For many years, I've done a review of my life on New Year's Day. Like many people, I’ve made resolutions to exercise more, lose weight, eat healthier, spend more time with my family, start a new hobby, read more books, etc. — I review the things that could contribute to better personal well-being. This year, I've [...]
Steve Rose, vice president for financial administration at Walla Walla University, has accepted the Chinese Union Mission treasurer position. Rose has served as vice president at WWU since 2007. "Walla Walla University has been powerfully blessed by the durable and excellent work of Steve Rose," says John McVay, president. "He has tended carefully to the [...]
It's already the third school year during the COVID-19 pandemic. It's not been easy. In fact, it has been stressful. Despite the pressure on teachers, parents and students, Skagit Adventist Academy in Burlington, Washington, was able to offer in-person instruction since September 2020. Teachers and staff say they are grateful the 20-21 school year ended without [...]
I remember when I was a child my father, who was not a believer, brought a bottle of Tequila to our house. He placed it in the highest spot in the kitchen hoping that our short little arms would not reach it. He didn’t count on the length of our curiosity. My two sisters and [...]
The clucking sounds of chickens float on the breeze outside the kindergarten classroom at Rogue Valley Adventist Academy. The chickens are tenderly cared for by the class with the help of their amazing teacher, Miss Davies. But these aren’t just any ordinary chickens. They are “Chickens on a Mission!”
On Sept. 24, 2021, the entire student body from Amazing Grace Academy in Palmer, Alaska donned their coats and boots and helped harvest potatoes for Valley Blessings, a local charity organization. This year, the annual potato harvest happened during an early snowfall, which for many long-time residents, was the earliest snowfall in their recent memories.
A career military man and former Adventist dreamed about Jesus' second coming. It was more of a nightmare really. Discover how God used a nightmare to initiate a journey back home.
The Post Falls Church in Idaho and Otis Orchards in Washington participated in the It Is Written “Hope Awakens” series from April to May, 2020. Read how the experience shaped the outreach mindset of the churches.
“’Tis the season” to see nativity scenes — like the lighted display here at the NPUC. Traditionally, we see wise men and shepherds worshiping the baby Jesus in the manger. The image of that wondrous incarnation of our Creator needs no enhancements to be powerful. Yet, many nativity sets have a lot of things wrong!
