Have you noticed the divide between nations, religious groups, families and political groups? Our world is polarized, filled with fear and anxiety, and broken. Spiritual battles rage around us, unseen by our physical eyes.We need the “eye salve” of the Holy Spirit from Rev. 3:18 to grant us spiritual insight and biblical truth.The Bible reveals [...]
The fruit of the Spirit is like a special kind of fruit that grows inside you when you love and follow Jesus. This fruit isn't like apples or oranges. Instead, it's made of good things like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. When you let the Holy Spirit help you, these [...]
Auburn Adventist Academy is advancing its academic and linguistic development through a new partnership with Montemorelos University and its high school, Escuela Preparatoria Igancio Carrillo Franco, located in Montemorelos, Mexico.This agreement marks a significant milestone for both institutions, with AAA solidifying its sixth academic partnership with an international country, while ICF embarks on its inaugural [...]
Spokane’s Shine 104.9 (KEEH) welcomes Tyler Kern as its new chaplain. Kern is a fifth-generation Adventist who grew up in the Midwest. After experiencing a lot of heartache early on in his life, Kern worked to overcome his life challenges and made it his mission to share God’s word and minister to the community.“We’re excited [...]
Who are your people? What is good news to them? Where do my people need me to show up for them? These are the questions that attendees were challenged to answer at the North American Division Young Adult LIFE Tour's latest stop at Pleasant Valley Adventist Church in Happy Valley, Oregon, April 19–20, 2024. Young [...]
Healthcare is more than prescriptions, procedures and treatment plans. It’s more than hospitals, clinics, cancer centers, pharmacies and labs. Great healthcare is a team effort. It’s people — everyone from physicians and nurses to chaplains and housekeepers — putting patients first and working together to inspire health, wholeness and hope. Adventist Health celebrates the skills [...]
As conference administration and executive committee continue to work diligently under God’s leadership to restore Oregon Conference to sound financial footing, several difficult decisions continue to be considered. A guiding principle is that no significantly costly expenses — no matter how longstanding and beloved — can be completely off limits as the leadership team conducts [...]
"Put not your trust in princes" (Psalm 146).This year, Americans will go through another presidential election cycle; as a pastor and a citizen, I am apprehensive.I am worried because political seasons seem to commodify fear and spark division. I am exhausted from endless debates that never seem to settle anything.Nonetheless, I am hopeful that, this [...]
In an atmosphere of great joy full of gratitude and praise, the hard-working community of Bellingham Spanish Adventist Church celebrated a significant milestone: the acquisition and full payment of their church building. The building has served for nearly 20 years as a refuge for hundreds of families and will continue to be a place of [...]
In late March 2024, Eric Davis, Oregon Conference vice president for finance, announced his departure. In his time with the administrative team, his leadership has been invaluable in identifying the need for significant financial adjustments and helping the conference begin navigating the path toward stabilization. It will take some time to fully achieve the goal, but many [...]
