Ellen G. White Estate: Photographs

James and Ellen White
c. 1864

By the time this photograph was taken the Whites were well established in Battle Creek, Michigan. The previous year Ellen had received her first major health reform vision, but a few months later her eldest son, Henry, died at the age of 16 of pneumonia.

Thought for the Day

Christ is the great center, the source of all strength. His disciples are to receive their supplies from Him. The most intelligent, the most spiritually minded, can bestow only as they receive. Of themselves they can supply nothing for the needs of the soul. We can impart only that which we receive from Christ; and we can receive only as we impart to others. As we continue imparting, we continue to receive; and the more we impart, the more we shall receive. Thus we may be constantly believing, trusting, receiving, and imparting. Desire of Ages, p. 370