What Is a Christian According to Jesus Teachings
A student-era reflection on defining Christian life focusing on Jesus as personal God and Spirit, love in sacrifice, and the inner moral pressure guiding believers. It describes that a Christian centers on personal relationship with God, prioritizes spiritual values, and embraces self-giving love despite inner conflicts.
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St. Giles’ Cathedral
Edinburgh
Marcus Dods
George A. Johnston Ross
Jesus
God
Christ
The Two Joys of Freedom and Enclosure in Man
A reflective essay contrasts the human drive for freedom with the need for rest and shelter. It explores how people build and inhabit homes, churches, and ships while seeking space to roam. The piece argues life threads between confinement and liberty, body and soul, from birth to death.
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O. W. Firkins
New Theology Sparks Debate and Church Crisis
The article criticizes the so called new theology for removing the divine from faith and weakening core doctrines. It cites the Herald and Presbyter alarm over erosion of evangelical truth and calls for firm adherence to old faith and the gospel of salvation through Christ. Local notes mention church visits, gatherings, and upcoming services at various congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald and Presbyter
Cultivating a Happy Nature in Child Training
The passage argues that a joyful disposition in children is a gift and grace that can be cultivated. It urges parents and educators to make a definite aim of fostering happiness through attentive training and moral guidance.
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W Lucy Son
Following the Higher Plan of Life and Purpose
A devotional meditation on Job 23:10 and God’s definite life plan for every person. It urges acceptance of trials as part of a divine school that leads to a noble end, affirming humility in humble circumstances and meaning through adversity.
Faith Paralyzed by Familiarity in Jesus’ Time
The piece contrasts how locals doubted Jesus as the carpenter's son with the ease of believing in his divinity after two millennia. It notes how familiarity with Jesus’ upbringing hindered faith, while distant generations view him as a distant, almost unreal figure whose divine mission is easier to accept.
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Jesus
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cough Relief
Marvelous Discoveries mark progress of the age with air flights and telegraphs. Dr King’s New Discovery is touted as the sure cure for coughs colds bronchitis and lung troubles. James M Black of Asheville NC reports it cured his obstinate cough after other remedies failed. 50c and 1.00 trial bottle free. Guaranteed by Joe K Smock and Son.
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Dr. King
James M. Black
Asheville
N. C
A. R. No
Joe K. Smock & Son
Local residents visit and social notes
Mrs Wm Hughes and daughter Jennie and Mrs Mamie Hughes visited Mrs Edna Clark and family Monday. Johnnie Shields passed through Thursday. Mrs Jane Daugherty spent Monday with Jonah Woodard. Mrs Lis Liston picked strawberries at Mr Tabor's Tuesday. Jeannette M Whitman stayed with Mrs Pheba McMahon last week. Bertha Gray passed through Monday. Rufus Neese from Mattoon Illinois visited his aunt Mrs Oscar McMahan. Sarah Moore, Mrs Menda Moore and Warren spent Thursday with Annie Nash family. Merida Routt of Bedford returned here Tuesday from a visit home. Annie Nash and Stella visited Minnie McMahon Friday evening. Farmers are plowing corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hughes
Jennie
Mamie Hughes
Edna Clark
Johnnie Shields
Jane Daugherty
Jonah Woodard
Lis Liston
Mr. Tabor
Jeannette M. Whitman
Pheba McMahan
Bertha Gray
Rufus Neese
Mattoon
Illinois
Oscar McMahan
Sarah Moore
Mendella Moore
Warren
Annie Nash
Merida Routt
Bedford
John Clark
Stella
Minnie McMahon
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promoted For Wounds Burns Sores
Advertisement urges prompt treatment with Bucklen s Arnica Salve for wounds burns boils sores skin conditions and similar injuries to prevent blood poisoning or gangrene. Sold for 25c at Joe K Smock & Son s.
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Joe K. Smock & Son's
War on flies and mosquitoes through sanitation and kerosene
The article urges homeowners to fight pests by cleanliness and exclusion. It stresses sealing food, covering garbage, and eliminating standing water. It advises kerosene as a larval deterrent and outlines cooperative community efforts to remove breeding sites.
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Cure
The advertisement claims deafness from catarrh can be cured by constitutional remedies. It explains Eustachian tube inflammation causes hearing loss and offers $100 for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation and provides Toledo, Ohio contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
IF. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Sweet Powders for Children Cure in 24 Hours
Advertisement for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claiming a 24 hour cure for colds fevers headaches stomach troubles teething issues and worms. Promises sample by mail free and lists Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York. 45-41
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Mother Gray
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
N. Y
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