July August 2022 Archives - Bible Advocate

Blueberry Muffins

By Moises Capetillo
August 26, 2022

To make the Great Commission an achievable goal for the General Conference of the Church of God (Seventh Day), God has placed in the heart…

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Healing Hearts and Homes

By Diana C. Derringer
August 19, 2022

Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my anxieties; and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in…

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Bringing Our Children to Jesus

By Kelsey Gjesdal
August 19, 2022

I was in the middle of teaching a lesson on creation, an overview introductory lesson. I had prepared a fast-paced, high-energy class with videos, games,…

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Tolerance

By Bob Blundell
August 12, 2022

According to Webster’s dictionary, tolerance is a willingness to accept behaviors and beliefs that may be different from your own. At first glance, that appears…

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Go Work in the Vineyard Today

By Brian Franks
August 5, 2022

One of Jesus’ shortest parables has always stuck out to me — even haunted me. Just these few verses make me examine myself to see…

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Hardening of the Heart

By Joseph Willie
July 29, 2022

Arteriosclerosis is a physical health condition brought on when plaque and cholesterol form in our arteries and cause them to harden and lose their elasticity.…

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‘Crowing’ the Apostles’ Doctrine

By Mike Wallace
July 29, 2022

It was beyond chaotic. Crowds had gathered at night around the central courthouse and watched as the government condemned the Man. Such a trial was…

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O Foolish Galatians!

By Ramon Ruiz
July 22, 2022

Of all the Pauline writings, which represent almost half of the New Testament books, the letter to the Galatians is the best defense against those…

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Seeing as Jesus Sees

By Lydia E. Harris
July 15, 2022

My to-do list was too long: trips to the post office and grocery store, housecleaning, and birthday party prep. Could I complete everything before guests…