Meet the SDB Councils The book of Proverbs mentions more than once the wisdom of surrounding ourselves with people who will give us good advice and then considering that advice. One such verse is in Proverbs 11:14, “Where there is no guidance, the people fail, but in abundance of counselors there is victory.” Following this model, our new denominational...
Pre-Diabetes
Pre-Diabetes Barb Green, Parish Nurse Milton, WI A person with pre-diabetes has a blood sugar level higher than normal but not high enough for a diagnosis of diabetes. The body is not using its own insulin as well as it should so the glucose (sugar) in your blood is not able to enter the body’s cells where it is used for energy. Blood test numbers that...
The Family Pilgrimage
Mar 25, 2015
The Family Pilgrimage Garfield Miller, Missions Coordinator, Jamaica A pilgrimage intimates a spiritual journey with the hope of an ultimate destination. Jesus’ family had a special experience on their annual spiritual journey to the Passover Feast in Jerusalem, when Jesus was twelve years old. On their return trip Mary and Joseph realized that Jesus was...
“GiverAdvisor”
“GiverAdvisor” Rob Appel, Executive Director “I looked up on “GiverAdvisor” to see who are the most caring, compassionate, helpful, friendly, kind people in their communities, and generous in the causes they choose to support. I was not surprised to see it was Seventh Day Baptists.” Although the above scenario is not true — there really is no...
After the Tomb: By His Touch (A Meditation on Luke 24:13-35)
Mar 25, 2015
After the Tomb: By His Touch (A Meditation on Luke 24:13-35) by Pastor Matt Olson Berlin SDB Church, NY When I was pursuing an Art degree in college, I was forced to take Art History. I say “forced” because I had very little interest in watching a half-billion slides of various works and then regurgitating that list back again at the end of the semester. (Okay,...