by Annie Lloyd Alfred Station SDB Church, NY Everyone on the planet has a purpose. No matter where they live, what they’ve done, or what they believe. God has purpose for everyone — including those who resist Him. God’s love and grace is so powerful that we can work a meaning into anyone, no matter the circumstances. 2 Timothy 1:9 says, “He has saved us and...
SCSC 2016 Part 2
Apr 21, 2016
Katrina Goodrich People can change, miracles happen, and sometimes old dogs learn new tricks. Change is all around; sometimes for the good and sometimes for the not so good. Typically change doesn’t spontaneously happen — there needs to be catalyst. A catalyst is a person or event that causes a change. Popular theological theory indicates that Jesus is the...
The Global Refugee Crisis and Us: Sifting Through The Issues to Honor Our King
Apr 21, 2016
Rev. Nicholas J. Kersten Director of Education and History Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.” And he rose and took the child and his mother...
Is it Safe to Go on Missions?
Apr 21, 2016
Focus on Missions Clinton R. Brown A couple weeks ago I was getting my hair cut at our downtown barbershop in Westerly, RI. I had opted for my usual barber and was having one of our normal conversations about travel, missions, and following Jesus in different cultures. Suddenly, the barber at the neighboring chair piped in, “Where are you going? Mozambique? Is...
The Silent Treatment
Apr 21, 2016
by Pastor Scott Hausrath Seventh Day Baptist Church North Loup, NE Has your spouse (or a close friend) ever given you “the silent treatment”? You know what I mean. Because that person is angry at you, or extremely frustrated with you, s/he decides to withdraw verbal communication from you. Of course we all know this is a very immature and counterproductive way...