I often live out my life through mental narratives about what’s likely to happen next. Yet, life doesn’t have a perfect playbook.When recently I parked my car and stepped out to start my workday, I realized three things very quickly: 1. I uncharacteristically forgot my computer bag; 2. There was a hissing sound coming from [...]
Sometimes the best way to say thanks is to share a story in memory. This is the case with Bruce Ramberg, Coquille Church member, who should have been on a fiery rooftop. Ramberg leads a full life today that includes roles such as husband to Kathy, who serves her local church as head deaconess and [...]
Editorial Note: Stained-glass windows are living stories of faith and grace, connecting generations through vibrant hues and enduring narratives. Each person, like each pane in the stained-glass window, has a unique role in illuminating the world with the love of Jesus. Together, we create enduring narratives of faith and grace, connecting us in our shared [...]
“Our success will be in proportion to their belief in our belief in, and appreciation of, them.”1 If our primary objective is to make other Adventist believers, we will spend all of our energy making people conform to our theological opinions. However, if we believe that every human we encounter is worthy of receiving the [...]
Our family dining room table was the biggest personal sentimental loss from the Paradise, California, fires in November 2018. Now, there was nothing particularly remarkable about my family's table. It was a long, narrow, laminated particle board table. My parents had purchased this table set soon after they finished seminary. It was the best they [...]
North Pacific Union executive committee convened via Zoom on August 16, 2023, for a time of ministry reports and prayers of praise. The praises began with reflections on the recent “Something Better” educators’ convention presented by the North American Division in Phoenix, Arizona, for 5,500 educators and guests. Carlton Byrd, Southwest Region Conference president, opened [...]
