Ednor Davison
As we wind our way down the corridors of time, we are always made cognizant that the future is never guaranteed to anyone. The tragedy of Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 starkly reminds us of that fact. Nevertheless, for those who trust in the Lord with all their hearts (Psalm 9:10), there is another kind of … Read more
Perhaps you know one, two, or, unfortunately, countless numbers of young adults who formerly sat on the pews in your church. Perhaps you were his Pathfinder leader and invested lots of time with him as he was growing up. Maybe you were her Sabbath School teacher and counseled her several times. Or, perhaps, you were … Read more
Jesus made this point to His disciples during the Sermon on the Mount. He said, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a [bushel]. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to … Read more
Within the boundaries of the Southern New England Conference four one-teacher schools are thriving. These schools are staffed by teachers who are on the front line of Christian education every day, basically by themselves. It’s hard to imagine being the only adult at school day by day, having no other adults to talk with about … Read more
“As Jesus passed on from there, He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax office. And He said to him, ‘Follow Me.’ So he arose and followed Him.”—Matthew 9:9 (NKJV). Matthew is here writing about himself. But note the modesty of his expression: “a man, named Matthew.” He even omitted the fact that … Read more
What I am about to ask is radical and hard, perhaps one of the more difficult things you will do in your life. For the last year and a half, this column has been dedicated to Compassion, a movement of children, youth, young adults, and adults who have become the heart, eyes, hands, and feet … Read more
In Matthew 5:13, 14, Jesus uses two metaphors to describe the function and activity of Christians. In verse 13, Jesus says, “You are the salt of the earth.” In verse 14, Jesus says, “You are the light of the world.” Both metaphors are action words that denote some function and activity. Salt is essential for … Read more
This is a story about a guy who had never read a book in his whole life, and the couple who sent him a 384-page volume about Bible prophecy. The book, of course, is The Great Controversy. Ellen White’s book is part of a worldwide outreach movement that has gathered so much momentum in the … Read more
Eight students graduated from the Northeast Evangelism Training School’s (NETS) fall 2013 program. The event was held on December 8 at the Chan Shun Dining Commons on the campus of Atlantic Union College. The ceremony, attended by about 120 people, signaled the completion of the second NETS four-month program and the first one to be … Read more
“The end of all things is near; therefore, be of sound judgment and sober spirit for the purpose of prayer. Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaint. As each one has received a special gift, employ it in … Read more
