The Pascal Supper finished, out they went, Jesus, Peter, John and James (Mark 14:33), to the garden where they often came—Gethsemane. Jesus felt much heaviness, feared of what He had to face. Dark forebodings of what lies ahead, now He meets with dread. With groaning He does utter: “My soul is exceeding sorrowful even unto [...]
"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, [...]
"One well-ordered well-disciplined family tells more in behalf of Christianity than all the sermons that can be preached.” –The Adventist Home, p. 32. In other words, we can preach the Threefold Angels’ Message, have Bible studies and talk to people about Jesus; but, if our families fall apart, we should not expect that people will [...]
Have you ever been lost in the woods, not knowing which direction to go? Many who have been lost start walking in circles, and after a while they return to the place where they started. This happens unless we have a goal and our eyes are fixed on it. Sister White saw the Advent people [...]
"As the location for a home is sought, let this purpose direct the choice. Be not controlled by the desire for wealth, the dictates of fashion, or the customs of society. Consider what will tend most to simplicity, purity, health, and real worth.” –The Adventist Home, p. 131 “Many need to learn how to make [...]
The Reformation Messenger - April 2020
Judith T. Aparri, known by the name Joy, was a beautiful Christian woman who very much lived up to her name because she brought joy to many people. Her daughter (Lovely) compared her to Martha. “She is our Martha in our humble home as she is a very hospitable and accommodating woman.” Joy was a [...]
At the end of town there was an abandoned house. At one time it belonged to a modest man who earned an honest living and was able to support his family comfortably. There he spent many happy days with his wife and three daughters. His wife loved to plant flowers and had made a beautiful [...]
"Inactivity is a fruitful cause of disease. Exercise quickens and equalizes the circulation of the blood, but in idleness the blood does not circulate freely, and the changes in it, so necessary to life and health, do not take place. The skin, too, becomes inactive. Impurities are not expelled as they would be if the [...]
Elder Daniel T. Bourdeau was was born in Bourdeauville, Vermont on December 28th, 1835. He had a brother, Augustin, who was one year older. Daniel’s parents joined the Baptist church when he was five years old. At the age of 11 he, himself, was also baptized. At the age of 16 Daniel was sent to [...]
