On the next and final day, I was told that word had gotten out to the church leaders over the need to change worship to become more reverent. One person told me, “God answered our prayer!’
Read moreIs The Bible Pro-Life? Pastor Doug Batchelor Answers
Pastor Doug thank you for standing up for all of the commandments and not just one. I've watched you on and off—for the past 2 yrs I've listened to you a lot. I'm a Christian. I'm also Catholic. It may sound crazy but I try to keep the Sabbath and abstain from unclean meats.
Read moreSomething Special Happened to Me Yesterday
And something about that image—the freeze-frame in my mind’s eye of him biting into that apple—sent such a delightful joy throughout my soul.
Read moreCount the Cost: The Hidden Dangers of Government Funding of Religious Education
With external culture wars threatening to break down the doors, religious school administrators and boards who are serious about existing to provide their students with a faith-based foundation should be very intentional about their next steps.
Read moreIt's Time to Reconcile (conclusion)
How can I forgive them? If I am kind and loving toward them, they won’t realize how much they have hurt me. They need to be punished so they’ll see just how bad they are!
Read moreIt's Time To Reconcile (part 1)
We are told by worldly psychotherapists and secular counselors that we should take care of ourselves first and stand up for our rights, especially in our marriages and filial relationships. We are drilled on our need to guard ourselves against “abusive” and “toxic” relationships.
Read moreMeasuring The Strength of Israel
Today, it is very evident, based on the many signs now manifest, that spiritual Israel is facing imminent mortal combat with all of the forces of evil, both human, and angelic, on a scale none of us can presently conceive of.
Read moreServing God From The Back Pew
After probably 45 minutes, the lights in the church were being turned off, whereupon we were approached for the very first time by anyone—the pastor as it turned out—to say how happy he was we had come and hoped we would come again.
Read moreThe View From The Sixth Floor, GC Session 2022
Delegates face a peculiar problem, that of becoming a small but powerful elite that, instead of holding the Church to account on behalf of the people/members, they offer leaders unconditional support in exchange for the illusion of influence.
Read moreWhat I Saw At The General Conference Session, English & Spanish Version
Ojalá la iglesia, el pueblo de Dios de la historia y del fin, vuelva a la Biblia y a su “escrito esta”, si no lo hace correrá el riesgo de que su autoridad sea lo que no está escrito ni es inspirado por Dios. (English version inside.)
Read moreAdventists Protesting Adventists
That’s the beauty about “freedom.” However, “freedom” as we know it, is rapidly disappearing. Social Justice is the new ruler, taking exception with God’s justice.
Read moreADRA's Strange Litigation Partner
How ADRA found itself making common cause with George Soros in trying to invalidate a law requiring those receiving government funds for HIV/AIDS relief work to oppose prostitution and sex-trafficking.
Read moreFamous Brain Surgeon Ben Carson Analyzes Biden's Mental Capacity
“However, now that we’re starting to lose strength, you’re starting to see the despotic leaders rise again and so it is important not only to our country but to the world that we have strong, effective leadership,” Carson said.
Read moreMy Motion To Discuss The 2015 ADCOM Statement on Monday at GC Session
We are all part of the family, no matter how dysfunctional. Let’s fix it. The solution, in my opinion, will start with a thorough understanding of religious liberty and church governance. Don’t leave, I’m not.
Read moreLoma Linda University Endorses Pride
“In that day you shall not be shamed for any of your deeds In which you transgress against Me; For then I will take away from the midst of thee those who rejoice in thy pride” (Zephaniah 3:11).
Read moreYes, Female Ordination IS on the Agenda This Week
We’ve been told that nothing related to female ordination is on the agenda at this General Conference session. We’ve been told that it was too controversial, too divisive, so we’re taking a session off from dealing with it.
That was a lie.
Read moreUpdate #1. Monday at The GC Session, a Motion is Made To Discuss The 2015 ADCOM Statement
Artur Stele wasn’t sure how to respond, said this was a controversial issue. He asked if there was a second to the motion. Zirkle pointed out that there were various seconds to the motion on the Zoom system. They weren’t able to get through.
Read moreStudents From Walla Walla Protest Sabbath Sermon on Resolving LGBTQ Sin
The meeting also drew protesters, many of them from nearby Walla Walla University. These pro-LGBTQ protesters stood on the sidewalk outside, some of them waving signs that said “I’m gay, SDA, and it’s ok!”
Read moreHow a GC Session Works: The Nominating Committee
Once all 268 members are selected, the nominating committee will be directed to a private room where it will select its own officers, beginning with a chairman.
Read moreWar is peace
I came to the US in 1995 from a communist country, so I experienced the sad reality of a country where the government runs everything. It took me several years to be cured of all the socialist ideas.
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