People-watching is a pretty creepy hobby when you think about it. But hey! Somehow, we’ve managed to make it socially acceptable and that’s good – ‘cause I quite enjoy it. I particularly like watching people socialise – you can learn a lot about someone by seeing how they act around other people, especially how they…
Heather Thompson Day is an associate professor of communications at Andrews University, based in Berrien Springs, Michigan. At 32 years of age, she has published six books. She talked about her writing life and the purpose for what she writes. Where did writing begin for you—and why? The first book I wrote—Hook, Line, and Sinker—was…
It’s remarkable how small things can make a big difference. One of the things I appreciate about working at Signs Publishing Company—the church’s publishing house—is driving past the building on Friday evening and seeing the gates locked. It might be only a small thing but it is a visible symbol that we live and work…
Hi, My name is Jenay and I have just completed a Bachelor of Arts at Avondale. Art has always been an outlet for me to express all sorts of emotions and experiences, and I especially turn to art when I am under pressure. I called this piece “Beautiful Memories: A Botanical Tribute to My Three…
As a child, I grew up in the Seventh-day Adventist church. I was conceived by Adventist parents and was also dedicated and baptised into the Seventh-day Adventist church. I always loved God and am grateful that He died on the cross for us and has given us the promise of Salvation. As a child, I…
As we enter the weekend and prepare for the Sabbath. It is time to dive into your sabbath school lesson,so you are prepared. I know sometimes that reading a whole lesson can get a bit tiring. Thankfully, ‘Sabbath School Ministries’ heard our cry and have now created video summaries of each lesson. Which may include…
When I think of pressure, I imagine a strained pipe about to burst from combustion of liquid. Pressure pipes are specifically manufactured from PVC resin compounded with stabilisers, lubricants and pigments. They are built to withstand the pressure that comes through these pipes, predominately water. In the piping industry it’s vital to have the right…
The full moon lit the way as their feet shuffled down the city streets, through the gate and out into the garden. Initially a cordial discussion perfumed the atmosphere but that was soon substituted by the sound similar to that of students walking into an exam room. No words were uttered; the only talking was…
If You Can Eat . . . You Can Make Disciples Sharing Faith in a Multi-Faith World Peter Roennfeldt In a recent interview, Christian cultural commentator Jonathan Merritt suggested that “most people today aren’t anti-Christian, they’re anti-jerk.” Yet too many of the louder Christian voices that many in our communities hear are those that…