Magabooks Collection (5 titles)

The first volume, Plants that Heal, written

by Dr. George D. Pamplona-Roger, an expert in nutrition and an internationallyknown author, uncovers a treasure trove of valuable knowledge about the rich tradition of natural remedies: plants that heal the body and invigorate the mind.

of Botanical Parts Meaning of the Icons Used in This Work symbols, are a number of icons, ailments.

In this magabook there ns, and ribe plants, body orga reader can be familiar and tables which desc the so s page wing s on the follo y.

We describe these icon their meaning more easil with them and interpret

Young buds Branches

Flower clusters (upper part of the plant) Aments (small hanging clusters of little flowers)

Fleshy leaves (for example, Indian fig) Leaves of ferns (fronds)

Flowers

Leaves of fanerogamous plants (typical leaves)

Peduncles (stalks)

Secretions (sap, latex, resin, et al.)

Fruits

Rind Stem and trunk Seeds

Wood, charcoal

Pods

Bark

Types of Inflorescences Inflorescences are groups of flower s which grow from a common peduncle.

Tuber

Bulb

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1. Put the part of the plant to be used in an suitable container.

The plants may be loose or placed into a tea strainer or a small bag. The usual method is to first introduce the plants, and then pour water over them, but this can also be done the other way round.

2. Blanch the plants with almost boiling

Root

Flowerheads Flowerheads are groups of small flowers joined by the same peduncle.

Flowerheads appear to be a single flower, however they consist of many.

T h e A r t o f P re p a r i n g H e r b a l Te a s –

Rhizome (underground stem)

Spiked It consists of groups of flowers growing directly from the stem.

Corimbus

Aments A hanging spike, consisting of very small flower.

It consists of flowers whose peduncles grow from different points, however reaching the same height.

Straw or bran

of Anatomical Parts Meaning of the Icons Used in This Work Plants for the Nervous System

Passiflora incarnata L.

Nervous system ailments Eye diseases

Passion Flower

Stimulant action Oral and tooth diseases

An American anti-stress plant

Ear, nose and throat diseases Respiratory system diseases

Heart disea Exhaustion and asthenia (invigorating action)

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HIS PLANT attracted the attention of European travellers to the New World, who saw in the diverse organs of its beautiful flowers the representation of the instruments used in the Crucifixion: whip, nails and hammer. The plant was introduced in Europe and grown as an ornamental vine, until in the late nineteenth centur y it was found to have a strong sedative effect on the nervous system.

PROPERTIES

AND INDICATIONS.

The

FLOWERS and LEAVES of maypo ps (an-

other name for this plant) contai n small amounts of indole alkaloi ds, flavonoids, diverse steroids and pectin. It is not well known to which of these substances the plant owes its sedative, antispasmodic and narcot ic (inductive of sleepiness) action s, though it is likely due to the combi nation of them all. Its main indica tions are: • Anxiety, nervousness, stress _ `.

The passion flower acts as a mild anxioly tic, without the risk of addiction or dependence. It is the ideal plant for those people who are under nervou s pressure. The Larousse Dictionary of Healing Plants states that: “A gift which comes from the ancient Aztec empire , the passion flower seems to be the most necessary plant in our civiliza tion.”

Synonyms. Maypops, passion vine.

French. Passiflore, fleur de la passion .

Spanish. Pasionaria, granadilla, maracu yá.

Habitat. Native to the souther n United States and Mexico, it is widespread in the tropical regions of Central and South America, mainly in the West Indies and protected areas. Naturalized in souther Brazil. It grows on dry, n European Mediterranean countries.

Description. A woody-stem vine of the Passifloraceae family, with beautiful white or red flowers, divided The fruit is oval, fleshy, orange-colored, into three lobes. and its seeds are black.

Parts used. Flowers, leaves and fruits.

Arterial di

Diseases of the liver and the gall bladder

Blood dis

Metabolic disorders

Digestive system d (as a wh

Urinary system diseases (kidneys and urinary bladder)

Stomach

Intestin Infectious diseases (antibiotic action)

Anal an disease

Preparation and Use

Ginkgo biloba L.

INTERNAL USE

Infusion. The ideal way to take passion flower is with an infusion of flowers and leaves, prepared with 20-30 g per liter of water, left to rest for two or three minutes before drinking. Two or three cups daily are recommended, if desired they may be honey-sweeten ed. One more may be taken before bedtime in the case of insomnia.

In alcohol or drug-withdrawal treatment the infusion is more concentrated (up to 100 g per liter), sweeten ed with honey. The dose depends on the patient’s requirements.

Female sexual organ diseases

Plants for the Arteries Musculo-skeletal system diseases

Male sexual organ diseases

Ginkgo

ases

dise Preparation and Skin Use

Venous diseases

Eases circulatory disorders

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INTERNAL USE

Infusion with 40-60 g of leaves per liter of water. Drink up to three cups daily.

EXTERNAL USE

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T IS THE SIXTH of August, 1945.

All around lie the burnt ruins of Hiroshima. The Japanese city has Many women, prior just been destroyed by the first atomto menstruation, suffer es swollen legs, abdom from en, and breasts. Infusio fluid retention, which causic bomb. In what was formerly a park, of the white birch tree, ns made with leaves with diuretic properties and buds ideal remedy to heal but not de-mineralizi a majestic ginkgo has burnt down into this discomfort. ng, are an powder.

To the astonishment of the survivors, in the Spring of 1946, after the devastation, when the city is still in of mineral salts via urine tions of the Eucalyptus lica App rue , norSev ctiv do Effe they eral ca i i ins, a bud grows from the carbon di ized trunk of the ginkgo. The old tree grew again, and became the beautif ul tree we may see today in the center of the rebuilt Hiroshima.

The long-lasting life and endurance be mixed with Eucalyptus charcoal can formed.This is of this Asian tree seems to harmonize olive oil until a paste is dithe s with clean to its virtue of helping humans to Bath dy or Vap a traditional reme n, diarrhea, confront the disorders of age. gestive tract for indigestio take adto od ion. meth entat best ferm the tinal are For more than 4000 years, Chines These or intes e of the eucamedicine has used ginkgo poultices vantage of all properties to boiling water, surprising re- fight annoying lyptus. In a bowl with chilblains. Its notable Charcoal has rendered s, leave s lyptu halito t euca of isten ful place a hand properties have been the focus sults in the case of pers of of its essence by intestinal much s or from four to six drops scientific research, and at presis (bad breath) caused The flower of eucalyptu n must sit one to three sent per liter of water. The perso the head it is contained in several pharmafermentations. Take from e and befor torso tes down, with a bare ceutical preparations. spoonfuls, 15 to 30 minu bowl so that the vapor reach over the bath should es the chest and head. The tes, three or last from five to ten minu four times a day.

evaporated This vapor, as well as the two ways. in eucalyptus essence, acts t skin, favoring • Directly on the ches s through the the elimination of toxin congestion. skin and alleviating lung hi. To the anti• Inhaled into the bronc expectorant septic, balsamic, and the mucous nce, esse the of rties prope r are added, vapo r effects of the wate bronchi mucus then breaking down the . and easing its elimination

Charcoal

cinal properties, Charcoal has many medi adsorption powespecially because of its ed on the skin, appli and taken Both er. toxins and retain to y it has a great abilit which inflamgerms, as well as the liquid ces. produ n matio ground in order to Charcoal must be finely action. produce the most effective lved in water, can From five to ten g, disso a day. In an times be drunk from four to six directly eat a emergency, one can also in pharfound be may It oal. piece of charc er and pills or macies, both charcoal powd ules. caps

meals.

PROPERTIES

AND INDICATIONS.

The leaves contain flavonoid glycosi des, Essence Against Coughs cherci

tine, luteoline, catechines, honey in halfresins, essential oil, lipids, and some Dissolve two spoonfuls of two or threesubstances of the terpenic group add then r, wate of a glass nce. Drink inwhich are inherent in ginkgo: bilobdrops of eucalyptus esse alid and gingkolids A, B, and C. ed by pharynthe case of coughs caus ions), tra- As is usual infect t (throa in phytotherapy, the gitis or laryngitis hial catarrh. medicinal properties of the plant cheitis, bronchitis, or bronc are brought about by the compound achow, taken can be

Compresses with the same infusion, though slightly more concentrated (up to 100 g per liter), applied on the hands or feet with circulatory problems.

Poultices of mashed leaves, applied on the affected area.

Hand and foot baths with an infusion of up to 100 g of ginkgo leaves per liter of water. Apply warm or lukewarm, once or twice daily.

The best results are obtained combining oral intakes, with external applications.

Synonyms. Maidenhair tree.

French. Ginkgo, noyer du Japon.

Spanish. Ginkgo, árbol de oro.

Habitat. Native to China, Japan and Korea, it is now widely used as an ornamental tree in parks and public avenues in some warm regions of Europe and America.

Description. Tree of the Gingkoaceae family, growing up to 30 meters high. It is dioic (with different male and female plants), with deciduous, thick, elastic leaves that when young are divided into two lobules. Its fruit is a yellow berry, which is edible when fresh, but nauseating when too ripe.

Parts used.The leaves.

Up to five cups daily dose for chilever the recommended 62 two or three dren should not exceed cups a day.

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ium Needs Daily Fiber and Potass Vol./page

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of been ptable Daily Intake) has wheat this reason an ADI (Acce ted in excess.–For Any legume or grainonen ful to health when inges harm ts are seed – barley can diet. be comp hful sprout food a vahealt ed, in a and howev in er, the ular disease, cancer, most Certa should not be exceeded valued forfortheir , which ness eachtender al factors for cardiovasc and flavor are those established constitutes Itcaus is also possible to tained from: ed these daily limits. This obexce to tends diet ern is their exThe West sprout seeds em of with these food components water• Legum of chronic disorders. ance, the probl rietyes: ed daily allow cress, radish, pumpkin, nts having a recommend nutrie the – mung of bean many to (also known as green gram), In contrast sunflower, flax, (see 1, p. 16). sesam Vol.e, – alfalfa . the diet and not their lack. shown in italics cess in onents are etcete ra. n of each food, these comp • Grains : graphs of the compositio In the

The Most Valued Sprouts:

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Possible Drawbacks to Sprouts

FOODS FOR HUMANS CHAPTER SUMMARY Comparison of foods of animal origin . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Comparison of foods of vegetable and animal origin . . . . . . . . . . 15 Comparison of foods of vegetable origin . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11 Foods and minerals . . . . . . . . . . . .

14 Foods of animal origin . . . . . . . . . .

13 Functions of foods . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Healing powers of vegetables . . . . .

16 Medicinal properties of foods . . . . .

16 Origin of foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14 Sources of foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

14 Vegetable foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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• Toxic: Raw legumes contain toxic antinutritional factors, such as hemaglutinin. For this reason they must always be cooked. Sprouting with appropriate soaking, as has been described, removes these toxic substances entirely.22, 23, 24 Alfalfa sprouts contain a small amoun t of a nonprotein amino acid (l-canavanine ), which can produce toxic effects to those sufferi ng of erythematous lupus.

• Phytates: Raw legumes and grains contain phytates, which have, in spite of being anticarcinogens, the undesirable effect of interfering with the absorption of iron, calcium, and zinc.

However, during sprouting, these disappear for the most part.25 • Saponins: These substances found in crease during the sprouting proce seeds, inss. Saponins were found to destroy red blood cells in in vitro laboratory experiments. For this reason they were considered toxic. However, today it has been proved that in vivo, that is, in the human body, they do not produce hemolysis (the destruction of blood cells).

To the contrary, saponins are benef icial, since: – They reduce the level of blood cholesterol,26, 27 – they are anticarcinogens.28 • Bacterial contamination: There have been cases of alfalfa seeds and sprouts contam inated with the bacteria Salmonella stanley.29 Treatment with chlorinated antiseptics can reduce the number of bacteria, but do not eliminate them completely.30, 31 It is advisable to use sprouts from a reliable and hygienic source.

t l 65 g or 2 3 oz

MUNG BEAN, SPROUTED Composition per 100 g of raw edible portion Energy Protein Carbohydrates Fiber Vitamin A Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Niacin Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin C Vitamin E Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Iron Potassium Zinc Total Fat Saturated Fat Cholesterol Sodium 1%

2%

4%

30.0 kcal = 126 kj 3.04 g 4.13 g 1.80 g 2.00 μg RE 0.084 mg 0.124 mg 1.37 mg NE 0.088 mg 60.8 μg — 13.2 mg 0.010 mg α-TE 13.0 mg 54.0 mg 21.0 mg 0.910 mg 149 mg 0.410 mg 0.180 g 0.046 g — 6.00 mg 10%

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% Daily Value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet) provided by 100 g of this food

P E R C E N T A G E C O M P O S I T I O N

Fiber 1.80 % Minerals 0.440 %

Carbohydr.

4.13 %

Fat 0.180 % Protein 3.04 %

Water 90.4 %

Here, the author explores the nutritional value of foods, explains their benefits and hazards, as well as the various preparations methods, all to incorporate the most healthy eating habits into our lives.

Healthful Foods Pyramid

The relative amount of each food group that should be consumed daily is represented by the size of each section of the pyramid.

The lower (closer to the base) a food group is situated, the more important it is to a health ful diet.

This food pyramid has been

adapted from the Department of Agriculture, publish the one provided in 1995 by the US Department of Health and Human Services and ed in the fourth edition of ‘Nutrition and your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans.’

Milk and dairy products 2-3 servings a day. Counts as a serving one cup of milk or yogurt, or 1,5 ounce s of natural cheese. Preferably nonfat or low-fat.

These may be replaced with soymil k, almond milk, tofu, or other dairy alternatives.

Solid fats, sugar and sweets

May be used sparingly or not at all.

Vegetable oils 2-3 tablespoons daily of olive or seed oils.

Protein-based foods 2-3 servings daily.

These include legumes, meat analogues, and other soy derivatives (as alternatives to meat and fish), as well as eggs.

Counts as a serving, for example: • Two or three ounces of meat analogue.

Nuts 1 serving daily. Counts as a serving, for example • a handful of walnuts.

Vegetables 3-4 servings daily. Counts as a serving, for example: • One cup of raw leafy vegetables • Half a cup of other vegetables, cooked or chopped raw.

Foods for the Heart

Juglans regia L.

Walnut Provides energy to the heart

Grains and their products

Fruit

6-11 servings daily. Counts as a serving, for example: • One slice of bread • One ounce of ready-to-eat cereal • Half a cup of cooked cereal, rice or pasta.

2-4 servings daily. Counts as a serving, for example: • One medium apple, banana or orange.

Cucumbers have the follo wing medicinal properties: – Alkalizer: They neut ralize excess acidic waste produced in the body as a consequence of the consumption of animal-based food s.

– Depurant: They facili tate the elimination of waste subst ances from the bloodstream throu gh either the urine or the skin.

– Diuretic: They incre ase urine output.

– Laxative: Given their high water content (96%) and soluble fiber (0.8%), they facilitate the content movement of the feces through the intestine.

These are cucumbers’ primary applications: • Skin conditions: Cucu drate the skin and prov mbers hyide needed for healthy skin the sulfur cells, nails, and hair. At the same time, they “cleanse” the bloodstre am of toxic wastes. They are recom mended for all who are suffering from eczema, dermatosis, and psoriasis.

Appl directly on the skin, cucu ied locally mbers are an effective beauty treatmen t.

The best results are obta ined by combining cucumbers’ inter nal properties and their external effect on the skin. This is done by: – Rubbing it directly on the skin.

– Preparing thin slice s and placing them on affected skin areas.

• Constipation due to intestinal atony.

• Excess uric acid and a diet rich in animal-based foods, since it facilitates

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VEN THOUGH it is believed that the walnut originated in Central Asia, it has adapted very well to the countries surrounding the Mediterranean. It may be said that for millennia the walnut has formed part of the Mediterranean diet, which is praised for its beneficial effects on health in general and on the heart in particular.

Synonyms: Persian walnut, Heartnu t; French: Noix; Spanish: Nuez; German: Walnuß.

Description: the walnut is the seed of the fruit of the walnut tree (‘Juglans regia’ L.), a tree of the botanical family Juglandaceae that grows height of 20 meters. The fruit is a drupe, to a whose fleshy portion (pericar p and mesoca rp) is greenish; the seed or endocarp is woody and hard, contains a very nutritious dicotyledonous but it seed: the walnut.

Habitat: Walnuts require a tempera te, somewhat cool climate. They grow well in valleys and other places protecte d from freezing in winter. Today their cultivation has extended throughout the temperate regions of the world, particularly Europe, Asia, and North America.

the elimination of uric acid and other waste substances.

• Obesity, because they contain very few calories and prod WALNUT uce a certain feeling of satiety.

Composition per 100 g of raw edible portion • Diabetes, because of their low carbohydrate content while 642 kcal = 2,686 kj providing Energy a certain amount of vitam Protein 14.3 g ins and minCarbohydrates erals.

13.5 g 4.80 g 12.0 μg RE 0.382 mg 0.148 mg 4.19 mg NE 0.558 mg 66.0 μg — 3.20 mg 2.62 mg α-TE 94.0 mg 317 mg 169 mg 2.44 mg 502 mg 2.73 mg 61.9 g 5.59 g — 10.0 mg

Fiber Vitamin A Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Niacin Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin C Vitamin E Calcium Phosphorus Magnesium Iron Potassium Zinc Total Fat Saturated Fat Cholesterol Sodium

Caution

Cucumbers are some what indigestible and may not be well tolerated by those suffering from dyspepsia or that have a frail stomach.

The fact that they are usua lly eaten green contributes to this problem.

To improve tolerance they should be well chewed, and spec imens that are too green and bitter should be 1% 2% 4% 10% 20% 40% avoided. They should 100% always be % Daily Value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet) peeled. provided by 100 g of this food

M P O S I T I O N

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Percentage distribution of fatty acids

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Some foods provide curative and preventive to substances in addition these nutrients. Because of well are benefits, foods that

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Preparation and Use

Raw and whole: Raw walnuts must be chewed very well. If they are indigestible, elimination of the thin yellow skin may help.

Ground: Ground walnuts are easily assimilated by those with chewing difficulty.

Cooked: A great variety of delicious vegetarian dishes can be made from walnuts including meat analogues, “meat” balls, and many others.

Walnut oil: This is very flavorful and nutritious, but is seldom available commercially because it becomes rancid very easily.

WALNUT P E R C E N T A G E

Walnuts are a highly concentrated food containing high levels of essential fatty acids, vitamin B6 and trace elements such as zinc, copper, and manganese.

Protein 14.3% Water 3.65%

Preparación y empleo

Fiber 1.20% Minerals 0.290%

Carbohydr.

11.2%

Fat 0.430% Protein 0.390%

Water 86.5%

Scientific synonym: Anan lt. as sativus Schu Synonyms: Cayenne pinea ás; pple, Nana, Anan French: Ananas; Span ish: Ananás, piña [tropi cal], piña americana; German: Ananas.

Description: Compoun d fruit (formed by the union of the fruits of blossoms around a centr various al fleshy core) of the pinea comosus’ Merr.), a herba ceous plant of the botan pple plant (‘Ananas ical family Bromeliace that reaches a height

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Contents God’s Love for Man The Sinner’s Need of Christ Repentance Confession Consecration

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Growing up Into Christ The Work and the Life

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What to Do With Doubt Rejoicing in the Lord

an was originally endowed with noble powers and a well-balanced mind.

He was perfect in his being, and in harmo ny with God. His thoughts were pure, his aims holy.

But through disobedience, his powers were perverted, and selfishness took the place of love. His nature became so weakened through transgression that it was impossible for him, in his own strength, to resist the power of evil. He was made captive by Satan, and would have remained so forever had not God specially interposed. It was the tempte r’s purpose to thwart the divine plan in man’s creation, and fill the earth with woe and desolation. And he would point to all this evil as the result of God’s work in creating man.

In his sinless state, man held joyful communion with Him “in whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”

Colossians 2:3. But after his sin, he could no

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Faith and Acceptance The Test of Discipleship

A Knowledge of God The Privilege of Prayer

The sinner’s need of Christ

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God’s love for man God, felt in His soul the awful separation that sin makes between God and man. This wrung from His lips the anguished cry, “My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?” Matthew 27:46.

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Faith and acceptance A

Precious promises

s your conscience has been quickened by the Holy Spirit , you have seen something of the evil of sin, of its powe r, its guilt, its woe; and you Promises for those who overcome look upon it with abhorrenc that sin has separated you from e. You feel God, that you are in bondage to the powe struggle to escape, the more r of evil. The more you you realize your helplessnes I have fought the good fight, I have finished the s. Your motives are impure; unclean. You see that your your heart is race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is life has been filled with selfi shness and sin. You long to laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which be cleansed, to be set free. be forgiven, to the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give Harmony with God, likene ss to Him — what can you do to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to obtain it?

It is peace that you need — to all who have loved His appearing.

Heaven’s forgiveness and peace 2 Timothy 4:7, 8 and love in the soul. Mone buy it, intellect cannot procu y cannot re it, wisdom cannot attain to it; you can never hope, by efforts, to secure it. But God your own offers it to you as a gift, “with To him who overcomes I will give to eat from out money and without price.

55:1. It is yours if you will but the tree of life, ” Isaiah reach out your hand and grasp which is in the midst of the Paradise of God. it. The Lord says, “Though as scarlet, they shall be as white your sins be as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as Revela tion 2:7 Isaiah 1:18. “A new heart also wool.” will I give you, and a new spirit will I put within you.” Ezeki el 36:26.

He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second You have confessed your sins, death. and in Revelation 2:7 heart put them away. You have resolved to give yourself to God. Now go to To him who overcomes I will give some of the Him, and ask that He will wash hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which away your sins and give you no one knows except him who receives it. a Revela tion 2:17 new heart. Then believe that He does this because He can holy so to walk even And he who overcomes, and ctly obey has in himse prom perfe ought cannotMy Himised.

This works untilthe is lf also the end, to him I will give power sinful, unholy, we keeps t with the lesson 1 John 2:3-6. “Because Chris over the nations –We ss ofa our ‘He shall ousne whichd.” them righte as He walke norule with Jesus rodown have of iron; They shall be dashed law. ple, exam an to pieces like the potter’s law of God. But taugh for us, leaving us of thehave edwas t while vessels’ sufferHe the claim also – Is also received from My Father. which to meet He lived Revelation follow His steps.” 1 Peter 2:21. on earth shoul , that that ye thedgift made a way of escape for us. t has 27 Chris2:26, just such as we now is ations life which God tion of eternal condiises The prom on earth amid trials and tempt it was inHe who overcomes shall He lived a sinless life. He died for us, we must itbeliev e s has been, — just what be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot what alway have to meet. out his name from ts, — we do receive,iseand take our sins and give He offershistoname it ise the fall of our first paren the Book of Life; will confess andI now Parad befor us,but before MytoFather Him, and before His angels. of God, perfect Revelation 3:5 ours. Jesus law the to heale ence ousness. If you give yourself d the obedi righte ct His perfe us as on d sinful grante then, ur, people of their ousne ss. If eternal life were righte diseases and accept Him as your Savio happiness when they had faith been, for His sake you are havehim He who overcom maymake intion Hi short of this, then the es,life any condi your I will a pillarchara in thectertemple standsof My God, and iled. imper be t’s would Chris rse ous. rightewrite on he shall go out no ntedI will of the whole unive accou more. him the name of Myted sin, with all itsname of character, and you are accep God and the of your place The way would be open for the city in of My God, the New Jerusale m, which d. comes down out be immortalizeof heaven just as if you had not sinned. e God train of woe and misery, to befor from My God. And I will write oneshim My new . He name. t chang the heart e the fall, to Revela Chris befor , this, Adam than for le More possib was tion It 3:12 You are to maintain obedience to God’s abides in your heart by faith. form a righteous character by the and ction with Christ by faith and this conne law. But he failed to do this, To him who overcom es I will grant toofsityour so as I withwillMetoon Him; Myand throne, ual surrender contin also overcam e and sat down with work My Father He will on His throne. do this, as finite men deal long as you God does not deal with us Revela tion 3:21 hts hts are thoug with one another. His thoug compassion. of mercy, love, and tenderest He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and e his way, I will be his God and he shall be My son. forsak d He says, “Let the wicke Revelation 21:7 hts: and thoug his man s hteou and the unrig — to any or all of these he will seek to divert and He will the mind. Do not be misled let him return unto the Lord, by his devices. Many who are really conscientious, and who to our God, for desire to live for God, he too have mercy upon him; and often leads to dwell upon their Bibleweak used: New King James. nesse s, and d thus own faults and blotte by separ have “I ating them from Christ he hopes He will abundantly pardon.” to gain the the center and indulge anxie victory. We should not make ressions, and, ty and fear as to whether we self shall out, as a thick cloud, thy transg be saved .

All the this Sourc turns e of our strength. Commit the the soul away from 55:7; 44:22. keeping of your soul to God, as a cloud, thy sins.” Isaiah and trust in Him. Talk and think Jesus. Let self be lost in Him. of Put away all doubt; dismiss of him your fears. Say with the apost “I have no pleasure in the death not I, but Christ liveth in me: le Paul, “I live; yet and the life which I now live wherefore turn in the flesh I live by the faith that dieth, saith the Lord God: who loved me, and gave Hims of the Son of is God, elf Satan for me.” Galatians 2:20. Rest el 18:32. in God. He is able to keep that yourselves, and live ye.” Ezeki have committed to which you d assurances of ready to steal away the blesse Him. If you will hope of er glimm every God. He desires to take leave yours elf the soul; but you must and every ray of light from in His hands, He not give ear to the not permit him to do this. Do will bring you off died that I might live. tempter, but say, “Jesus has more than conqueror that I should perish.

He loves me, and wills not through Him that nly Father; and I have a compassionate heave has loved you. love, though the although I have abused His When Christ took have been squandered, blessings He has given me human nature upon Him, r, and say, ‘I have I will arise, and go to my Fathe He bound humanity to before Thee, and sinned against heaven, and Himself by a tie of love that Thy son: make can am no more worthy to be called never be broken by any power nts.’” The parable me as one of Thy hired serva save the choic e of ed: man himself. will be receiv tells you how the wanderer Satan will constantly present off, his father “When he was yet a great way allurements to induce us to fell and ran, and break , assion saw him, and had comp this tie — to choose to separ ate Luke 15:18-20. on his neck, and kissed him.” ourselves from Christ. Here is r and touching But even this parable, tende ssing the infinite as it is, comes short of expre Father. The Lord compassion of the heavenly have loved thee declares by His prophet, “I fore with lovingwith an everlasting love: there Jeremiah 31:3. kindness have I drawn thee.”

Faith and acceptance

Steps to happiness

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In A Future of Hope, this universal author motivates an extraordinary campaign for hope, with an aim to present a vision of the future in order to change the present.

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The victory of hope Why is there suffering?

Hope for triumph over evil Dangerous seductions Everlasting life False hope True peace Our only safeguard In defense of th truth Real hope

4 WHY IS THERE SUFFERING?

Many see the work of evil, with its woe and desolation, and question how this

But what did Adam fi nd to be the meaning of the words, “In the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die”?

Was he to be ushered into a more exalte d existence? Adam did not fi nd this to be the meaning of the divine sentence. God declared that as a pena lty for his sin, man should return to the ground: “Dust thou responsible for sin; there was no arbit r unto dust art, and shalt

he was cut off from the tree of life and became subject to death. Immortality had been forfeited by transgression. There could have been no hope for the fallen race had not God, by the sacrifice of His Son, brought immortality within their reach .

While “death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned,” Christ “hath broug ht

8 The law of God is uncha ngeable, a revelation of the character of its Autho r.

God is love, and His law is love. “Love is the fulfill ing of the law.” Says the psalm ist: “Thy law is the truth”; “all thy commandments are righteousness.”

Paul decla res: “The law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.” Roma ns 13:10; Psalm 119:142, 172; Roma ns 7:12. Such a law must be as endur ing as its Author.

It is the work of conversion and sanct ificat ion to reconcile men to God by bring ing them into accord with the princ iples of His law. In the begin ning, man was in perfect harmony with the law of God. But sin alienated him from his Maker. His heart was at war with God’s law. “The carna l mind is enmit y again st God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.” Roma ns 8:7.

But “God so loved the world, that he gave his only begot ten Son,” that man might be reconciled to God, restored to harmony with his Maker. This change is the new birth, without which “he cannot see the kingdom of God.” John 3:16, 3.

for ye judgment, and do just ice: my The first step in reconciliat ion to Keep and e, com to r nea is n God is the conviction of sin. “Sin is themy salvatio revealed. Blessed is transgression of the law.” “By the law righteousness to be the son of is the knowledge of sin.” 1 John 3:4; Roma he ma n that doeth this, and pet h ns 3:20. In order to see his guilt, the sinne ma n that layeth hold on it; that kee r h must test his character by God’s mirro the sabbat h from pol luti ng it, and keepet r s son e Th l… which shows the perfection of a righte evi any ng ous hand from doi to the character and enables him to discer n his theof the stra nger, that join themselves defects in his own. love the name to and , him e serv to d, Lor ant s, everyone The law revea ls to man his sin, but of the Lord, to be his serv pol luti ng from h bat sab provides no remedy. It decla res that deaththat keepet h the nt; even ena cov my is the portion of the transgressor. The it, and taketh hold of y mount ain, hol my to g brin I l wil m the my house of and ma ke them joy ful in 7.

6, 2, 1, 56: prayer ” Isa iah Conviction of Sin

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There is the New Jerusa lem, the metropolis of the glorified new earth.

“Her light was like unto a stone most precious, even like a jasper stone, clear as crysta l.” “The nation s of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honor into it.” “The tabern acle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people , and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.” Revelation 21:11, 24, 3.

e is hea rd, By the people of God a voic , the Stephen sayi ng, “Look up.” Like look up and early Chr istia n mar tyr, they Son of man the see the glor y of God and 7:55, 56. They on His throne. See Act s hum iliat ion, discern the marks of His will that they and hea r the request, “I n me, be with also, whom thou hast give A voice 4. me where I am.” Joh n 17:2 e, holy, ing “They com i h d

the righteous terror on the scene, whi le delivera nce. r thei of ns toke the behold heavens is one ry ang the of st mid the In le glor y whence clea r space of indescribab the sound comes the voice of God like done!” is of many waters, sayi ng, “It Revelat ion 16:17. ven s and the That voice sha kes the hea eart hquake, eart h. There is a mighty were upon t since men h

In the City of God “there shall be no night.” Revelation 22:5. There will be no weariness. We shall ever feel the freshne ss of the morning and ever be far from its close.

The light of the sun will be superseded by a radiance which is not painfully dazzling, yet which immeasurably surpasses the brightn ess of our noontide. The redeemed walk in the glory of perpetual day.

n His servant s Gentiles by the gospel, whe d tidi ngs. gla the s ion nat preach to all al the law The Lord com ma nds, “Se 8:16. The iah Isa s.” iple disc my among the fourth in nd fou is law d’s sea l of Go all the ten, of y, onl is Th . com ma ndment and the title e nam the brings to view bot h Sabbat h was the en Wh er. giv Law the of er6 , the sea l was cha nged by the papal pow iples of Jesus disc e Th . law taken from the it by exa lting are cal led upon to restore memorial r’s ato Cre the as h bat Sab the and sign of His aut hor ity.

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temple of it.” Revelation 21:22. The people of God are privileged to hold open communion with the Father and the Son. Now we behold the image of God as in a mirror, but then we shall see Him face to face, without a dimm ing veil between.

The Triumph of God’s Love

There the loves and sympathies which God Himself has planted in the soul shall

“I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the

This is a brief, simple book that is also thought-provoking, discussing issues such as: why we suffer, true peace, life after death and the ultimate victory of God’s love. It is worthwhile to reflect upon the message of this little book with a big purpose: he who has hope has a great future ahead.

The fifth volume of this unique collection is Happy Couples: A Stable Relationship for Life. Written by Julian and Annette Melgosa, this book shows us how to attain a stable, happy relationship at the different stages that couples go through, from courting through the later years of life.

CONTENTS ent ................. 6 1. The couple … past and pres .................... 13 2. Courtship .............................. ................. 27 3. Newlyweds.............................. .................... 44 4. When children arrive ............ e .................. 61 5. After the children leave hom ...................... 76 6. Crisis within the couple ...... ................. 104 7. In old age ..............................

What is love?

Classical Greek has three terms for referring to what modern languages all gather togeth he expression ‘love’. er under t • Eros. This is the most primary form of love.

It refers to an impulse-seeking sensual satisfa It is passionate love. ction.

• Fileo. This refers to the love provided by a relationship based on emotional satisfaction. It could be used to refer to the love which fosters companionship and friendship as well as the ideal love for nature, knowledge or music.

• Agape. This is the highest representation of love. and not on impulse. It is projected in the other, It occurs on principle even when the other person corresponds to a lesser degre e. It of a marriage relationship and the one which is the infallible love fosters other types of love. Paul, the Apostle, explained this supre me Corinth 2,000 years ago in a letter which now love to believers in forms part of the Holy Scriptures. The essence of this is outlined below :

Love is …

• being patient • being kind • rejoicing in the truth • long-suffering • trusting • tolerating • even more important than faith • even more important than hope

Love is not ...

• being envious • being conceited • being proud • being rude • being selfish • getting angry • being resentful • rejoicing in wrong

Continued from page 30

2. Understand the meaning of being head of the family.

To exercise leadership implies making decisions which benefit both partners, not those “which suit me”. This is the surest way of exercising responsibility in marria ge. The leader is the first …, the first to serve.

3. Reach strictly private agreements. When newlyweds reach a consensus, it should be based

on their personal criteria. The couple should establish their agreements in their own way and not necessarily follow what is normal among their families, friends or neighbors.

4. Maintain a supporting, love-based attitud e.

Any division of jobs will show some defi ciencies.

Therefore, it is necessary for the couple to have a positive attitude and support for each other.

Housework may get out of hand, especially when there are small children at home.

Mutual support may become necessary.

5. Try to be flexible. Rotating housework and other responsibilities may not only be useful but can also be fun, and furthermore , it will allow us to better understand our partner’s perspective. There are men who cannot be left alone because they cannot cook and women who suffer an anxiety attack when faced with a flat tire …

GETTING READY FO

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ES AREA QUESTIONS/ACTIVITI 1. Expectations

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10. In-laws and family

the • ow important to you arerespective relationships with your families? do you • Which of the two of youthese think is responsible for ips? relationsh of your • Would you give up some relations family holidays to deepen with your in-laws? r, who olde get nts • When your pare care will be responsible for their and attention? get nts pare er’s partn your n • Whe e for older, who will be responsibl tion? atten and care their

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for • Who will be responsible economic matters in your marriage? rtant 2. Communication • When it comes to an impo with you speak purchase, will you consult • How do you feel when pay you not er? does partn she or your he and a in up any attention?

• Were you brought how do household of plenty or in one • When you are annoyed,him or her? where money was scarce?ofHow you communicate with ate intim share will this affect your way to d • Are you afrai spending when married? thoughts with him or her? list of • Make up a hypotheticalfor when icts 3. Confl monthly expenditures which n the • Make a list of four points you are married. Write dow you disagree on. most necessary items first. icts? confl face you do • How face them? 7. Sexuality ate how • How does your partner • On a scale of 0 – 10 indicwithin for • Which is your favored style important you rate sex overcoming conflict? marriage. to To win • How often would you want

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reement) • Assess from 0 (total disag amount to 10 (total agreement) the partner of consensus between yourof values tions ques in and yourself and beliefs. es and • Which are the areas of valu

Family planning Sometimes it is necessary to postpone having a family until a more favorable moment in the future . This is an extremely important topic, even when a couple already has children and does not wish to further increase the family because of the destab ilization effect it might have. The box on the follow ing page offers a variety of valid options for planning conception in a responsible way.

In order to decide on a contraception metho d, the couple’s personal circumstances must be considered, sufficient professional guidance should be received, the alternatives should be discussed and a joint decision taken. Family planning is a matter for both spouses and it is inappropriate to lay all the responsibility on only one partner.

When the couple are young, it is unadv isable to opt for sterilization of either partner, even though they may already have children. The family circum stances may change in the future and this metho d is, to all intents and purposes, irreversible. Neithe r is the IUD recommended for couples who decide not to have children for the time being but wish to at a later date; due to the risk of the woman becoming sterile.

A crucial question that a couple must ask themselves is: How

much of an upset would an unwanted pregn ancy cause? If a couple, for whatever reason, cannot or should not have children, it is necessary for them to consider methods with a low failure rate, such as contraceptive pills or hormone implan ts. At the same time, it is necessary to bear in mind that these methods produce significant side effects in certain women, and health complications should be avoided.

Before starting a course of oral contraceptio n it is necessary to undergo a medical examination and to follow the advice of a gynecologist.

If the couple does not want to have childre n for the moment, but if in the event of pregnancy, the upset would be minor, then barrier methods are more recommendable, especially the condom as it is highly reliable without any side effects.

Women with regular periods can take advan tage of a combination of natural methods. Taken together they provide a good indication of the moment of ovulation.

This method requires that by mutual agreem ent they decline intercourse on certain days of the month.

However, the procedure, if well managed, is harmless, cheap, with no side effects and relatively effective.

The authors offer a host of ideas for handling the main facets of being a couple, the most common conflicts, sexuality at different ages, domestic violence, divorce or the loss of a spouse, and many other topics.

HOW TO PREVENT

DIVORCE

1994) maintain that all anahan, S. and Sandefur, G., persistent abuse or University of Harvard (McL is the at there y e stud wher a of ple gs exam ndin fi for ict, The ring from a high level of confl gain more by staying the members of a family suffe However, those marriages with a low level of conflict expressing the view rce. are we divo this, from t fi ed by divorce. With alcoholism, bene children is less than that caus rce as a viable solution, they should endeavor to together, and the harm to the divo see ents, reem disag in certa st that although couples, amid rce. lems and thus prevent a divo find a solution to their prob aimed at preventing divorce: egies strat of p grou a ned Below we have outli

like this, their disappointment • Resolution and of conflicts. dissatisfaction To overcome will be such that the array of they will want conflicts which to separate. Both necessarily have to think arise out of that a happy living together, marriage is only it is necessary achieved with a to be well good measure prepared of endeavor and in conflict sacrifice on both resolution parts. And even skills. with good will • Constant on both parts, verbal the relationship A . exchange will go through lack of verbal some frustrating exchange moments. tive and effec tisfaction, as dissa al Sexu . alive life sex communication • Keep your reason problem in married dy mentioned, may be one alrea is a very subtle, pernicious have we oy a the most Regular conversation, from other options which may destr at an life. ence ing As the years go by we experi seek for e. rativ impe is certain l to the most intimate,cataracts (which affect ct should not be neglected aspe sequaentia incon 50% iage. of This deterioration of our organi retired marr people and ), p dshi sm. Althou frien , gh there aretrust gthens ionship. require surgery. Which activity stren a relat durin ever time thegcase some people whose facultiThis may be, es remain until a s. g bondintact these problems interfere with feelings. A relationship full ntictasks romaay everyd very advanced age, lovin • Loving and rian res a certain loss orita auth An of faculti s. es dutie is such as readin and loving words and gestu hes e authority and g, touc sewing • Shar ntic , or shopp roma of ing. ses Elderly considered norma the spou l among elderly one or people part of . both ofpeople ing the flame of love for keep , even tallenses, if they use attitude on the amen correct fund is ive on ded should foun It ip en.

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