But, Mr. Wagoner, “They slap me, I slap them. That’s how I’ve always done it!” True, that is how our carnal nature operates. But it is wrong, according to God’s Word.
Read moreIf You Have the Freedom to Read This, You Can Thank a Jew
Neither the Jewish people nor the citizens of the United States have kept these basic civilization rules perfectly. But the United States has the distinction of repenting and restoring those broken principles.
Read moreIs the Modern State of Israel Really in Bible Prophecy? (Part 2)
Where does the living God dwell upon this earth today? Not in a physical temple. The New Testament clearly teaches that the church is the temple upon this earth. Earthly temples are history.
Read moreWitches, Rituals, and Paganism in the Church
The spirit operating in Ellen White was the Holy Spirit, not that of Satan. This depiction in the Spectrum article is an abomination and warrants an apology to the readers for what was done to God’s Prophet and the horrific message it sends.
Read moreReclaiming the lost art of saying "I'm Sorry"
He would not bring himself to say, "I'm sorry"?! How many Great Controversies do we ignite through our pride, that could have been averted, had we just humbled ourselves?
Read moreThe Cool
The desire to be ‘cool’ has infected Pastors, Youth pastors, parents, politicians, Pathfinder Jamborees, and college students and faculty. The Cool has infected all aspects of our lives.
Read moreBorder Patrol Takes a Friend: The Truth of Two Kingdoms
Then suddenly, everything took an unexpected turn! He bolted from the table, rushed into his office and closed the door behind him. We were left stunned—until we saw why.
Read moreAn Open Letter to Elders at Village SDA Church
The rightful authority of the church is being subverted and taken from you—it’s a clear power grab.
Read moreA Pearl of Great price
We, (you and I) are the heritage of the Lord, because the Righteousness of Christ is our robe. There is no other way to enter the Promised Land.
Read moreLooking at Adventist Dating, Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage
Are you beginning to see why churches don’t talk much about the biblical subject of divorce and remarriage? The world’s standard is to divorce for any given reason and feel free to remarry.
Read moreWhat I like About The Adventist Message
We are standing on the shoulders of giants, through no particular virtue of our own. There are other Christian believers who have a depth of commitment to the Lord that sometimes exceeds our own.
Read moreWe’ve Been Sold For Nothing!
When the GC aligned with the UN, it was presented as a means to expand the Church’s global influence for the gospel. But has it? A revival of primitive godliness is absent.
Read moreImportant Announcement !!
I am formally affirming my continued and unwavering commitment to the foundations of my faith. I affirm the Holy Scriptures as the inspired, authoritative Word of God.
Read moreThe Village Church Seventh-Day Adventist Methodist Religious Liberty Meeting Was Awesome (part 2)
Village Seventh-day Adventist Church on Sabbath. Nice job, Michigan.
The Church must be separated from the state. We are a living church lashed to a dead state. In order to call someone out of Babylon, we have to be out ourselves.
Read moreThe Village Church Seventh-day Adventist Methodist Religious Liberty Meeting was Awesome
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 moreMusings Of An Old Pastor: The Church or the Organization?
Keep in mind, it’s not Dr. Vine who is causing division in the church. The division is caused by the people who refuse to have a discussion about these things.
Read moreMusings Of An Old Pastor: Some Observations (part 2)
The fact that we have entered into agreement with the United Nations and its World Health Organization has been for many of us a disappointing revelation. What were they thinking?
Read moreMusings Of An Old Pastor
There seemed to be no need to take up a personal cross and follow Christ. Over the years I have seen this “no victory” theology growing throughout the church. It’s been an ongoing disappointment for me as a pastor.
Read moreEach Day of Creation Reversed in Prophecy
In the future when the prophesied signs begin, the idea of slow, gradual geologic processes will be ripped further apart with each new event. The Creator will demonstrate His power over every aspect, every day of creation, once again.
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