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Live Zoom Meeting Thursday, August 27, 2026 6:00 PM Central Time | 7:00 PM Eastern Time Meeting ID: 844 1810 7456 Passcode: 791649 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84418107456?pwd=8IfbOLxJBmh0faDWxHPVaIM5acizBs.1

Some realities in this world can naturally cause fear and anxiety when we are not certain about our families, finances, health, safety, or the future. Yet Scripture teaches us that worry must not be allowed to become the master of the mind. Our security is not found in knowing everything that will happen, but in knowing that Jesus is our strong tower and our intercessor. God gives this assurance: “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will st

Human waywardness is the painful picture of the heart wandering from God. Scripture declares, “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way” (Isaiah 53:6, KJV). Like the prodigal son who left his father’s house for a far country, sin promises freedom but ultimately brings emptiness, bondage, and separation from the One who loves us most. Yet our waywardness does not have to be the end of the story. True repentance is real. When the prodigal son

Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve. -- Matthew 4:10 That old serpent, the devil, came to tempt Jesus in three distinct ways after the Spirit led Him into the wilderness. Satan devised crafty scenarios to entice Jesus with the appetite, the sin of presumption by tempting God to prove His protection, and with worship. Nevertheless, Christ stood firm and responded with "It is wri

“And in their mouth was found no guile: for they are without fault before the throne of God.” — Revelation 14:5 (KJV) Revelation 14 describes a people who stand faithfully with the Lamb during earth’s final crisis. One striking characteristic distinguishes them: “in their mouth was found no guile.” Guile means deceit, dishonesty, craftiness, or deliberately misleading others. God’s final people are not only concerned with what they believe; the Word of God, the truth has tran

Join Zoom Meeting Thursday, August 20, 2026 6:00 PM Central Time | 7:00 PM Eastern Time Meeting ID: 844 1810 7456 Passcode: 791649 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84418107456?pwd=8IfbOLxJBmh0faDWxHPVaIM5acizBs.1

The Christian life is not simply about improving our old ways; it is about allowing Christ to make us new. Scripture calls us to put off the “old man”, the former life ruled by selfishness, pride, sinful habits, worldly desires, anger, dishonesty, and self-will. “That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created

Peter loved Jesus, but on the night before Christ’s crucifixion, his confidence rested too heavily in himself. When Jesus warned that the disciples would be offended because of Him, Peter confidently declared: “Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.” — Matthew 26:33 (KJV) Peter believed his devotion and courage were strong enough to withstand the coming trial. Jesus knew otherwise and warned him that before the cock crowed, Peter would

True self-abasement is not self-hatred, humiliation, or believing that we have no value. Biblically, it is the willing surrender of pride, self-exaltation, self-sufficiency, and the desire to place ourselves above others. It is recognizing who we are before a holy God and allowing Christ, not self, to occupy the highest place in our life. John the Baptist expressed this spirit beautifully: “He must increase, but I must decrease.” — John 3:30 (KJV) Self-abasement means we stop

“If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.” — 1 John 4:12 (KJV) Christianity is more than what we profess; it is revealed in how we treat others. Jesus demonstrated this through the Good Samaritan. When others passed by the wounded man, the Samaritan stopped, cared for him, used his own resources, and made sure he was safe. His compassion required action and personal sacrifice. Jesus concluded, “Go, and do thou likewise” (Luke 10:37). Ellen

“As wax takes the impression of the seal, so the soul is to take the impression of the Spirit of God and retain the image of Christ.” — Maranatha, p. 227.3 In ancient times, warm wax was pressed with a king’s seal, permanently bearing the mark of its owner. Ellen G. White uses this beautiful illustration to describe the work of the Holy Spirit upon the heart. God desires every believer to become so surrendered to His will that His divine character is impressed upon the soul.

Live Zoom Meeting Thursday, July 23, 2026 6:00 PM Central Time | 7:00 PM Eastern Time Meeting ID: 844 1810 7456 Passcode: 791649 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84418107456?pwd=8IfbOLxJBmh0faDWxHPVaIM5acizBs.1

Every follower of Christ is called to bear a cross. While no one can share in Christ's atoning sacrifice, every believer is invited to share in His spirit of humble obedience, patient endurance, and unwavering trust in the Father. The Christian life is not one of ease, but of surrender. Jesus gave this solemn invitation: Matthew 16:24 (KJV) "Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me." The cros

"If you stand under the bloodstained banner of Prince Emmanuel, faithfully doing His service, you need never yield to temptation; for One stands by your side who is able to keep you from falling." — Maranatha, p. 225.6 One of the most beautiful expressions describing the Christian life is Ellen G. White's reference to standing beneath the bloodstained banner of Prince Emmanuel. This imagery is firmly rooted in Scripture and reveals Christ's love, His truth, and His victory ov

As the sixth seal closes in Revelation 6, a sobering question is asked: "For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand?"— Revelation 6:17 (KJV) Revelation 7 provides God's answer. Before the final judgments are unleashed, the Lord pauses to reveal His care for His faithful people. Four angels hold back the winds of destruction while another angel ascends with "the seal of the living God," declaring: "Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees,

When we hear the phrase "the bitter cup," our minds often turn to Jesus Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. Yet the Bible also reveals that God's people may experience their own "bitter cups" through trials, persecution, and even loving correction. While Christ's suffering was unique, believers can also be called to endure painful experiences that God uses to refine their character. Christ's Bitter Cup Before His crucifixion, Jesus prayed: Matthew 26:39 (KJV) "And he went a l

Live Zoom Meeting Thursday, July 23, 2026 6:00 PM Central Time | 7:00 PM Eastern Time Meeting ID: 844 1810 7456 Passcode: 791649 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84418107456?pwd=8IfbOLxJBmh0faDWxHPVaIM5acizBs.1

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