Loose the Chains
As I thought over the challenges facing our church and world, I was reminded of the beautiful message of the Sabbath and its importance in these last days. We often recall how, in the last days, God’s people will be …
Author: Pastor Daniel
One-way Flights
Last Friday I flew out west for a dear friend, Skylar’s, baptism. The moment I entered the Hispanic church on Sabbath morning, I felt the warmth of Christian fellowship. It felt like I had walked into a different world, yet …
“Why Should I Care?”
“Why should I care? They broke the law. They shouldn’t be here. They’re ‘illegal.’” That’s the attitude I often encounter whenever the topic comes up regarding undocumented immigrants in this country. It’s been a key talking point in the latest …
Merry Christmas 2024
Greetings from North Carolina! It has truly been a year of change, growth, and learning. We will highlight some of the things we are grateful for as we tell the story of our year.
Things I Still Believe
At Christmas, we are encouraged to “believe,” but have you ever faced a crisis of faith? It could be a good thing–here are a few of mine and things I still believe.
The Sanctuary as a Meta Model for New Testament Atonement Imagery
Tabernacle model in Timna Park, Israel. Cameradate: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 06:19.
I started writing this paper for a class for my Masters Degree, taught by Dr. Stephen Bauer, back in the summer of 2022. I got bogged down and didn’t finish until this past winter–barely getting it submitted in time to …
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The Fast of Christ
What is your favorite thing to eat on your birthday? Cake? What is your favorite thing to eat at Thanksgiving? Mash potatoes? Turkey? Pie? Food and eating is something that is deeply ingrained in our lives! When I was growing …
A Line in the Sand
How do we reconcile our call to serve others sacrificially with the need to care for ourselves? Where’s the line between bearing one another’s burdens and maintaining our own spiritual and emotional health?
Ripples on the Water
From the gentle lapping of waves on a shore to the cosmic dance of galaxies, the science of ripples reveals a deeply interconnected universe. It challenges us to consider that our actions, like pebbles dropped in a cosmic pond, may have consequences that extend far beyond our immediate sphere of influence.
A Flask or a Fountain
…let us come to Him with empty vessels, ready to be filled. Let us trust Him with our meager resources, believing He can multiply them beyond our imagination. And let us live each day in the confidence that our God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.