The storming of the Capitol before the eyes of the world calls for lamentation. The lies that have been perpetuated about a stolen election call for lamentation. The lies about the dangerous reality of COVID-19 call for lamentation. Lamentation — and the clarity of truth.
When Ellen White stressed the urgency of presenting the truth, she was not talking about a Bible Study or providing a unique biblical interpretation; her concern lay in battling the culture's lies. She wanted Adventists to live the truth and thwart lies.
On January 16, 2021, after much prayer and with a grieving heart, the Columbus Ghanaian Seventh-day Adventist Church voted to remove Samuel Koranteng-Pipim from membership for alleged sexual offenses.
We still don’t know how far-reaching this pandemic challenge will be. There are signs of hope with the new vaccines that have been developed. As the pandemic rages on, this is an opportunity to give tribute to those who we have lost this past year.