By Levi Bond It happened that as he made his way toward Jerusalem, he crossed over the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten men, all lepers, met him. They kept their distance but raised their voices, calling out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” Taking a good look at them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests. ”They went,...
Christmas Gift List 2016!
Oct 26, 2016
Over the last few years, several of our families have made it part of their year end tradition to select items from our suggested gift list to support the ministry work of our Seventh Day Baptist brothers and sisters around the world. During this season when much of the world celebrates the greatness of our Father’s love and the greatest gift of all,...
No Time to Rehearse
Oct 26, 2016
by Kevin Butler At our annual Conference in Houghton, NY, this past August, I had some fun reminiscing and telling stories from my college days there. I shared about several experiences that took place on the stage at Wesley Chapel when I co-hosted the college’s monthly variety shows. The job of the host was to keep the show moving and to provide some...
Thanksgiving
Oct 26, 2016
by Katrina Goodrich When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say: It is well, it is well with my soul. Thanksgiving is just around the corner and with all the negativity it can be difficult to be thankful. Being a Christian is not like being a princess in a fairy tale. Yes,...
Walking on the Waves
by Duane Davis Someone with even a passing knowledge of Christianity and its iconography knows the story of Jesus walking on the water. It’s widely regarded as one of Jesus’ most impressive and powerful miracles. What I’m more interested in, however, is the second part of the story. What strikes me as interesting about Peter’s attempt, and subsequent...