Have you ever noticed how money is a topic that no one wants to talk about? A conversation can be sailing nicely along, but then the topic of finances comes up and suddenly things come to a screeching halt. Or, perhaps when you’re in church, you remain tuned in until the church budget is discussed … Continued
The holiday season is upon us; wherever you look, you are reminded of Christmas. Perhaps it’s bright, twinkly lights and candles decorating every surface. Maybe it’s nativity scenes set up – either indoors or out. Or, sadly, it might be more secular symbols of Christmas, such as reindeer and elves. The Christmas season provides the … Continued
Why do you go to church? While the question may seem simple enough on the surface, when you get down to the heart of the matter, you must ask yourself what role corporate worship plays in your spiritual life. While there are some who ignore the importance of worshipping together in a church setting, Paul … Continued
The writings of Ellen G. White are an integral part of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. While the Adventist Church holds the Bible as its only creed and strongly adheres to the teaching of the Scriptures, Ellen G. White’s writings are viewed as a secondary companion to the Bible – more so than ordinary Christian literature. As … Continued
“BAM! BAM! BAM!” Can you imagine the sound of Martin Luther’s hammer ringing out as he nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the All Saint’s Church in Wittenberg? On October 31, 1517, this radical German friar did just that, setting in motion the events that would become known as the Protestant Reformation. While Luther … Continued
There’s an old poem by John Donne, a famous Protestant preacher and pastor, as well as poet, which begins, “No man is an island entire of itself…” This saying could not be more true – especially when it comes to ministry. Throughout the Bible, we see many examples of spiritual leaders being made stronger by those … Continued
One would think that being part of a church family includes attending corporate church services with fellow Adventists. However, for some of those who consider themselves members of the Seventh-day Adventist church, this is not the case. In 2013, a survey of church members around the world was conducted under the direction of the General Conference … Continued
With summer’s end comes the start of a new academic year for young people. As they start school, many may disconnect from their local churches because of busyness, or alternatively, they may find reasons to further engage in a local congregation. When you think back to your time as a young person in the Adventist Church, … Continued
Think back to when you were a child. Did your family engage in family worship every day? Perhaps you sang songs together, read mission stories, learned memory verses, or shared prayer requests together. If you did participate in family worship time daily, how did this impact your spiritual life? If there were no family worships at your home or … Continued
Are you good at making excuses? Perhaps you rationalize eating a meal you know isn’t healthy, not making time for important things like exercise or sleep, or skipping too many weeks of church in a row. As humans, we are typically good at justifying our bad choices. When it comes to making time for daily … Continued
Our last blog looked at the views of Pathfinders regarding the use of alcohol, tobacco (specifically cigarettes), and eating a healthy diet. However, how carefully do other Adventist young people follow the health guidelines taught by our Church? According to a European study conducted in 2007 (n=5,415), 66% of young Adventists ages 14 to 25 … Continued
Health is a huge topic of discussion in our society today. There’s always some new product to help you lose weight, keep you looking younger, make you feel better, or improve your life in some way. As a follower of Christ, we are told that our bodies are the dwelling of the Holy Spirit and therefore should … Continued