"A person exists to be the agent of creative goodness. When we thus create goodness we are both ourselves raised from the dead and also the agents to others of resurrection.”1 My memory of the resurrection of the dead cannot be separated from paintings I saw as a child. Whole families were climbing out of their graves together. They were dressed like they were going to … [Read more...] about After Easter
“THE PEARL, THE CELLO, THE ICEBERG”
“There is nothing in this world or the next, absolutely nothing, which cannot, and will not, be turned into the valid currency we need to buy the one pearl of great price.[1] I’ve always agreed with Joni Mitchell when she sings, “Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone?” We’re getting plenty of practice at seeing what is gone. We’ve … [Read more...] about “THE PEARL, THE CELLO, THE ICEBERG”
Jesus Calling
Earlier this year, a friend of mine sent me a box of books she no longer used. The box contained a small devotional book titled Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence by Sarah Young. This little book has had a real impact on my life. Let me explain. For starters, Ms. Young has chosen to write the book in the first person, as if Jesus is speaking … [Read more...] about Jesus Calling
Adventist Women of Inspiration
“When a great and decisive work is to be done, God chooses men and women to do this work, and it will see the loss if the talents of both are not combined.” - Evangelism, 469 Most organizations and institutions have been founded by individuals possessing foresight and a compelling, well-articulated vision regarding the future potential of that entity. These individuals … [Read more...] about Adventist Women of Inspiration
Just Wondering
March 7—can you believe that it’s been one whole year since we worshipped together in the Sligo Church Building? I think most of us thought it would just be a month or so before we would be back, or at least we’d be back by summer. But, here we are one year later. We’ve been very fortunate that our very competent media team, pastors and members have worked so … [Read more...] about Just Wondering