When the answer is Yes: SDBs, Calvinism and Arminianism by Nick Kersten, Librarian-Historian As we work to correct common errors and misconceptions about Seventh Day Baptist history, this month we look to frequent assertions about our doctrine. This one relates to one of the most prevalent Protestant theological divides—Calvinism and Arminianism. We...
Be a Role Model
Feb 21, 2014
Be a Role Model by Katrina Goodrich “Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 5:1-2) In 2 Corinthians 5, Paul refers to Christians as “ambassadors of Christ.” I like this characterization, and so do many others. I...
A Seasonal Flare-Up
A Seasonal Flare-Up by Leanne Lippincott I know God made the seasons, and man divided them into months. Still, I hate the month of March; at least, in Wisconsin. The word “March” comes from the Roman word, “Martius.” March was originally the first month of the Roman calendar and was named after Mars, the god of war. After changing to the Gregorian...
Mind Your Markers
Jan 22, 2014
Mind your markers by Kevin Butler Elizabeth Akers Allen wrote this in 1860: “Backward, turn backward, O time in your flight, Make me a child again just for tonight. Backward, flow backward, O tide of the years! I am so weary of toil and of tears.” It’s comforting to recall happier times of childhood. But living in the past can become troublesome...
Family Flux – February 2014
Jan 22, 2014
New Members Central SDB, Mitchellville, MD David Taylor, pastor Joined after baptism Japheth (Jay) Sieglein Joined after testimony Laura Alonzo Susan Sieglein Joined by letter Joel Alonzo Beatriz Velasquez Jorge Alberto Velasquez Jorge Antonio Velasquez Keila Velasquez Daytona Beach, FL Wray Winborne, pastor Joined after testimony Court A. Thomas Foothill...
Old kinships renewed in Korea
Jan 22, 2014
Old kinships renewed in Korea by Clinton R. Brown I did not plan on going to South Korea. I wanted to go, but our contacts there had just started actively communicating with us again, so they were six months to a year on the waiting list for a visit. I was scheduled to go to the Philippines in November (with Pastor Michael Spearl from Bradenton, Fla.),...