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About
Ellen White

llen White was born in 1827 near Portland, Maine, U.S.A. Seventh-day
Adventists believe that God called her to be a prophet and gave her
messages through dreams and visions, as foretold in such Bible passages
as Joel 2:28, 29 and Ephesians 4:11-13.
Ellen Whites writings bring messages of hope that express the love of Jesus
for every person. She proclaimed that the Ten Commandments are based on Gods
great love and that God will help His children keep His commandments as a
response to that love. Ellen White dedicated her entire life to serving others.
The editors of Visionary invite you to read Ellen Whites writings for yourself to
discover, enjoy, and build a stronger friendship with Jesus.

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