In 2017 hurricane Irma came through Florida, and many of us evacuated. I went to Tennessee to stay with my sister. The morning the hurricane hit Tampa where I live, I received a text from a friend there who was unable to evacuate. She said she was afraid, but she knew God was with her … Continue reading –>
Lora Hendrickson, Joyce’s niece, has sent a note that Joyce Griffith’s memorial service will be live-streamed and recorded for later viewing on the Caldwell churches YouTube channel! https://youtube.com/channel/UC8t7c8SGQHymfjLvkCEH7vA Sabbath, March 5, 2022, 3pm. MST/ 15:00 MST/ 22:00 GMT. (To figure out when you can view this at your location, you can look up your GMT … Continue reading –>
In Paul’s time, the Greeks saw the whole story of a Savior dying on a cross as “foolishness.” (See. 1 Cor. 1:23) And things haven’t changed much over the centuries. Others have turned the cross into church decorations, necklaces and bracelet trinkets, wholly ignoring the terrible instrument of death that the cross represents. Still others … Continue reading –>
While we are studying about Jesus’ priestly ministry in the sanctuary this quarter, the Tampa First Seventh-day Adventist Church, has asked me to do a seminar on the sanctuary, as a part of their Friday evening Zoom vespers service. Since anyone can join on Zoom, I thought why not invite all my friends from Sabbath … Continue reading –>
Our Redeemer thirsts for recognition. He hungers for the sympathy and love of those whom He has purchased with His own blood. –Ellen White, Desire of Ages, Page 190. What if I told you, no matter what the circumstances of your birth were, you are no accident. God literally loved and dreamed you into existence. … Continue reading –>
While I was in Cradle Roll Sabbath School, before I could even read, I was mesmerized by a picture in my Bible of Jesus dying on the cross. I would study it in church as the preacher preached. As I took in the entire scene, one thought kept reverberating in my heart, Jesus died for … Continue reading –>
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 NLT The Adventist Biblical Research Institute agrees with the modern translations of “one and only” instead of “only begotten.” Hebrews 1:1-14 make it clear … Continue reading –>
As I plan for 2022, I realize God does not need me to dream and make plans as much as He just needs me to surrender my dreams and submit to His plans. I need to allow God to take my life in 2022 and do whatever He pleases with me, in order to prepare … Continue reading –>
I believe the book of Hebrews should definitely be considered with the other four gospels. It is a continuation of the Life of Jesus. It gets us up-to-date on what Jesus is currently doing. Jesus did not just ride off into the sunset after the resurrection. He is actively changing lives, healing and forgiving just … Continue reading –>
As we consider the resurrection of Moses in this week’s Sabbath school lesson, lets take a look at the resurrection in general. In John 14 Jesus knows the disciples are going to miss Him when He goes away so he comforts them. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come … Continue reading –>
