“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going.”—Ecclesiastes 9:10, NKJV Just when I thought that residents of California were finally getting a break from all the wildfires, I learned of new ones leaving death … Read more
At this time of the year, we need to take stock of what we have done to relieve the pain and suffering that millions of Americans and other people in the world face every day. Even though the United States is one of the leading food-producing nations in the world, millions of our citizens go … Read more
Often, we hear the words “in Jesus’ name” at church, on the street, at home, after each prayer, and in many other instances in our daily interactions. However, to me, the phrase is a mind-boggling one. Is it only used when we ask God to do something for us? Is it just the cliché we … Read more
On a daily basis we face many storms. Whether it is based on politics, finances, health, or relationships, how we deal with these storms will help to determine whether or not we will survive while in the midst of them. The narrative that is found in Mark 4:35-41 describes an incident that took place when … Read more
It is well known that Seventh-day Adventists, in general, are healthy people. Recent articles in the National Geographic magazine have focused on the fact that Seventh-day Adventist Church members practice a healthy lifestyle and, on average, live healthier lives than the rest of the population. The health message is a core part of Adventist teachings. … Read more
“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”—Matthew 5:16, NKJV Years ago, a young Christian girl entered the doors of a Seventh-day Adventist Church after two young Adventists whom she knew extended an invitation to her. She was away from her family, her … Read more
“Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.”—Psalm 34:11, NIV If you were asked to name eight of the 10 sons of Haman, would you be able to do it? (Esther 9:7-10) This was just one of many areas Pathfinders were expected to answer questions about for this … Read more
The Church Planting initiative that the North American Division has launched in this quinquennial (2015 -2020) has motivated many churches, members, and leaders to re-examine their true mission in the world. We are commissioned to “ ‘Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of … Read more
Martha, Mary, and Lazarus, one family, under the same roof, sharing common areas. There is not much biographical information about the trio, but one thing is for sure, they were Jesus’ faithful followers and friends (see John 12:1-3). The little we know about them is sufficient to draw an illustration of devout service and unwavering … Read more
When God created us, one of His objectives was to have a relationship with us as He had with the angels. The enemy of our soul, Satan, has calculated that if he can keep us from communicating with God, then he can destroy that relationship. The primary way of communicating with God is through prayer. … Read more
