Actions of unions, conferences and individuals in disharmony with church policy may be addressed at Annual Council as well.
Read MoreAre you acting on your Seventh-day Adventist beliefs?
The true measurement of a person's worth isn't what they say they believe in, but what they do in defense of those beliefs.
Read MoreUgly Americans
In 1958 Eugene Burdick and William Lederer published "The Ugly American," a novel dealing with the inept political machinations of Americans in Southeast Asia. This bestseller birthed the expression “ugly American."
Read MoreThe unchanging papacy
In the wake of Pope Francis’ recent visit to the United States, the notion has been nurtured that real change may at last be in the offing for the Roman Catholic Church.
Read MoreA blood moon: a token of the papacy's true character
In light of such deadly moral contradictions, a blood moon seems to me an appropriate token of the papacy’s true character, and a present warning of what is still to come.
Read MorePope Francis, Sunday and Seventh-day Adventists
For over 100 years, Seventh-day Adventists have anticipated Sunday legislation in fulfillment of end-time prophecy.
Read MoreSay 'Uncle!'
When I was a kid, I used to get into all kinds of fights with my two brothers—over all kinds of silly stuff. Anybody who has brothers or sisters knows what I’m talking about.
Read MoreGreasy fingers
“Beware of the greasy finger effect,” my new supervisor warned me.
Read MoreGod is craving your time
Life is made up of time. That is, fragments of time when added together make up life.
Read MoreRadical spirits
Adventist scholar Laurel Damsteegt has done a thorough study into the relationship between Spiritualism and feminism in the nineteenth century.
Read MoreTest case one: Adventists and Kim Davis
I couldn’t help but think about Kim Davis, who recently put her job on the line to stand strong for her convictions.
Read MoreEthical eating
As Adventists, we have an acute awareness of the God’s principles for ideal health, and we believe that, as we draw closer to our redemption, God seeks to more fully restore His image within His people.
Read MoreWhat if the Bible is really true?
In doing some research for another article, I happened upon a quote from an article written in Spectrum magazine after I first shared my testimony six years ago.
Read More1 million GLOW tracts to be ‘scattered’ in Philadelphia before Pope’s arrival
In Pope Francis’ first visit to the USA Sept. 22, thousands of fans will greet him in Washington D.C.
Read MoreGod wants us to eat meat
When did you become a Christian? Years and years ago? A couple of years ago? This year? This month? Today?
Read MoreCome and see
Often, we create imaginary scenes and then hold on to them as if they were real. The tragedy of it all is that it is so easy to believe lies and dismiss truth.
Read MoreHigher criticism in the Adventist church
The question of women’s ordination dominated the headlines at the recent 2015 General Conference, but the real concern was the advancing power of “higher criticism” within the church.
Read MoreThe horse that wouldn't go to church
Samuel had changed. All of his co-workers had noticed. As a foreman at the local flour mill, it was his duty to inspect the transactions and conduct of those under him.
Read MoreDid Jesus really exist?
Radical skepticism about the claims of the gospels is in vogue, including the “Jesus as myth” position, which argues that Jesus never even existed.
Read MoreConundrum of the balanced view
The year was 1999, and a denominational publishing house heard my conversion story from homosexuality, and asked me to submit my story for publication, as a resource for our denomination.
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