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...
Taking a Walk in Faith
Apr 28, 2020
By Sarina Gumness In the last couple of months, I have found faith to be a very visible thing in my life. Since high school I have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. With the world in uncertainty these past couple of months, I expected to be anxious and worried because it has been such a thing in my nature. I was surprised to find that I haven’t...
STEWARDSHIP
By Valerie Probasco S So you have pre-teens, teenagers, and young adults in your church? Sabbath school groups can be amazing vessels who can apply the concept of stewardship. T Taking care of something or managing a resource well, that’s stewardship. Temporarily stepping into the role of molding and making the next generation of leaders is a very...
How Do You Define Generosity?
By John J. Pethtel Generosity is one of the most significant movements and identifications of the evangelical community and part of our Vision Map as Seventh Day Baptists—but it is also a highly debated topic among Christian leaders. How we understand its role in the lives of believers and their surrounding Christian communities may say more about our...
God Loves a Cheerful Giver
Apr 28, 2020
By Courtney Mattus One of the things that is of great importance to instill in a child is the spirit of giving. As a mother of three, the responsibility to create “good humans” weighs heavily on my heart at all times. As a parent striving to raise strong, Christian children, the responsibility is even greater. Let’s be honest. Parenting is...