Faith Goes To School, Unarmed

Faith goes to school, unarmed By Nathanael Lawton   Editor’s note: With her college graduation preparations, Lauren Telford got behind with her column. This allegory (taken from James 2:14-26) first appeared in the January 2000 SR as part of the short-lived series, “Young Adult Connection.”   One day, young Faith went to school without bringing his works...

Embrace The Change

Embrace The Change

Sep 23, 2013

Embrace The Change By Lauren Telford   I’ve heard it said that “there are no friends like SDB Conference friends” or SDB friends in general. For the past four years, I’ve been privileged to serve in Summer Christian Service Corps, and during that time, my fellow SCSC and Stained Glass participants have become like family to me. Even though we are only...

SCSC, Veteran Style

SCSC, Veteran Style

Apr 24, 2013

SCSC, Veteran Style by David Pottinger     For those of you who don’t know, “SCSC” stands for Summer Christian Service Corps. Summer Christian Service Corps is a leadership program for SDB high school graduates and college-age students that is sponsored by the SDB Women’s Society. This program has been designed to develop spiritual growth, promote...

Time To Recommit

Time To Recommit

Mar 25, 2013

Time To Recommit By Nathan Crowder     I have had the craziest month. At times I’m so busy that I forget to eat, sleep and go to church. I am in a show, Fiddler on the Roof, and it opened on the 28th of February. Rehearsal was every night for a month making me feel like a full-time student with two full-time jobs. As an RA in a first-year dorm I keep...

The Gospel says WHAT??

The Gospel says WHAT?? by Katie Brown Westerly, Rhode Island   I am learning more and more that most people don’t seem to fully understand the Surrender that the Gospel requires, nor do they understand the Freedom that the Gospel gives. Some of these mistaken people are extremely religious and morally upright. They may be the nicest, most successful and...

The Meaning of Life

The Meaning of Life

Jan 23, 2013

The Meaning of Life by Torie Flinton, Grand Rapids, Mich.   For many, there comes a time when a subtle feeling of meaninglessness can creep into their thoughts; a time where one’s purpose is lost in the confusion of a cruel world. I must admit that I’ve “been there” before. I took a step back to get a better look and found that I didn’t like what I had...