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After seeing her father suffer through a seemingly endless number of X-rays, operations, chemotherapy, and radiation for his cancer—all to no avail—he eventually passed away. Still in shock from what she had witnessed, and in disbelief that harsh pharmaceutical medications were the only way, author Pauline White looked for another answer. Then, what began as a quest to find natural alternatives to treat this dreaded disease, the information that she discovered grew into a broader understanding o …

 The Gospel According to a Thornless Blackberry is a modern mystery story of nature. Uncover how Luther Burbank's 30-year project took thorns out of blackberry bushes. It reveals how Burbank's removal of the blackberries' thorns symbolizes the way Jesus removes sin from our character. This contemporary parable is nature's illustration of Romans chapter 7. You will discover the delicious fruits of the Spirit. It is a story of faith and patient endurance. It makes the word "sanctificati …

When the mother of her beloved pastor died, Carline purposed to travel to the funeral—a distance of approximately seventy miles. The weather was terrible, with heavy rains all over the island, but Carline and three of her friends decided, against good advice, to go anyway. The harrowing journey both to and from the funeral tested the faith and fortitude of these friends.Swollen rivers, climbing vines up a rock face, pouring rain, scanty food, and other troubles plagued the women as they pushed o …

"The post-war times were hard for poor Romania, especially for the peasants. After Communism came to power, they were deprived of their most basic means of livelihood. A few years after the end of the war, the Iorga family, like many other well-to-do families, was left in poverty.By the time Elena was a toddler, the food was more and more scarce. … One day, she looked at her mother's tear-stained face in bewilderment as their food supplies were being confiscated."Life was difficult for everyone …

When God first called him to the mission field, Jeff Bishop said no. He liked his teaching job at Grand Rapids Junior Academy, and with his service as an SDA School teacher, he felt he was already doing missionary work. But God made it clear that he was to serve as a missionary overseas.Jeff gives an account of the years that he and his wife and two daughters spent living and working among the Gogodala people of Western Province, Papua New Guinea. Even the day-to-day business of becoming an esta …

You’ve often heard it said, “You will know the truth, and the truth shall set you free!” This is a minor rephrasing of the words of Christ in John 8:32. Jesus came to this world to reveal to humankind the truth that would set the people free from deceptions that have long darkened our view of God and His relationship to human beings.Through a study of the prophecies of Daniel and Revelation and history, author Jeffery Bishop shines light on three primary truths that have long been shadowed in da …

  If you are young, how do you discover your talents and make an impact in life as you grow? The forty-four stories in GIRL POWER: How Famous Women Chose to Answer God's Call When They Were Young describes how Miriam, Jane, Pocahontas, Clara, Harriet, Ellen, Emily, Anna, Elizabeth, Hellen, Rosa, Ruth, Junko, Ann, Sonia, Michelle, Kamala, Suni, and many more, discover their talents and how to use their power. You will learn about … a woman dedicated to fighting for women’s …

There are five major temptations that God’s church and people will face in their lifetime—issues that will challenge their loyalty to truth and determine their destinies. God has looked down the corridors of time, foreseeing this, and outlined simple steps to help us overcome. Then, to keep these battle plans from crafty and conniving eyes, He has hidden them in the minor details of the five battles King David could not fight himself. God knew there would be those who would doubt whoever discove …

“The Bible isn’t a rule book; it’s a love letter. It’s the story of God’s heart of love for His people. When we read what Jesus has done for every person that has been born on this earth, we will understand the love Jesus Christ has for every person. There is no force in living for our Lord. Everything on this earth has love in them from God. The choice is for everyone. Everyone must decide what they will do with the love from God in their heart.”What Does Love Mean shows how much Jesus loves us …

In the spirit of the beloved Christmas in My Heart® series, Cathy Weaver offers this collection of stories that encourage, inspire, and challenge. They embrace the entirety of what we experience at Christmastime—the traditions we hold dear, the feelings of wonder, and at times, the disappointment and loss—as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior.Some of the stories show individuals reflecting on Christmases from years past and the simple acts of love and kindness that brought joy and ren …