Follow the daily list and in one year you will have read the entire Bible. June 1: 2 Samuel 18:1–19:10, John 20:1–31, Psalm 119:153–176, Proverbs 16:14–15 June 2: 2 Samuel 19:11–20:13, John 21:1–25, Psalm 120:1–7, Proverbs 16:16–17 June 3: 2 Samuel 20:14–21:22, Acts 1:1–26, Psalm 121:1–8, Proverbs 16:18 June 4: 2 Samuel 22:1–23:23, Acts 2:1–47, [...]
Reflecting on this difficult past year, the Coeur d’Alene Adventist Church members decided to offer to our community a story of hope, love and grace. On Easter Sabbath, April 3, 2021, members presented the play War in Heaven, edited and directed by member Giselle Schultz. Through incredible events in the universe and in the life [...]
While vaccinated citizens, open restaurants and gyms are on the rise, many pastors are wondering what it will take to do church in a postpandemic, socially turmoiled culture. Indeed, we will have to desert our islands of denial and, by faith, swim into an ocean of many unknowns as we transition into a new epoch [...]
We each remember things we as children viewed with joy and excitement. One of those things for me was watching the Olympics. We gathered as a family and watched as amazing athletes from around the world competed to see who was the best at each sport. It was a time of admiration and patriotism. As [...]
During my freshman year at Southwestern Adventist University in Texas, I took a Bible class called “Life and Teachings of Jesus,” taught by Rob Sheppard. One day Sheppard asked, “Have you ever heard that Ellen White wrote that there will be people in heaven that have not heard the name of Jesus?” He then said, [...]
Justin found himself in a rough patch. After turning to drugs and alcohol, he discovered he was getting in deeper and deeper. After 15 years and two suicide attempts, Justin hit rock bottom. His friends kept telling him, “The first thing you need to change is the music you listen to.” That’s when Justin found [...]
Sometimes a problem is so big, it's hard to know what you can do to help. Homelessness is one of those big complicated problems. But just because it's hard to understand doesn't mean there isn't anything you can do. There is something you can do to show Jesus' love to the homeless people you encounter. [...]
Since 2000, my husband has worked in ministry, specifically evangelism to local communities. We now have two kids in school and a busy life, yet I believe it’s important to continue to provide opportunities for our kids to participate in outreach. Outreach is much more than handing out Bible brochures, giving Bible studies and inviting [...]
"I believe in Jesus. I believe in God. I just don't know if I believe in the god I grew up with or Christianity." I listened as my friend shared how he felt about his spiritual worldview. His honesty about something so deeply personal moved me in a way many Bible studies have not.
Faced with the challenges all churches experienced when worship services were shut down in April 2020, the Upper Columbia Conference Hispanic department found creative ways to regroup as church elders, Bible teachers, local pastors, church members, men and women, young adults, and children to create a virtual church plant, HispanosUCC. This novel church produces services [...]
