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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A Theological Landing Place for the...

Many Christians believe that accepting Theistic Evolution necessitates a God who actively creates via suffering and death. Such a conclusion is not...
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10 End Runs around Science

Science teaches that the earth is ancient and life has evolved. Some believers use argumentative “end runs” to avoid dealing with consequences that...
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I Was an Adventist Chaplain—and a Labor...

As I reviewed Ellen White’s counsel on labor unions, the question to me was, Is it possible for me to associate with a labor union in a manner that...
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