Category Archives: nuggets

Stand Up & Be Counted

Posted on April 24, 2016 by editor

“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; … Continue reading →

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Perplexities & Confusion

Posted on April 17, 2016 by editor

Like Peter, there are things we often don’t understand. On one occasion, Jesus responded: “What I am doing you do not understand now, but you will know after this” (John 13:7). Writes E.G. White: “All that has perplexed us in … Continue reading →

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What Is It?

Posted on April 10, 2016 by editor

I’m still pondering the question: “I’m sure you’ve had your share of lonely moments and tears…. But in looking back over your life, what is it that has defined who you are today and what is it that keeps you … Continue reading →

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Itching Ears

Posted on April 3, 2016 by editor

An ancient Hebrew prayer says, “From the conscience that shrinks from new truth, from the laziness that is content with half truths, from the arrogance that thinks it knows all truth, O God of truth deliver us.” We can’t stand … Continue reading →

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The Last Laugh

Posted on March 27, 2016 by editor

His first public announcement after the Resurrection was just one word: “REJOICE!” (Matthew 28:9). Interestingly, the same root word in Greek (“chairo”) was used by Judas in his kiss of betrayal, and by the soldiers to mock Him (26:49; 27:29). … Continue reading →

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Who You REALLY Are

Posted on March 25, 2016 by editor

WHO YOU REALLY ARE You are what you think most about, what you do when no one is watching, what you say behind closed doors, what you do with your time, and above all, how you react when suddenly assaulted, … Continue reading →

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Are You THERE?

Posted on March 6, 2016 by editor

The safest place to be is where God wants you to be. That place is your “there.” It describes your reality. “THERE” can be a physical location (e.g., a place to work, study, or live) or it can be a … Continue reading →

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Being Still

Posted on February 21, 2016 by editor

There are increasingly fewer moments to just be quiet and reflect. Ambient noise has become part of our lives—noise from traffic, airplanes, radio, TV, friends, churches, and even personal computers and phones. But if we learn to block out the … Continue reading →

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Fear Not!

Posted on February 7, 2016 by editor

It is said that whenever God says, “Fear not,” you must start worrying; for He’ll be asking you to do the impossible! (Think of Abraham, Moses, Gideon, Jeremiah, or Mary). Yet, God’s “Fear not” commands are also His promises. An … Continue reading →

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The Value of Values

Posted on January 31, 2016 by editor

Are there unchangeable, universal moral values to guide human conduct? Today, “everything is relative,” including values. Moral relativism is the crisis of our times. The crisis is not the violation of morally-accepted standards of conduct (every age has had its … Continue reading →

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