Love is such an extensive theme! Something we all long for—whether from father, mother, or some other source such as friends… It’s something that we give (shown by our actions) to those who we hold dear to our hearts. Something that God bestowed on us through the gift of His only begotten Son and then…
‘Why Adventism?’ It is an interesting question for me to think about. Being Adventist has just become second nature! I have been an Adventist for four years now. I didn’t grow up as an Adventist or even as a Christian. A friend during high school did introduce the concept of God to me. Unfortunately, I…
On November 8th, 2016, Donald Trump was elected the 45th President of the United States. Many people did not think that Trump would reach the presidency, and once he did, most, including myself, felt that it would quickly result in catastrophe. As President Trump settled into the office, I gradually calmed. Still, when one looks…
What Is Faith? Let’s see what the bible says about faith: Hebrews 11:1-3(GNTD): [1] “To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see.” [2] “It was by their faith that people of ancient times won God’s approval.” [3] “It is by faith…
For Christ himself has brought peace to us. He has united Jews and Gentiles into one people when, in his own body on the cross, he broke down the wall of hostility that separated us. . . Together as one body, Christ reconciled both groups to God by means of his death on the cross,…
I watched 25 dash past my window recently, a somewhat bittersweet milestone to wave at as I craned my neck and time continued on its relentless drive forward. Accompanying this passing was the uninvited-yet-not-unwelcome arrival of a new vantage point—one from which the word ‘friend’ has begun to blur and take on an unfamiliar form…
Earlier this week I kept having the song Graves into Gardens running over and over in my head. Particularly this part; “…My failures and flaws, Lord, You’ve seen them all. And you still call me friend.” Friend. If you know anything about me then, you’ll know it’s common for me to have a song stuck…
The summer heat can be hard to bear Tough times for good people just doesn’t seem fair The Australian summer seems intent on suffocating life Drought, flood, fire, illness – continued strife Yet the Lord watches over me and is my shade at my right hand1 Autumn leaves change colour and fall across the land…
“Adventure. Excitement. A Christian craves not these things” This is an exact line (adapted quote from the popular Master Yoda in Star Wars) proclaimed by a university student when he realised the club he was intending to sign up to was not the “Adventurous Students Club” but instead was the “Adventist Students Club”. Adventist. Adventurous.…
Does anyone else ever feel like the flourishing seasons in our lives only last for a month, while the dry seasons when we’re seriously struggling and hurting seem to last for much longer? There are long periods of time when I feel like I have nothing to offer God. Especially during this season of COVID-19…