There is a song that, regardless of how many times I hear it played, resonates with me in such a way that it’s like I’m hearing it for the very first time. Do you know what I mean? The song to which I’m referring is, I Can Only Imagine, by the contemporary Christian group Mercy Me, which by the way was made into a feature film of the same name. I definitely encourage you to … [Read more...] about “I Can Only Imagine”
“A Time for Present Truth?”
Near the latter part of last year, a debate arose among some Adventists on social media as to why pastors today are not preaching “present truth” to their congregations. My initial reaction to this was that I wondered why would anyone use a public platform to discuss issues that are germane to a specific group of people, in this case Seventh-day Adventists. I’m sure that the … [Read more...] about “A Time for Present Truth?”
The Great Disappointment?”
You don’t have to be a student of the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church to understand what is meant by the phrase, “The Great Disappointment.” As we know, the early pioneers of our denomination were a part of what has been referred to in American history as the Second Great Awakening. This was a Protestant religious revival during the early 19th century in the United … [Read more...] about The Great Disappointment?”
That’s What Friends Are For
It is so hard to believe that we have reached the first day of the month of October. Summer, sadly, is officially over and fall is here whether we’re ready or not. It is also hard to believe that as we enter the fall season, we are also entering the eighth month of this pandemic, which, by all accounts, has changed our lives forever. It has changed how we worship, how we work, … [Read more...] about That’s What Friends Are For
Is Justice Possible?
It is almost next to impossible these days to turn on the television or whatever device you may use for your news and entertainment, without hearing the call for justice in one form or another. The call for justice can be heard from the streets of the cities across our nation and yes, even the world. It can be heard from protestors who feel their rights have been abused by a … [Read more...] about Is Justice Possible?