Feb 20, 2019
Victor Harold Burdick, M.D. (1927-2015) “We are thanking you for the doctor whom you sent to us,” wrote J. Witness Mankhanamba. “It was a strange thing to see how he was doing with the people. He did not care how dirty they were, did not care how poor they were, but he showed his kindness by giving help to these poor people. Oh! God is Almighty, whom we thank....
Jan 29, 2019
In December Executive Director-elect Carl Greene proposed the following to the current Executive Director for his approval and then subsequently to the General Council for their consideration. The SDB General Council wholeheartedly endorses this vision and leadership direction proposed by the Rev. Carl Greene. By Rev. Carl Greene, Executive Director-elect I am...
Jan 29, 2019
By Rev. Carl Greene The evening air has a frosty edge to it. The parking lot is packed with cars and trucks coated with Potter County dirt. Just past the ticket counter, the stands are nearly full. The concession booth is billowing out the sweet aroma of fried and sugary goodness. A host of people are expectantly carrying their cow bells with them. (You read...
Jan 29, 2019
By Katie Brown Imagine attending a church in which everyone was obsessed with competition and comparison. It would be difficult to praise God while constantly looking around at others. Such a toxic environment of “self” would make fellowship and worship for many of us uncomfortable and disheartening. Although that hypothetical situation seems extreme, there are...
Jan 29, 2019
By Rev. Nate Crandall Spiritual gifts are not an optional part of the Christian life. They are essential tools which are given by God for the building up of His body. The New Testament describes spiritual gifts in three different places—Romans 12, 1 Corinthians 12, and Ephesians 4. The list of spiritual gifts found in 1 Corinthians further describes them as...
Jan 29, 2019
By Cheri Appel In the past year (2017-2018) Rob and I have had three experiences with neighbors and family members wherein their cancer was treated into remission. For the past six months, my brother-in-law, Rich, was a patient at the City of Hope, Duarte, CA. He was treated for and achieved remission from leukemia! Rich and my sister, Cheryl, are ministers in...