November

Bernard Sauvagnat

My natural inclination is to judge others. Yes, I should know better. The apostle Paul tells us to regard others as better than ourselves (Phil. 2:3). This is important for us to remember when we encounter people—whether in person or in Scripture. Take Zacchaeus, for example: how do we look at (or judge) him?Judging like the crowdMost readers of Luke’s Gospel consider Zacchaeus to be a traitor working for the enemy who rode to the top unscrupulously on the backs… Continue reading...

Valentin Zywietz

As pastors, we must sometimes closely engage with theological issues that arise in our churches. Recently, while I was somewhat convinced that my position, which also represented the official view of the church, was correct, I realized I was not very familiar with the arguments from the other side. When I reviewed the literature of my opponents, I started to form doubts about my position.Even though there was strong evidence for my view, some Bible texts, along… Continue reading...

Charles and Ethel Bradford Charles E. Bradford, first president of the North American Division, passes to his rest Charles E. Bradford, the first president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s North American Division (NAD), passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, in Huntsville, Alabama. He was 96. Bradford was born in Washington, DC, on July 12, 1925, to Robert and Etta Bradford. Etta Littlejohn, born in Mississippi, became an Adventist by attending… Continue reading...

Sherry Augustus

Who is a disciple? Is it one who studies the Bible, prays every day, and grows, grows, grows? The book King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleship, written by David Young, provides a bold, biblical answer. The stated purpose of this book is to reacquaint the church with the Kingship of Jesus. Because the monarchy is not a universally relatable analogy, the nuances of Christ as King are lost on many in the modern church. Therefore, Young posits, “Calling… Continue reading...

John Duncan

I have never forgotten the words a dear woman shared with me after the loss of her mother. “What do I do after the potato salad is gone?” She was very appreciative of all her church family who came and ministered to her at the funeral, but now that all the rush was over, she wondered how she would cope. These tearful words caused me to stop and consider how we do grief ministry as a local congregation. Most pastors and churches are very good about ministering… Continue reading...