The Gospel is our Foundation by Jim Skaggs SDB Conference 1993 – “A Firm Foundation” University of Redlands, Redlands, Calif.   One of my favorite hymns inspired my Conference theme: “How Firm a Foundation.” The first verse begins “How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word!” All of the sermons, Bible...

Their Leadership Continues by Kevin Butler Four past Presidents were together at the SDB Center for joint General Council and Coordinating Leadership Team meetings in December. They had answered most of these questions ahead of time and were gracious enough to pose for photos as they reminisced together.  Sabbath Recorder: Let’s talk themes. Each President is...

Nothing New Under The Sun By Kevin Butler          “And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new.”—Revelation 21:5.   “HOW PLEASED WE ARE with that which is new! Our children’s eyes sparkle when we talk of giving them a toy or a book which is called new; for our short-lived human nature loves that which has lately come, and is...

Dec 19, 2012

The Determination to Serve By Rob Appel   Oswald Chambers wrote in My Utmost For His Highest: “Jesus also said, ‘Yet I am among you as the One who serves’ (Luke 22:27). Paul’s idea of service was the same as our Lord’s— ‘ourselves your bondservants for Jesus’ sake’ (2 Corinthians 4:5). We somehow have the idea that a person called to the ministry is called...

A Week of Revelation and Recommitment by Ed Cruzan SDB Conference 2009 – “Pray” Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, Pa.   It was July 26, 2009 when we gathered for the 197th session of the SDB General Conference at Lancaster (Pa.) Bible College for the first time. I was Conference President that year. My theme was “Pray,” supported by 1 Thessalonians 5:17...

Retired Pastor Profile Name:  Leroy C. Bass Birthdate and place:  January 17, 1925    Springfield, MA Leroy was raised in a Christian home, attending Baptist churches. At age 18, he was baptized (by immersion) and joined a Methodist church. While in the Army, his Bible study showed him that Sabbath was the 7th day of the week. “I changed my practice completely...

Dec 19, 2012

Which Way is Forward? By Ralph Mackintosh   January is a time when many people look to make changes in their lives. They want to move their lives forward, try something new or make a fresh start. A multitude of New Year’s resolutions are made and often rapidly broken as individuals try to correct perceived bad habits, improve their lives and find a new...

Unlovable by Emily Watt, Central Maryland   Can I get something off my chest? There is someone in my life that I cannot stand. In fact, I can’t ever remember disliking anyone with the same intensity. I am a super senior majoring in Elementary and Special Education. This semester, I took 15 credits in classes along with a 20+ hour-a-week student teaching...