January

Pavel Goia

A few years ago, while I was pastoring in Kentucky, United States, my wife, Daniela, was owner and director of a small nursing home for veterans of war. The social workers in charge of that district came monthly to see how well she cared for the veterans. The social workers would always call and announce their inspection. But each year, there was an annual inspection—and that visit was never announced. About five people from the state came. They inspected everything… Continue reading...

Daniel Bediako

Biblical Hermeneutics is a response to a request placed at the 2015 General Conference Session of Seventh-day Adventists in San Antonio, Texas, to do further work on biblical hermeneutics. While this request was triggered by a particular question about ordination, the issues we face as a church in hermeneutics are much larger. Therefore, it is appropriate that the authors of this significant volume address the wide range of hermeneutical issues encountered by students… Continue reading...

Israel Ramos

Our first pregnancy was particularly difficult. My wife’s nausea persisted right into the second trimester. A heavy traveling schedule caused many unpleasant episodes where it was hard for Judy to hold down her food. All of these factors made her lose weight, causing us, as first-time parents, to worry.Her cravingsThe weeks of famine were followed by weeks of abundant and very specific cravings. For example, whenever my wife craved cake, it had to be birthday cake—whatever… Continue reading...

Renewed emphasis on the three angels’ messagesSilver Spring, Maryland, United States A multipart presentation during the annual business meeting of the Executive Committee of the Seventh-day Adventist Church zeroed in on what Adventists historically have known as “the three angels’ messages.” Representatives of the world church discussed what they are doing or planning to do to highlight the importance and timeliness of the messages found in the Bible in Revelation… Continue reading...

Jack S. Veltkamp

In today’s society, the most respected member of the community is the scientist. The Nobel Prize is one of the most influential and honored awards of this time. But what about theologians and religious philosophers? Every day fewer and fewer people are interested in pursuing a life of faith and biblical reflection. Where are the John Calvins and Martin Luthers of today?I say it is up to the ministers and leaders of the church today to inspire the hearts of the… Continue reading...