how intertwined these occurrences are, and how they crystalize and verify the predictions made by Daniel, the apostle John, and other Bible prophets.Obasi begins by highlighting several environmental and ecological developments and their parallels to what Jesus called the early birth pangs of end-time unfolding. From here he points to the responses from political and ecclesiastical leaders regarding these developments, and how this is all laying the foundation for the diminishing of religious and civil liberty, as foretold in Revelation 13.While this well-researched book discusses many topics, including global warming, Catholicism, the old and new covenants, and Islam, the author skillfully ties everything together to alert as many as possible to the solemn times in which we live and the need to increase awareness and preparedness. However, his greatest emphasis is on the One who is truly in charge of the past, present, and future-the One in whom we can place our confidence.

Get ready to dive into a good old-fashion missionary story! Reminiscent of the mission stories of Josephine Cunnington Edwards and Eric B. Hare, the Arnetts will take you with them as they go to Zimbabwe, Africa for several years of mission service. You'll sympathize with them when they are robbed soon after arrival, and then have to wait-and wait-for their belongings to catch up to them. You'll rejoice at the baptisms they witness, and weep at the deaths of the ones they've come to love. Fasten your seat belt and ride along as they go on vacation to the neighboring countries of Malawi, Tanzania, Kenya, and Zambia. Feel the excitement of seeing lions, elephants, leopards, wildebeests, giraffes, and other wild animals up close. Visualize the breath-taking beauty of Victoria Falls, the grandeur of Mount Kilimanjaro, and relax in the peacefulness of Malawi Lake. Endure with them the ups and downs of learning a new culture, attempting to learn a new language, dealing with thieving domestics, learning to ration water during a drought, and sampling new foods that shock their taste buds. Most of all, you will reinforce your faith in God as you see how He cared for His workers when they were far from home.

Somewhere in the Middle East, a mysterious, golden chest has been hidden from the human eye for thousands of years. No one knows its location, but many have searched for it, hoping to be the one to solve the mystery: "Where is the ark of the covenant?"The story of the ark begins, not in its creation under the direction of Moses in the desert, but in heaven, in the midst of the war between Satan and God. The fruit of that war was a fallen earth, and the answer to our salvation is part and parcel of why the ark was made. The contents of the ark of the covenant are the center of the life filled with the grace of Christ.Someday, when Jesus comes again and reveals the ark's hidden location, long-held mysteries will be solved. But, in the meantime, here is the story of the golden ark, its special contents, and its impact, not only on those who beheld it but on those of us in this world at the end of time.

In a world that is increasingly linking faith to social, economic, cultural and political inequality, and often holds religion responsible for gender inequality, Genderstanding Jesus asks a thought-provoking question: "What would Jesus do about gender relations?"Genderstanding Jesus examines the lives of women from His View. It reveals the many instances in which Jesus directly addressed women's subjugation and suffering. Moreover, it documents Jesus' tendency to break through social, cultural and religious traditions to exonerate, liberate and empower women. It challenges the Christian community to do as Jesus did! Author Meryl James-Sebro, Ph.D., a Christian development anthropologist, warns of the danger in society of relying on male-dominated or gender neutral interpretations of God's Word. She urges a more genderstood look at the Life and MInistry of Jesus, and the way in which He valued, respected, honoured, defended and promoted women's interests as a model for contemporary Christianity.

Birds can be masters of disguise. However, with eyes to see, heavenly lessons can be discerned among even some of the best camouflaged feathers. Joyful discernment as we are climbing the heights!This book reveals how:An eagle delivers a personalized message of encouragement.A starling chick sharpens the vision of a school nurse.An escaped canary helps his family find true happiness.A roadrunner teaches an overworked retiree to relax.A Yellow-naped Amazon parrot chick accepts his life work.A storm is an excellent opportunity to sweeten life's song.

There are times when a man knows what he should do but he feels helpless to change circumstances, or he is afraid to hope for something better. This second volume in the On a Wing and a Prayer series features true-life stories about men and boys, and the birds who taught them secrets of aiming high, soaring upward, and staying aloft.This book reveals how:A hummingbird sweetens a cantankerous cowboy's outlook.A faithful little hen saves the life of a wounded soldier.A Red-tailed hawk gentles a rebellious teen-ager.A family is saved by a raven, a ring, and a hard decision.A young boy learns responsibility from his sparrow hawks.

The first book in the series, On a Wing and a Prayer, is a poignant collection of stories about women in desperate need of comfort and the birds who deliver a big dose of hope right on time. These true accounts are guaranteed to warm your heart and lift your vision just a little higher.In this volume you will hearn how:A raven tricks a soldier's wife into focusing on the rainbows.A little blue angel urges Arley out of her dark depression.A rainbow finch's song lifts a young widow from despair.A sparrow tells a farmer's wife that hope is just a song away.A canary replaces fear with love-just in the nick of time!A pigeon helps a burn survivor's mother to cope with scars.