Race is pitted against race, families are turning against each other, and even those within the family of Christ are being affected by turmoil of this world. Because of these events, it has become increasingly easy to focus on our differences. However, it is time that we concentrate more than ever on the things that … Continued
One of the cornerstones of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is its health message. Traditionally, this includes abstaining from the use of unclean meat, alcohol, tobacco products, and drugs, but may include abstaining from eating any meat or even using any animal products. The values of daily exercise, water intake, and adequate sleep have also been … Continued
Have you ever wanted tell a friend something, but when you were talking to them, forgot what you were going to say? Or you get up from your chair, start walking down the hall and then wonder what you intended to do? If you are like most of us, sometimes your memory slips when it … Continued
There’s an old adage that says, “You can’t judge a book by its cover.” While we know that it’s impossible to judge a person’s character without getting to know them or understand a situation with no background knowledge, how many times do we succumb to our human tendencies to judge? Even as followers of Jesus, it is … Continued
After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. And they cried out in a loud voice: For most … Continued
Are you the type of person who wakes up as soon as their alarm goes off, jumps out of bed, and is ready to take on the day? Or are you more the slow wakeup type, needing a few extra minutes and a warm drink before you are ready to face whatever the day holds? Whatever type … Continued
Have you ever tried to juggle? Perhaps you have tried to toss around a few tennis balls or beanbags in the air at once. Those who are extremely talented in this area are able to keep many items in the air as they juggle; bowling balls, knives, and flaming torches are some of the most … Continued
Have you ever stood on one side of a glass door while another friend tried to talk to you from the other side? While it may have seemed comical at first to try to have a conversation, it’s likely that, at some point, it got frustrating. Perhaps you motioned for your friend to open the door … Continued
Imagine it’s a bitterly cold Friday night. Just as you lift your mug to sip a warm drink, the phone rings. It is someone in crisis who needs you right now. Quickly, you gulp down your warm drink, wearily put back on your coat, and head to help. You don’t get home until the wee hours … Continued
Bolstering the Hope Channel’s Family Outreach When you consider television programming for families with children and teens, what pops into your head? Perhaps you think of brightly colored cartoons or beloved puppets. Maybe you think of programming that teaches children their numbers and letters or simple life lessons through song. For older children, teen dramas may come to … Continued
At the end of a long day, many people like to sit down in front of the television and unwind. When it comes to TV programming, we all know that many of the programs available are far from Godly and do little to enhance one’s walk with Jesus. However, there is one major exception offered … Continued
How connected are Adventist college graduates to the Seventh-day Adventist Church? This was the subject of a 2012-13 study commissioned by the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists, led by Dr. Douglas Jacobs from Southern Adventist University with a team of researchers from Oakwood and Southern Adventist Universities. Over one thousand recent graduates from both universities and Pacific Union College participated in … Continued