30 Years Later: How We Lost Our Friends...

Some of the people who died a horrific death at the end of the Waco siege were people I knew. They were caught up in the cultish environment that led...
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From Our Desk: History and Healing

On the anniversary of Waco, the recent Adventist historians' conference, and a correction to a recent story. Plus, reflecting on healing through a...
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We Didn’t Start the Fire but the Tinder...

This week marks the 30th anniversary of the end of the Waco siege that left 82 people dead. This week we are looking back on tragedy—and thinking...
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Rethinking Church-Centric Outreach

Ministry happens in the many interactions the members have all day, every day, in various towns and communities. Each member’s home or apartment...
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A Kenotic Eschatology

The end of the world cannot be revenge, and a manifestation of God's power. It will be an act of humility where we will see God’s sadness, compassion...
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Sexual Attraction, Ethical Dissent, and...

The case of Pastor Saša Gunjević shows upper church leadership attempting to quash the ethical dissent of a pastor. To deny pastors that right is an...
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"There Are No Atheists in Foxholes...

"Interacting with non-believers has not pushed me off my path of faith. Nor have they tried to do so. Our friendships have involved considerable...
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On Truth, Sabbath-Keeping Bees, and...

Sometimes the anecdotes used to build up faith are so faith-affirming that it’s almost heartless to ask too many questions. But perhaps the real harm...
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Emotions, Logic, and Seeking Truth

If one intends to take a strong scriptural stance on any subject then it deserves strong scriptural examination. Yet there is often an inexplicable...
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From Our Desk: New Journal and Good News

Philosophical reflections in the new issue of the Spectrum journal, out now, and how spring brings beauty after a season of many gray days—even in a...
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