Pursue Christ-likeness

Pursue Christ-likeness

May 29, 2020

By John J. Pethtel Director Church Development & Pastoral Services Christ-likeness is both the goal and the promise given to all disciples of Christ. Our path to Christ-likeness begins in recognizing who Christ is and what He has done for us. He then becomes our example for how to live out the faith that we have been entrusted with. It is also His promise...

Persevering Through COVID-19!

Persevering Through COVID-19!

May 29, 2020

  Andy Samuels Chief Executive Director SDB Missionary Society When will we get back to normal? When will this pandemic be over? How will life be after all of this? Most of us have asked those questions at some time in the past two to three months. And there are no clear answers. Within our family of faith, many have also asked, “How are Seventh Day...

Partnering Beyond 1873

Partnering Beyond 1873

May 29, 2020

      By Carl Greene Executive Director This helpful advertisement was offered in the April 17, 1873, Sabbath Recorder.1 If only I had responded sooner, maybe I could have discovered the secret to making quick money. This particular Recorder also had the opportunity to purchase a cure for rheumatism—a cure which also served as a great air...

More Calendars—and Lives—Changed

More Calendars—and Lives—Changed

May 29, 2020

    by Kevin Butler     If there was ever a time to “Fix Your Eyes on Jesus,” it was this spring. What began as a word play on the aspect of 20/20 vision, became a clarion call. While an in-person gathering of our Conference faithful is a no-go, we still want to provide a taste of a virtual Conference experience during that last week of...

It’s OK To Not Be OK

It’s OK To Not Be OK

May 29, 2020

      By Sarina Gumness Sometimes I think God speaks to us through songs. I find on many of my drives to work, God just knows how I’m feeling and He will in some way command the radio to play just exactly the words I need to hear. The past couple of times in the car, the song He’s played to me is “OK” by Josh Wilson. I think the lyrics in the...

Inflammation

        Barb Green, Parish Nurse Milton, WI   Inflammation is the process your body uses to provide the healing chemicals and nutrients needed to help repair damage due to injury or disease. There are two types: acute—a temporary helpful response to an injury or illness; and chronic—a slow, creeping condition caused by a misfiring of...