I think my parents did a pretty balanced job of raising me. I was taught that no one was better than me and that I am no better than anyone else. A while back I was listening to a documentary on NPR , talking about how awkward it was for people who served as maids … Continue reading –>
Sometimes I wonder if God keeps us from seeing all of the successes of our ministries in order to keep us humble, but yet He lets us see just enough to keep us going. We all need an encouraging nudge in the right direction from time to time. Some of these nudges may seem more … Continue reading –>
Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Pastor Richard Wurmbrand, the author of Tortured for Christ, suffered terribly for the Lord. Yet he said that even while in prison, he saw fellow believers practice generous … Continue reading –>
When this topic came up some years ago, there was no real discussion about the practice of tithing as described in the books of Moses. We were then, and still are very keen to move on to the justification of the Seventh-day Adventist position on tithing. In this study I have purposely concentrated on the … Continue reading –>
Understandably, there are many who are unaware of the difference between tithes and offerings. Many – even seasoned members – are surprised to learn there is a difference. Tithe is not used locally, like for church maintenance, Sabbath School supplies and so on. The offerings cover those needs, while the tithe goes to pay the … Continue reading –>
Welcome to 2023! I have never been to 2023 before, so I am just as new here as you are, but we are all in this together. I just realized I have not written a single thing all year! So I’d better get busy now. Some of us are eagerly looking forward to turning the … Continue reading –>
I would like to begin this by saying I am surprised at the lies and deceptions the world is falling for today. The truth is so plain and clear. and it seems the enemy makes man fall with such little effort. Like all the serpent had to say was, “You shall not surely die,” and … Continue reading –>
For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13 NKJV A while back I was having a group Bible study about the Sabbath. During the study I was surprised when an Adventist friend told the group and me, “It does not matter if we keep the Sabbath any more. Romans … Continue reading –>
It is with much sadness that I have to report that Shirley de Beer passed away today. She has been in hospital with a kidney infection and although it was hoped that she would pull through and rejoin us on Sabbath School Net, that was not to be. Her relatives said that she died strong … Continue reading –>
While we are looking at apparent “contrary passages” in Scripture, let’s take a look at another one not included in this week’s lesson. In 1 Samuel 28:1-25, even though Saul has outlawed mediums he goes to consult one. He wants to talk to Samuel, who is dead. Ironically, he never wanted to talk to Samuel … Continue reading –>
