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Follow the daily reading plan and you will read the entire Bible in a year. October 1: Nehemiah 8–10 October 2: Nehemiah 11–13; Psalm 126 October 3: Malachi 1–4 October 4: Luke 1; John 1:1–14 October 5: Matthew 1; Luke 2:1–38 October 6: Matthew 2–3; Luke 2:39–52, Luke 3; Mark 1 October 8: Matthew 4; [...]
My heart sank and my blood pressure went up when she shared the incident with me. The Sabbath School teacher of a primary children’s class told me of an episode that unfolded that week. A young boy who was prone to impulsive and boisterous behavior declared loudly to a class that he desired to do [...]
As I age further past 70, I notice some differences in my personality. Most of them bother me. Aging is not for beginners. My memory is getting even poorer and that’s frustrating. America seems to be sinking morally and that’s frustrating. I am even getting physically uncoordinated and that’s REALLY frustrating. Sometimes I take my [...]
What do you say when you've seen the Holy Spirit do things in your church that were hopes and dreams only a few months ago? Amen, and amen! At Meridian Adventist Church, we just concluded our meetings with Eric Flickenger, It Is Written associate speaker. What a time it has been. Leading up to our [...]
Walla Walla University received a $235,000 collaborative grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust to fund undergraduate research into harmful algal blooms. Alongside researchers from University of Portland and Willamette University, the researchers hope to better understand and more quickly detect the algal blooms, which can produce toxins harmful to people and animals. The goal [...]
Idaho Conference welcomed delegates to its 55th regular constituency session on Sept. 17, 2023 at Gem State Adventist Academy. Notably, of the 73% of eligible delegates in attendance, 57% of surveyed delegates were first-time participants. “Thank you for engaging in the conversations and decisions of our church business today,” said David Prest Jr., Idaho Conference [...]
North Pacific Union launched a brand-new initiative focused on empowering local young adult ministries through Spark Tank, a young adult outreach summit, on Sept. 9, 2023. After worshiping together at the NPUC office in Ridgefield, Washington, seven teams presented new and innovative ideas to connect with their communities and share the message of Jesus. Each [...]
North Pacific Union launched a brand-new initiative focused on empowering local young adult ministries through Spark Tank, a young adult outreach summit, on Sept. 9, 2023. After worshiping together at the NPUC office in Ridgefield, Washington, seven teams presented new and innovative ideas to connect with their communities and share the message of Jesus. Each [...]
In 1903, the Parmele family decided to build a school along Drift Creek. Using hand-sawn lumber, they built a one-room schoolhouse and hired their very first teacher, Charles Butterfield, to teach a dozen students. Over the years, Lincoln City Adventist School went through several iterations and moved several times before finally landing where it currently [...]
As the fire recovery efforts in Maui continue, Hawaii Conference — within Pacific Union Conference — continues to provide community aid while forming long-term plans. In the first few weeks after the devastating fires, Adventist volunteers led by Mark Tamaleaa, Hawaii Conference Adventist Community Services director, provided shelter, food and emotional-spiritual support for more than [...]
