We are all in the midst of the cosmic battle. We are all wounded warriors struggling to survive and even thrive. The other day, to remind myself how everyone is fighting a battle against the adversary in this conflict, I walked into my local grocery store. However, this time I did something different. Instead of … Continue reading –>
The Bible clearly teaches us not to be envious or jealous. “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, nor his male servant, nor his female servant, nor his ox, nor his donkey, nor anything that is your neighbor’s. Genesis 20:17 NKJV Now the works of the flesh are … Continue reading –>
Satan’s biggest and most dangerous lie is that you are not loved. Everything hinges on this one Truth and that is that you are loved. If there is no love then there is no purpose not only for you but for the entire universe. This is why babies born prematurely need to be held. Love gives purpose to survive.
Continue reading -->There is a saying, “kids who are loved at home come to school to learn. Kids who are not loved at home come to school to be loved.” Is it any different in Sabbath School? Is it also true that God’s children (ages 0-125) who know they are loved come to Sabbath school to learn, … Continue reading –>
At this time of year, we are thinking about the most astounding thing that has ever happened in all of universal history: God “became flesh and dwelt among us” (John 1:14). What was the incarnation of God in Christ but the most infinite display of empathy imaginable?! In the person of Jesus Christ, God revealed … Continue reading –>
In this video, Dr JoAnn Davidson focuses on the triune nature of our God. May you experience some of the awe and delight in God that Dr. Davidson projects in her presentation. (Cf. Ps 37:4) . Dr Davidson is a Professor of Theology at Andrews University. This video is about 50 min long, and you … Continue reading –>
“God is love” were the first theological words I ever read. Adventism gave me those words and the expansive perception of reality to which they grant access. What I needed was a way to make sense of the diametrically opposed forces of selfishness and love so obviously waging war within human beings.
Continue reading -->Many feel depressed during the holidays because they don’t have the means, or the family to meet the societal expectations that come with them, but the Advent season isn’t about giving gifts. It is about receiving the greatest and costliest Gift ever given.
Continue reading -->Several years ago, I was showing a set of Christian books to a lady. There were several hardbound books in the set, which also included beautiful art work. The lady loved the books, and asked how much they were. I told her, “Four-twenty-nine.” She was delighted, and exclaimed, “Is that all!” I said, “Yes.” I … Continue reading –>
I am sure that you have friends that no matter how long you are apart from them, once you get together, your friendship resumes right where it left off, as though you had never been apart. This may sound weird, but maybe in one dimension you never were apart! We have physical dimensions such as … Continue reading –>
