Not a Wasted Moment

It took me years to believe that God loves us infinitely just because we exist. When I manage to practice a mindset of caring and compassion for all...
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It Bears Repeating

We need to deprogram both men and women out of the belief that women being domineered is “the natural order." Instead of seeing “yes” as default, we...
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For Brazilian Administrators, Church...

This first installment of a new monthly series from Brazil focuses on the ideological and political advocacy of prominent church influencers.
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Ditch the Platitudes

The incarnation of Christ as a human being is a matchless expression of empathy within the heart of the Trinity, which makes empathy one of the...
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Ellen White and Prophetic Authority

If you assume Ellen White is never wrong, you can treat her like an incarnate Urim and Thummim, searching her writings for pronouncements on whatever...
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Discouragement and Optimism for Our...

In the face of polarization and divisiveness, I hope the church will find creative ways to deal with its diversity, utilizing dialogue, love, and...
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“Unequally Yoked”—One Pastor’s...

Interdenominational marriage adds unique wrinkles and challenges for Seventh-day Adventists. How should Adventists approach such unions?
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The Unintended Consequence of Misplaced...

Christianity in America needs to divest itself from the lust of political influence and become a place where people can find community, love, healing...
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Dead to the Holy Spirit

The big problem at the church’s hierarchical top is not biblical literalism, not hostility to scholarship, not laziness of mind, but fearful contempt...
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Are Other Worlds Watching Us? Ellen...

Whoever is watching Earth's atrocities play out, angels or other beings, should have had their fill of this horrific spectacle long before now.
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