Certain structures can train people’s conscience to be silent. This is eternally dangerous. Silence never removes the cost, it only relocates it. Truth delayed in the name of ‘stability’ results in greater damage.
Read moreReforming The Church
Where the need for educational, health, and spiritual reform is paramount, SDA organizationalism is focused on protecting employment. The time is ripe for reformation and renewal.
Read moreThe Seventh Husband !
I sometimes envy those who were raised Adventist or came from multi-generational Adventist families. I was raised Lutheran – Missouri Synod.
Read moreA Funny Thing Happened on the Road to Liberalism
I find that data very encouraging about young men and very frightening about this generation of young women.
Read moreIs Social Justice a Trojan Horse? Pt. 2
Beware of the “the beast” and “dragon” connection (Revelation 13:1-18). Along with Marxism, these two “warriors” are also hiding in the wooden belly of the social justice movement.
Read moreWithout a Wedding Garment, pt. 3
As I reflect on a number of representations on righteousness by faith which I have heard over the years, I feel I have too readily accepted the fanciful and incomplete ideas of false-gospel salesmen.
Read moreWithout a Wedding Garment, Part 2
The result will be tainted by the bad motives sin introduces into so much of what we do. But “By His perfect obedience He has made it possible for every human being to obey God’s commandments.”
Read moreWithout a Wedding Garment, pt. 1
The king invited the guests. The king provided the special wedding garment to be worn to the wedding. You needed an invitation to get in. You were expected to wear the wedding garment provided.
Read moreWhy I Went to St. Louis
getting washed behind the ears together (we all need cleansing, humility and spiritual alignment from time to time along the bumpy life of this sinful world, and this is a great opportunity),
Read moreGive Not Thine Heritage to Reproach
But actually, Christ must be fully restored as our King, BEFORE the close of time, because the fact that He HAS been restored as our King is what allows the close of time to become a reality.
Read moreThe Thoughtful Hour: A Warning For Everyone (Part 2)
The civil authorities, having a cursory understanding from a religious past (Pilate’s wife, a woman representing a church), will begin to get that tingly feeling that something does not add up.
Read moreAnd So… Here We Are
If there were ever time for an awakening among Adventists, it is now. But even that word – “Adventist” – what does it mean anymore?
Read moreIt Is Worth One
When we arrived, the prison was heavily guarded, and we had to pass through multiple checkpoints, each involving a search, before being allowed to proceed. It was close to 100 degrees that day.
Read morePastor Dennis Page's Resignation Letter to Michigan Conference And A Video Update
The events of the last several months have tried my faith like never before. However, I continue to hold on to God, who graciously revealed Himself to me, to His goodness and mercy and to His enduring plan for the good of His people.
Read moreAre You From Above or Beneath?
Ultimately, the honour of this world beneath is no honour at all. It means very little and is only an honour for a very short time. True Christian honour comes from above.
Read moreWhy I Believe the Seventh-day Adventist Message
And so often when I'm studying the Bible in a group or listening to a sermon, I find myself almost surprised and so pleased to see that yes, this makes sense. This fits together. This is consistent.
Read moreThe Watchman
Every one of us has a role to be watchmen on the walls of Zion and to get people ready for the second coming of Jesus. It’s time to get ready and to stay ready.
Read moreFear Proof
Fear is an emotion; a negative emotion. It divides rather than unite. When Adam and Eve sinned, fear entered, and this fear caused them to hide from God.
Read moreTo The Editors of Fulrum7 And My Fellow Adventist Church Members
It is imperative that we church members let our voices be heard and cry out openly about the abuse of power that has taken place in our conference.
Read moreSo, What is The Church?
Over time, an organization can become a complex multi-layered structure that limits efficiency and slows down decision making. We call that a bureaucracy.
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