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Stronger Together
In 1 Corinthians, Paul compares the early church to a physical body. One analogy that he uses is that of an eye and a hand; the eye cannot tell the hand “I don’t need you.” The eye does not have the ability to grasp an object and without the eye, the hand will fumble around aimlessly. However, by … Continued
Come Home: A Follow-up on Church Dropouts
There’re many old sayings about home: “Home is where the heart is,” and “Home sweet home” are two well-known clichés. However, just as “family” does not simply indicate people to whom you have a blood relation, “home” does not refer simply to the place in which you dwell. Home can refer to people with whom you feel … Continued
To the Rescue
It’s a bright, sunny day. You’re at the beach – perhaps playing some volleyball with friends, building a sandcastle with your daughter, or jumping in the waves with your spouse. Suddenly, from out deep in the water, you hear a voice calling, “HELP!” You scan the horizon and spot the source: a child has gone out too deep … Continued
Searching For the Lost
Have you ever lost something precious? What did you do to try and recover it? Did you say to yourself, “Oh, forget about it. I’m sure it’ll turn up someday.” Probably not. It’s much more likely that you searched tirelessly until you recovered the missing item. In Luke 15:3-10 (NIV), Jesus tells two parables: Then Jesus told them this … Continued
The Narrow Road
Picture this: you’re out on a Sabbath afternoon hike. As you’re walking along the main path, you see another path that trails up a steep incline. Your son begs you to take the alternate path, imploring that you could see all sorts of new exciting things along the way. In that moment, you have two choices: take … Continued
First Love: Dropouts’ Beginning Experiences in the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Do you remember when you fell in love for the first time? Perhaps you couldn’t stop talking to your friends and family about the special person in your life. Or, maybe you waited with eager anticipation for each time you got to see him or her. Now, do you remember when you first became a Seventh-day … Continued
The Leaky Bucket: Examining Church Dropouts
Have you ever carried a leaky bucket? One that, no matter how cautiously you carried it or how carefully you patched it up, just won’t stop dripping? Even if you haven’t been in such a situation, it’s obvious that you couldn’t let the bucket drip indefinitely. Think of the cost – how much water you … Continued