Apr 28, 2020

By Carl Greene Executive Director My grandfather simply would not eat fish. Whenever it was served, he would make his dislike for fish very clear at the table. In fact, his disdain for fish made for a great family joke every time it was served. A family tradition organically developed where we made the same prodding comments to Grandpa when fish was served, and...

Apr 28, 2020

By John J. Pethtel Director of Church Development & Pastoral Services   1. “Stewardship,” “generosity,” and “giving” are not synonyms. I now realize, using these terms interchangeably confuses people. Stewardship is a role, giving is an act, and generosity is an attitude. Stewardship is recognizing that God is the owner and we are His managers,...

Apr 28, 2020

by Kevin Butler       What a difference a virus makes. I have been to every General Conference since 1982. Summer means Conference, and each one has made an impact on my life. On a number of my presidential visits this year, I played a sort of “parlor game” where I asked the people to shout out a year (from 1982 forward), and I would name the...

Apr 28, 2020

By Katrina Goodrich       It’s midnight and my day is far from over. It began around 7:00 AM when I rolled out of bed and started finishing what I hadn’t gotten done the day before. I’ve been waiting six hours for approval on a packet that I really wanted to start sending out 4 or 5 hours ago—so that by this point I’d be done and heading to bed....

  What People Say About the Sabbath and _____________________ Its SATISFACTIONS I would like to testify to the real satisfaction and joy and rest which is ours. After a day filled with worship and leading a class in Bible study, and possibly visiting a sick friend, we can enjoy the rest which he alone can give. Isaiah 56:7, 8; 58:13, 14 give promise of...