Thoughts and Words – Bright Beams Mission

Prayer and Watchfulness in the Conflict

2022-01-222023-04-02 E.G. White 0 Comments Exhortation, Overcoming Sin, Prayer, Spiritual Warfare, Thoughts and Words, Warnings

Do you watch unto prayer always, or do you only engage in occasional, listless seasons of prayer? We need to understand that this is war!

Ellen White

What Atmosphere Surrounds the Soul?

2022-01-152022-01-15 E.G. White 0 Comments Exhortation, Faith, Overcoming Sin, Thoughts and Words, Warnings

“Every day we are deciding our own eternal destiny in harmony with the atmosphere that surrounds the soul.”

Ellen White

Acceptable Worship

2022-01-012022-01-01 E.G. White 2 Comments Character and Behavior, Exhortation, Fruit of the Spirit, Praise and Thanksgiving, Rebukes, Revival and Reformation, Service, Thoughts and Words, True Love

“Much of the public worship of GOD consists of praise and prayer, and every follower of CHRIST should engage in this worship.”

Ellen White

Lessons from the Sermon on the Mount

2021-12-252021-12-25 E.G. White 1 Comment Character and Behavior, Faith, Overcoming Sin, Practical Godliness, Sermon on the Mount, Spiritual Warfare, Thoughts and Words, Word of GOD

This is a talk Sister White gave at one of our sanitariums. It is full of excellent counsel, especially for those dealing with difficult people.

Ellen White

Keeping the Heart

2021-11-252021-11-27 E.G. White 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Counsel, Holiness, Overcoming Sin, Prayer, Thoughts and Words

“Diligent heart-keeping is essential to a healthy growth in grace. When the soul has been cleansed, it is the duty of the Christian to keep it undefiled.”

Ellen White

Blessed are the Pure in Heart

2021-11-062021-11-13 E.G. White 0 Comments Holiness, Overcoming Sin, Prayer, Sermon on the Mount, Thoughts and Words

“The pure in heart shall see GOD. While all men shall behold CHRIST as a judge, the pure in heart shall behold him as a friend.”

Ellen White

The Renewing of the Mind

2021-10-302021-10-30 E.G. White 0 Comments Evangelism, Faith, Fruit of the Spirit, Sacrifice, Sanctification, Spiritual Warfare, Thoughts and Words, True Love

“You have been taken out of the quarry of the world, and now you are to submit to be hewn, and fitted, and polished for the heavenly building.”

Ellen White

Ruling the Spirit

2021-10-232021-11-13 E.G. White 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Counsel, Fruit of the Spirit, Holiness, Overcoming Sin, Parenthood, Sanctification, Spiritual Warfare, Thoughts and Words

Do you want to be one of GOD’s heroes? You can be; you just need to develop the amazing superpower of self-control!

Ellen White

Contemplate CHRIST’s Perfection, Not Man’s Imperfection

2021-10-172021-10-17 E.G. White 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Exhortation, Law of GOD, Salvation, Sanctification, Spiritual Warfare, The Sanctuary, Thoughts and Words, Wisdom

There is no reason for us to fix our eyes upon error, to grieve and complain, and lose precious time and opportunities in lamenting the faults of others.

Ellen White

Be Diligent

2021-09-242021-09-24 E.G. White 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Exhortation, Gospel, Holiness, Law of GOD, Overcoming Sin, Sacrifice, Salvation, Sanctification, Thoughts and Words, True Love

There are attractions on every hand to draw the mind away from the contemplation of the coming of our Lord and Saviour; but it is absolutely necessary to bear in remembrance that “the great day of the Lord is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly.”

Ellen White

CHRIST Our Model

2021-08-152021-08-22 E.G. White 0 Comments Counsel, Faith, Knowing GOD and His SON, Prayer, Sanctification, The MESSIAH Our Righteousness, Thoughts and Words, Word of GOD

This article is very meaningful to me (Amanda). GOD showed it to me as a direct answer to prayer. It is very precious, so please read it carefully.

Studies

The Silence of Women in Churches

2021-08-102023-03-05 Ricky 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Counsel, Headship, Order and Organization, Thoughts and Words

What did Paul mean in 1 Cor. 14:34-35? Is a woman never to speak in a church assembly, or is it only for that time and culture, as many believe today?

Ellen White

Keep the Sabbath Holy

2021-05-222021-05-22 E.G. White 0 Comments Exhortation, Practical Godliness, Sabbath, Thoughts and Words

Those who want the approval of the LORD in this world, and who expect to finally be saved, and have right to the tree of life, must keep the Sabbath holy.

Ellen White

The Importance of Self-Control

2021-02-112023-04-02 Historical Author 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Counsel, Holiness, Overcoming Sin, Sanctification, Thoughts and Words

“One class have come up without self-control; they have not bridled the temper or the tongue; and some of these claim to be CHRIST’S followers, but they are not.”

History

Self-Control – Counsel for Mothers

2021-01-192021-01-19 Historical Author 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Counsel, Fruit of the Spirit, Parenthood, Thoughts and Words

A character without self-control, is like an army without a commanding officer; and without it there can be but one result in any campaign—defeat. This doesn’t just apply to mothers, either!

Ellen White

The Gift of Speech

2020-04-182020-04-18 Historical Author 1 Comment Character and Behavior, Practical Godliness, Thoughts and Words

Speech is one of the great gifts of God. With the tongue we may make known the wonders of the grace of God, or we may utter words that sting like an adder. Are your words a savor of life unto life, or of death unto death?

Ellen White

The Grace of Silence

2020-03-102021-06-27 E.G. White 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Thoughts and Words, Unity

“If you have words of encouragement to say, say them; but if not, keep silent. Silence is often eloquence. Let no word of evil-surmising escape your lips.”

Ellen White

Requisites to a Good Prayer-Meeting

2020-02-022023-04-30 Amanda 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Holiness, Humility, Prayer, Thoughts and Words

“The prayer-meeting is often dull, spiritless, and unattractive. But it need not be. Even where few love the hour of prayer, it may be made interesting.”

Ellen White

Little Sins

2019-12-112019-12-05 Historical Author 0 Comments Character and Behavior, Counsel, Overcoming Sin, Sanctification, Thoughts and Words, Warnings

Are you letting “little” sins come between you and God? Be careful, for God requires the whole heart. It is our “little” habits that form our character.