Slow fade The words that lingered Whilst I pondered my heart And battled with my mind Deep in my soul I knew I was the one The only one Who had the final say All that has been offered His blood shed His grace given His mercy overflowing He is risen And yet with hands…
Last Saturday marked the 10th anniversary of Global Youth Day (GYD), an initiative launched by the Seventh-day Adventist Church on March 13, 2013, ‘with the support of GC Administration, the 13 Division youth directors, MENA Union and the Israel field’. The vision of GYD is to engage and empower Adventist youth to go out and…
Community, Speaks life to the lifeless Listens to the unheard voices Helps the helpless while Uniting together as one Community, Reaps what it sows Sowing seeds that grow roots So deep that society sees no fruits But the fruits, are flourishing within An underground work grinding For an outer produce To harvest in due season.…
When I was growing up I loved hearing stories of successful people. Whether they be successful athletes, successful diplomats, successful CEOs, or successful politicians (especially the politicians). I have always been intrigued by ambitious people. I’ve always wanted to know what drives someone to pursue such unique careers or what motivates someone to live out…
surrounded by joyful faces, cheering you on. held within the gleaming smiles. standing proudly among them. surrounded by words. small yet meaningful, firm yet graceful. echoing deep within, breaking through the darkness. surrounded by arms, wrapping themselves tight in an effort to block out anything that might come against. surrounded by hands reaching out to…
Character development doesn’t happen in a vacuum. If you’ve ever had the thought “I need to remove myself from the community so that I don’t hurt anyone” – this is a tribute to you. To your heart. Your beautiful, growing, and admittedly deceitful heart (Jeremiah 17:9). I have both been told by individuals in my…
When I think of community, I think of unity. The idea of people coming together, Groups able to gather. Strangers, friends and families, Together to form forever memories. Born and raised a ‘sevvie’, I am surrounded by a community. From sabbath school to church lunches, I’m not alone in the trenches. Though tough moments come…
The gospel is a message of justice. It’s a judgement on oppressive systems and people and liberation for the oppressed. Jesus throughout His ministry constantly challenged the cultural biases and presuppositions of his day. He always called into question the racial prejudice many Jews held. Don’t believe me? Let’s take a look at a well…
Tuesday 6:30 pm, I have just returned from a short run and am about to make dinner. I’m doing this program called “Couch to 5k” because I decided it was time to improve my cardio health and, because I couldn’t find a program called “Office chair to 5k,” I figured this one would do. I’ve…
Church. It’s the people. It’s God’s temple. It’s more than the building, We give him glory by worshipping. Trying to be humble, Escaping the world’s bubble. We are the church’s youth, Coming to church for truth. For some spiritually-filling food, Cos worldly life ain’t good. We want to pray, Sometimes we’re Satan’s prey. Church keeps…