The illustration of a lighthouse has long been used when describing the Church. Just because a ship runs off course does not mean it all is lost. So it is with the Church; followers of Christ are to be a beacon of light in a world that is filled with darkness, leading those who are wondering and … Continued
There’s no doubt about it: the world is changing and fast! Popular culture tells us that many lifestyles, personal choices, and actions are “okay” – things that even 10 or 20 years ago wouldn’t have been accepted. As Christians, many times it’s hard to balance being “in the world but not of the world.” This can be … Continued
Have you ever looked at a landscape covered in snow? Even if you haven’t seen one in person, you’re sure to have seen one in pictures. In the cold of winter, many times it appears that everything is dead; there is no sign of life in the trees, the flowers are dead and buried under … Continued
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