STONES AND STORIES
A couple years ago, I went on vacation with my husband and the trip was filled with stones and stories. These stones and stories…
THE OFFERING OF THE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
Years ago, American Express had a series of commercials with the tagline “Membership has its privileges.” It was clever marketing that I remember still.…
WHEN ADVENTISM SAVES YOUR LIFE
Depending on your conversation partners, you might know several reasons why you should avoid being a Seventh-day Adventist. Whether from those outside the denomination…
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO POPEYE
I’m going to reveal a truth about myself that will be shocking to no one. Ready? Here it is. I cannot squeeze an unopened…
FAITH BINGO: THE REDEMPTION EDITION
So, my faith experience as a youth is one that I believe a fair number of people can relate to. Allow me the brevity…
REWIND, PAUSE, FAST FORWARD
November 5, 2024, is a date that will stay with me, like 9/11 or January 6 or December 8, 1980—the date of John Lennon’s…
THE SHAPE OF ADVENTISM
The outstanding gift which Adventism has given to my life is shape. Shape in many senses. For that I am enormously grateful. * *…
CELEBRATING THE PAST, LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
My church has changed. To me, that is a good thing, because life changes, communities change, cultures change, and we need to change to…
TWO DEGREES OF SEPARATION AND THE MANY CONNECTIONS OF ADVENTISM
In our quest to connect with and love our neighbors, my family and I have had many cool and moving experiences, but something that…
HERE BY GRACE (AND INFORMED CHOICE)
My parents were Seventh-day Adventists. Dad was the head elder in my early years, then, when I was eleven years old, he followed a…