Written by: William J. Cork I’m a Seventh-day Adventist because of hope. As Wayne Hooper put it, “We have this hope that burns within our hearts—hope in the coming of the Lord. We have this faith that Christ alone imparts, faith in the promise of His Word.” We have this hope. 1. We have this hope because we believe Jesus is coming to heal our world and … [Read more...] about We Have This Hope
A More Spacious Vision
I think I have always been fascinated by imagination. When I was a teenager, it seemed to be the element that separated the true artists, musicians, poets, and writers from the rest of us. It was a quality that transcended mere talent and hard work. It was mysterious. When I listened to the singer/songwriters of my time, like James Taylor, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, and … [Read more...] about A More Spacious Vision
Disability in the church: Givers or takers?
Disabled, differently-abled, handicapped, special needs. Even though I have a child who fits these terms and I am well-versed in the etiquette of this community, I often feel awkward and confused about how to deal with other families in the disabled community. Because we are all unique, there isn’t a perfect formula for navigating this population. Some may avoid … [Read more...] about Disability in the church: Givers or takers?
Invisible No More
A few years ago I happened to be in Chicago on a Thursday evening. A friend and I were able to get tickets to a taping of the radio program “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me.” After the taping, the host, Peter Sagal, and members of the panel, fielded questions from the audience. When given the opportunity I asked: “What do you do the rest of the week?” It was a silly question … [Read more...] about Invisible No More
THE GEOMETRY OF PRAYER
“All prayer is social. We discover this when we pray for others.”1 I have a friend who has endured many operations. He bears the scars of the expeditions surgeons have made deep within his body. A liver transplanted, heart valves repaired, cleaned, and adjusted, ducts cleansed, fevers abated, numbness cancelled and, on top of everything else, a conflagration of COVID. He has … [Read more...] about THE GEOMETRY OF PRAYER