By mid-afternoon, much of Jose’s garden is shaded by its large banana trees. An occasional breath of breeze from the nearby river bed […]
Month: August 2017
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Real Family Talk – Differences: Obstacles or Opportunities?
I am in love with a young man from a different country, of a different race, and with many different traditions than mine. […]
Christ’s All-Encompassing Righteousness – Focusing on Jesus, rather than on each other
What a privilege we have as members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to plead with the Lord for revival, reformation, and the latter […]
Plagues and Emerging Infectious Diseases – Are they prophetic?
I saw an ad for a TV show about modern plagues and new infections threatening life on the planet. What are these plagues, […]
Ready to Serve? – God has gifted us with countless opportunities.
Fortunately, I rarely feel envious of others. Emotions I may struggle with are fear and some degree of pride, but envy? No. I’m […]
Can We Trust Our Conscience?
By Mark A. Finley I was recently talking to a young man about the importance of making right decisions. I was fascinated with […]
Gratitude and Generosity – Why should I give offerings?
This is probably the best answer to your question: God’s will is for us to bring to Him our offerings; and His will […]
Keep Watch! – Be prepared for anything and everything, even shocked.
For more than 185 years students of the Bible have been focusing on Matthew 25:1-13 to understand what Jesus expects of His faithful […]
Here I Stand – The role of an ambassador
By Kathryn Proffitt Life is full of surprises. As a young girl, I often dreamed of what I might be when I grew […]
Fame, Fortune, or Jesus? – A story that reveals us at our best, and worst.
Jesus was nearing the end of His earthly ministry. As crowds around Him grew larger with people eager to see this miracle worker, […]
God’s Care – How amazing that He often uses people.
I believe God cares about the small things in our lives. Sometimes He gives me no other choice. That’s Unusual I left […]
The Two Ellen Whites – Which one do you know?
Tonight I watched the film Tell the World with my church family. Afterward everyone, including me, shared their thoughts and reactions—amid a sudden […]