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Equipping Youth to Share the Gospel
Equipping Youth to Share the Gospel Every successful military force in the world must not only recruit eligible, able-bodied soldiers, but must also teach, train, and equip each soldier in preparation to fight whatever battle they may encounter. The training is not easy. It is philosophically and physically intense and thorough, because each soldier…
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A Week of Discipleship and Outreach at GLAA
A week of Discipleship and Outreach at GLAA: Reflections from a GLAA Student After a long, restful Christmas break, 180 students walked into the chapel to find it transformed into a huge classroom. Rows and rows of tables filled the room, with books laid neatly at each seat. In the back, teachers and staff…
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Lord, Give Us Flint!
Lord, Give Us Flint “Lord, give us Flint!” we prayed at one of our 5:00 a.m. prayer sessions. First Flint members have been praying for years that God will help them reach the community for Jesus, and God has started answering in a mighty way! Church members, pastors and local medical professionals in the…
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Bees on God’s Business
Bees on God’s Business My grandfather used to keep bees. He had several boxes that the bees lived in on his small farm in rural Ohio. He told me that the hives tend to downsize a bit in the fall, and generally have more food in the form of honey than they need to…
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He Must Increase
He Must Increase–But I Must Decrease When John the Baptist appeared on the public scene, the fullness of the prophetic hour and the power that attended his message stirred the hearts of men and women to their very depths. The inspired Word says that “Jerusalem, all Judea, and all the region around the Jordan…
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Finding a Church Home
Finding a Church Home After Dustin Wilkins was rejected by many Christian groups for sharing Bible truth, he considered starting a new church. But when he was led to investigate the beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, he was overjoyed to discover a whole denomination that believed as he did! Dustin had not always…
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A House Divided
A House Divided Division and distrust have seeped into the church, mirroring society’s turmoil. Discernment, truth, and a return to Scripture are essential to staying faithful amid rising deception. Since COVID, I’ve noticed a growing divide among family, friends, and acquaintances. Some are drawn to ideas that strike me as conspiratorial, implausible, or even…
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The Heart of the Matter
The Heart of the Matter The purpose of health ministry sometimes seems vaguely like today’s medical field—to encourage health and healing. “I love to smoke.” Mr. Gregory* announced, “Doc, I know you have to tell me to stop smoking, and it is ok. But I’ll tell you again, I love to smoke, and nothing…
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The Power of Prayer
The Power of Prayer Prayer plays both a vital role in our relationship with God and in sharing Him with others. As Christians, we should be using prayer to strengthen and uplift one another consistently. Jeremiah 9:12 says, “Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen…
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Niles Free Annual Clinic with AMEN
Niles Free Annual Clinic with AMEN Free medical care was provided to the southwest Michigan community at the Niles Adventist School during a special clinic hosted by the Niles Westside Church, the Michigan Conference, and AMEN (Adventist Medical Evangelism Network). The event welcomed attendees early in the morning, with check-in starting just after 6:30…
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The Rich Reward of Mission Trips
The Rich Reward of Mission Trips As Seventh-day Adventist Christians, we hold a profound responsibility and privilege to share the good news of Jesus Christ—His life, His sacrificial death, His victorious resurrection, and the glorious promise of His second coming. This blessed hope is not just a belief we treasure; it is a gift…
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Behold, Transform, Glorify at Camp Sagola
Behold, Transform, Glorify at Camp Sagola Wilson Junior Academy embraced its motto—Behold, Transform, Glorify—by taking on a special project at Camp Sagola in preparation for the Upper Peninsula Campmeeting. The students eagerly rolled up their sleeves to assist the caretakers in getting the camp ready for the upcoming event. The work was demanding, but…
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Battle Creek ACS Impacts Refugees
Battle Creek ACS Impacts Refugees Springfield, MI—Just outside Battle Creek, an old high school has been renovated into the Burma Center, a community hub for Burmese refugees. The Burma Center, according to its website, focuses on “empower[ing] Burmese Americans through advocacy, community engagement, and education.” Its goal is for Burmese refugees to “thrive alongside…
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Camp Au Sable: One Week, Lifelong Impact
Camp Au Sable: One Week, Lifelong Impact Camp Au Sable’s ministry began in 1947 when 840 acres of woods with a 100-acre private lake was purchased by the Michigan Conference for $30,000. Work on the camp started immediately, and in 1948 the dining hall and two cabins were constructed. In 1949, the first summer…
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Getting Help from Above
Getting Help from Above How many of you have ever experienced discouragement? How many of you have ever had a cold or the flu? We know that different viruses cause both colds and the flu. But what causes discouragement? Discouragement starts in the mind. Often, we think it results from our circumstances: something didn’t…
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Silo Shenanigans
Silo Shenanigans A fun story from Family Ministries teaches an important lesson. “Make sure you stay in the back yard!” Mom called as Monte, Mark and their cousins, John and Sherri, ran out the back door. “Okay!” Monte yelled back as he quickly ran to join the circle that was forming to begin a…
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Strong Tower Radio: Pressing Forward Together
Strong Tower Radio: Pressing Forward Together During nearly 15 years of broadcasting the everlasting gospel of Jesus Christ, proclaiming God’s true character in clear lines, our heavenly Father has grown Strong Tower Radio’s (STR) coverage from one radio station to 15, with Federal Communication Commission (FCC) construction permits for nine more stations! We praise…
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Should Adventists Push for a Christian State?
Should Adventists Push for a Christian State? In the shifting terrain of 1880s America, the National Reform Association (NRA)1 emerged as a voice determined to reshape the nation’s core values. Founded in 1864, the NRA’s bold mission was to embed the recognition of God’s sovereignty directly into the United States Constitution. Their vision was revolutionary. The…
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The Remnant Church Not Babylon
The Remnant Church Not Babylon The following words are taken from a series of articles by Ellen G. White, published in 1893 in the Review and Herald under the same title. False Claims and Deception within the Church For years I have borne my testimony to the effect that when any one arises claiming to have…
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What is Adventist Education & Why Does It Matter?
What is Adventist Education & Why Does It Matter? Soon after the Seventh-day Adventist Church was established as a denomination, it built a two-fold foundation upon which to further its mission: comprehensive health (the health message), and a system of education with a philosophy that was different from—and even antagonistic to—the emerging modern university. …
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