Dinner With a Doctor presented Matters of the Mind: Optimizing Brain Health, a free informational event held at Spokane Valley Adventist Church in November 2024 that aimed to share evidence-based presentations on mental health as well as actionable lifestyle changes with the local community.The three-day event began with a healthy three-course meal on Thursday, followed [...]
The world is a swirling vortex of chaos. War, famine, pestilence and injustice seem to be the order of the day. It's easy to get lost in the darkness and succumb to despair. But even in the darkest of times, there is a flicker of light that refuses to be extinguished: hope.Hope is not a [...]
Engineers are known for solving the world’s biggest problems creatively. To help student engineers develop these professional skills, Walla Walla University's Edward F. Cross School of Engineering insists on hands-on learning for every student every year of their studies.WWU student engineers complete projects designed to strengthen active problem-solving skills and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world [...]
Walla Walla University exists to prepare students not only for successful careers and impactful service, but also for lifelong walks with Jesus. Spiritual life on campus is a cornerstone of building faith, but what do student-led services look like?Every Sabbath at WWU, students come together in a variety of ways to seek God and grow [...]
We have a 17-year-old and a 12-year-old now. Wow! How has the time flown by? That’s how it works, right? It’s hard to parent kids with internet and devices in the home. We want our kids to learn boundaries regarding internet use at home, while they’re young, for their own mental and spiritual health. However, it’s [...]
English class assignments often yield thoughtful and creative pieces of writing that are appreciated by all who have the privilege of reading them. Earlier this school year at Gem State Adventist Academy, several excellent pieces were put on display for all to enjoy. Taylor Knauff, GSAA freshman, captured the essence of family and belonging, which is [...]
The church, covered in darkness, listened in anticipation as Giselle Morales set the opening scene with piano. A young man walked onto the stage and turned on the light hanging over his workbench. He straightened his tools and set to work on his next pair of shoes.The musical performance of The Cobbler's Christmas was presented [...]
Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa, the first woman prime minister of Samoa, along with Faʻatuatua i le Atua Samoa ua Tasi political party delegates — also referred to as the FAST Party — and Samoan parliament members have been on tours to visit cities in Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. where high populations of Samoans reside. The [...]
Small Adventist schools in Montana, with 10–35 students, take mission to heart by integrating outreach into their educational programs. Through service projects, clean-up days, eye clinics and other community initiatives, students learn the value of sharing Christ’s love in practical ways. Five Falls Christian School students in Great Falls, Montana, took part in Operation Christmas Child, [...]
On Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, Eric Davis was elected as Oregon Conference vice president for finance by a joint meeting of Oregon Conference's executive committee and nominating committee. John Freedman, North Pacific Union president, chaired the process. The committee unanimously voted to extend a call, having worked with Davis previously. Davis immediately accepted.Davis returns to Oregon [...]
