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1 Adventist Heritage Center From: Sent: To: Subject: Dale Galusha on behalf of Dale Galusha Sunday, November 1, :10 PM Adventist Heritage Center November 2015 Signs of the Times Newsletter November 2015 Signs of the Times Newsletter Is this not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. November 2015 Signs of the Times Newsletter The Signs of the Times newsletter is a collection of stories and quotes from past issues of Signs and These Times. Lord Littleton and Gilbert West, two brilliant men of intellect, were once enemies of the Christian religion. They decided to disprove the doctrine of the resurrection of Christ, and explain away the teachings of Paul. So West said, I will explode the resurrection of Christ. And Lord Littleton said, I will explain Paul. Some weeks later they met again by appointment, to see what their research had produced. Littleton said, West, what have you to say? Littleton, I have something wonderful to tell you! When I came to explode the doctrine that Jesus of Nazareth rose from the dead on the third day, I had to be candid, I had to be sincere, I had to be honest, I had to search for my evidence. You may laugh at me, Littleton, if you will, but when I looked into it honestly, my mind and my deepest soul were convinced that Jesus did rise from the dead; and I prayed to Him, and He saved me, and I am His friend! Then Littleton exclaimed: Thank God, West! I have something just as wonderful to tell you! When I came to explain that man Paul, and get rid of him, I, too had to be thorough 1

2 and candid. I had to search. I had to be true, and you will rejoice with me, West, when I tell you that after I had searched and studied about Paul, by and by I found myself down on my knees, just as Paul got down on his knees on that Damascus road; and my cry was his: Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do? And I am a Christian also, West! Here were two brilliant men, who were won for Christ. Later Gilbert West wrote: When I looked into it honestly, my mind and my deepest soul were convinced;... and I prayed to Him, and He saved me, and I am His friend! And as Lord Littleton expressed himself in a book in these words: After I had searched and studied,... by and by I found myself down on my knees, just as Paul got down on his knees on that Damascus road, and my cry was his: Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do? And I am a Christian also. By John W. Halliday, Present Truth, Vol. 27, No. 18. Quote: Some of us could tell of such sweet and singular lessons of trust in this matter of tithing that they are written in golden letters of love in our memory. Of course, there will be trials of our faith in this, as in all else. By Frances Ridley Havergal (songwriter), Present Truth, Vol. 27, No. 20. Don't miss the December 2015 issue of Signs of the Times: To order Signs, call: or CLICK to order online! One of the most important dog bites in history is described in Foxe s Book of Martyrs, a colorful sixteenth century history of Christian martyrs. The English Earl of Wiltshire took his spaniel with him when he led a delegation sent by King Henry VIII to try to patch up the serious political differences existing between the king and the Pope. The Earl and his group were received in an audience, and as was the custom, the Earl prostrated himself before the Pope to kiss his toe. When the Pope thrust forth his foot to receive this homage, the spaniel, which had been watching matters closely, misinterpreted this action and rushing to the aid of his master, bit the Pope on the extended toe! The incensed Swiss guard closed in and quickly killed the dog. This so enraged the Earl of Wiltshire that he refused thereafter to negotiate, and set his mind against any kind of compromise. He returned home, and then King Henry VIII began officially to separate England forever from the jurisdiction of Rome. By Eugene Kinkead, Our Times, July Quote: Sarcasm I now see to be, in general, the language of the devil. By Thomas 2

3 Carlyle, Our Times, May NEW from Pacific Press: Never Give Up by Pat Doc Nave. One of the side benefits of having a drug dealer for a father was that word soon got out around the neighborhood, and no one messed with you! Never Give Up is the true story of a young boy who grew up with a father who was a drug-dealing mobster and an active Seventh-day Adventist. It is a story of redemption and hope reminding us that no matter what our past, God can redeem us for His glory. Never Give Up is on sale during the month of November for 25% off. CLICK to read the first chapter of this book online. CLICK to order online or from your local Adventist Book Center An old woman was walking to church with her family. A minister rode past on his horse at a tremendous rate, and the old woman said to her children: Not the way to be riding, and this the Sabbath day. And, a good man should be merciful to his beast! Shortly afterward her own minister rode past just as furiously, and the worthy old woman cried: Ah, there he goes! The Lord bless him, poor man! His heart s in his work, and he s eager to be at it! From Boston Journal, Signs of the Times, May 15, Quote: Success in this world may mean failure in the next. Unknown, Signs of the Times, July 2, Place this in your church bulletin or newsletter: Signs of the Times helps your friends and neighbors find hope and meaning in these momentous times. Each month it takes on a broken world and directs hearts to Jesus for relevant answers. The result is changed lives! Send a subscription today. Order from your Adventist Book Center. To order call: or online at: A little boy was being pushed along a road filled with bicycles, oxcarts, and people on foot, all trying to escape from invading armies. Suddenly he looked up into the faces of 3

4 those around him. His father and mother were not there! He was lost. Finding himself alone in a frightening world, the boy was filled with panic. For days he wandered, sleeping in holes in the ground, eating scraps of food, always crying for his parents. Then one day the little fellow felt his father s big, warm hand grasp his cold, thin one. And in that grip he felt all the protection and love that he needed to face life without fear. In a world filled with hatred, suspicion, warfare, and fear, at times we all have the sickening feeling of being alone and bewildered. Destruction lurks overhead, but we find no place to hide. And in every one of life s great problems, we stand alone. You do not need to walk alone. There is a big Hand reaching down to grasp yours the hand of God. God will stay by your side through poverty and wealth, sickness and health, sorrow and joy, life and death. Unknown, These Times, August Quote: When you keep someone waiting, remember that you are giving him time to enumerate your faults and deficiencies, as compared with his own glowing virtues, among the first of which is promptness. By Sydney J. Harris, These Times, March Visit to find great holiday gifts! Fred was taking off his shoe and stocking, getting ready to go to bed. His shoe was wet, and five little water-soaked toes, with seams and wrinkles all over their pink faces, looked at him accusingly. If they could have spoken they would have said: You got us wet, you did. You told a lie; you said you did not step into the brook. Oh! That beautiful brook, so near the schoolhouse, with such lovely stepping-stones, such pretty little lucky bugs skipping about over the water, such charming mud in which to paddle! Why could it not run in some other part of the town, so little schoolboys would not be tempted? Fred threw his shoes and stockings under the bed, said his prayers, without mentioning the lie, and went to bed. I know I told a lie about the brook, but I don t believe I will think of it, he said to himself, and while he was trying to give his whole mind to some other subject he fell asleep. He dreamed that a beautiful angel stood by his bed, with a bright candle. He said: This is the candle of the Lord. I have come to search out all the sins that little boys keep hidden away in their hearts, and do not confess. This candle shines right upon them. Then Fred s heart was all lighted up, and there was found the lie, unforgiven, 4

5 unconfessed. This is very sad, said the angel. The good Lord loves him, and is ready to forgive that sin if he will confess it. It grieves him so much to have little Fred cover it up. And the candle shone very bright and the sin looked very dark. I hope, continued the angel, that now this little boy knows that he cannot hide the lie any longer, he will ask the Lord to forgive him. Fred woke up with a start, and knelt down and confessed his sin. He went in his nightgown to his mother s room, and as he clasped his arms around her neck, and told her all about it, he promised with God s help, never to tell another lie. By Christie Pearl, Signs of the Times, March 17, Quote: And now for the conclusion of the whole matter. Here is a very ancient volume, produced by many hands working without concert. In structure it is a masterpiece; its parts, like some beautiful mosaic, are laid together as if according to a preconceived pattern. Its truths, varied and far-reaching, meet the needs of every soul in every land, under every circumstance of life. They are seed to the sower and bread to the eater. He who feeds on this bread, exclaims with Israel s songster, I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey. The centuries come and go; times and seasons change; institutions rise and fall; civilizations grow old and perish but this Book liveth and abideth forever. It leads humanity onward and upward, and at each stage of progress points to better things to come. It is, indeed, a lamp unto the feet and a light unto the path of the toiling millions who seek to know that which is highest and best. What shall we say concerning such a marvelous volume? Is it not the Book of God? By James E. Gilbert, Signs of the Times, April 14, NEW from Signs of the Times The Baby Everybody Wanted a special holiday issue for sharing with friends and neighbors. For a FREE copy, CLICK HERE. (Offer good in the US and Canada through November 30, The rough diamond cried out under the blow of the lapidary, I am content; let me alone. But the artisan said, as he struck another blow There is the making of a glorious thing in thee. But every blow pierces my heart! Ay; but after a little it shall work for thee a far more exceeding weight of glory. 5

6 I cannot understand, as blow fell upon blow, why I should suffer in this way. Wait; what thou knowest not now, thou shalt know hereafter. And out of all this came the famous Koh-i-noor to sparkle in the monarch s crown. By David James Burrell, Signs of the Times, July 29, Quote: Controversial proposals, once accepted, soon become hallowed. By Dean Acheson, Signs of the Times, March CLICK to download great Adventist ebooks. Visit: The Blessings of God MERCY abundantly given, HELP for the difficult place COURAGE when it s sorely needed, STRENGTH for the problems we face! COMFORT when grief assails us, LOVE when we need someone to care These are the blessings of God That He gives in answer to prayer! By Mary D. Hughes, These Times, September Compiled by Dale Galusha. Please pass this newsletter on to others. Copyright 2015 Pacific Press, All rights reserved. You are receiving this because you asked to receive it. Our mailing address is: Pacific Press P.O. Box 5353 Nampa, ID Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list update subscription preferences 6

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Signs of the Times Newsletter Adventist Heritage Center From: Sent: To: Subject: Dale Galusha on behalf of Dale Galusha Wednesday, December 31, 2014 6:30 PM