by Duane Davis Someone with even a passing knowledge of Christianity and its iconography knows the story of Jesus walking on the water. It’s widely regarded as one of Jesus’ most impressive and powerful miracles. What I’m more interested in, however, is the second part of the story. What strikes me as interesting about Peter’s attempt, and subsequent...
Out of my comfort zone!
By Annie Lloyd Alfred Station SDB Church, NY As teenagers, exploring out of our comfort zones is not an easy thing to do. We tend to create our own little worlds with the intention to never leave them. Why do we do this? Well, the term “comfort zone” is pretty self-explanatory. We like our comfort zones. Our comfort zones know us best, and they give us exactly...
The Beacon
by Annie Lloyd Welcome to the Beacon of 2016-2017! If you do not know already, the Beacon is a section of the Sabbath Recorder — specifically for the youth of the Seventh Day Baptist denomination. In this section there will be an article written by a youth. These articles are not only meant to honor and represent Seventh Day Baptists, but also, most...
Self Loathing, Mental Illness, and Alternative Folk Rock: Why Evangelism Needs Hopefulness
By Duane Davis Seattle, WA, SDB Church I’ve heard enough SCSC testimonies to know they follow a certain formula: person grows up Christian, then falls out of it in during the teen years, and eventually comes back, and now everything’s hunky-dory. As a child born and raised in the church, I never thought that could happen to me. I thought I was above ever...
Let’s Fall in Love!
by Micah Crandall SDB Church in Milton, WI When I was asked to write this article, there was only one thought going through my head, “HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” You see, I’ve never been good at writing much of anything, much less an article. I felt the least qualified to do the job. But, as I finally got around to writing this down, I realized...
God’s Purpose
by Annie Lloyd Alfred Station SDB Church, NY Everyone on the planet has a purpose. No matter where they live, what they’ve done, or what they believe. God has purpose for everyone — including those who resist Him. God’s love and grace is so powerful that we can work a meaning into anyone, no matter the circumstances. 2 Timothy 1:9 says, “He has saved us and...