Inspiration

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 other day I went to a gas station and waited in a very long line because the price of gas there was very low.  When it was finally my turn, I tried to insert my card for payment, but the entryway seemed blocked.  I thought it was strange because I had just inserted the membership card required, prior to inputting the payment card.  I tried, and tried, but … [Read more...] about Just Ask

“The Lord’s true love is surely not spent, nor has his compassion failed; they are new every morning . . .”[1] I had not spent much time in the Book of Lamentations. Until now, I had not needed it. I went looking there, however, because I was lamenting. I was lamenting the sacking of the Capitol of the United States by a mob, set aflame by an embittered and delusional … [Read more...] about FOR LOVE’S SAKE SET US FREE

We live in stunning, turbulent times. In moments like these, we look around our world and see the physical, mental, and spiritual chaos caused by Covid-19, the economic downturn, political  divisions and racial injustice. In the past week, we’ve lived through unprecedented political rancor. The political unrest in the US reached an explosive peak, with the dreadful … [Read more...] about Hope When It Hurts

Whenever I start a new year, I cannot help calling to mind the words of Scottish writer and philosopher, Thomas Carlyle, which I most likely shared with you before. Carlyle was attending a party on New Year’s Eve in his native Scotland.  There was much laughter, music and food, and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves, with the exception of Carlyle.  He became … [Read more...] about At the Center of Immensities