In a national survey of the state of families in America (Bowman, 2012), parents reportedly believe that raising children today is more complicated than it used to be. Along with that, most perceived that the quality of American family life was declining. In addition, 55% of the parents surveyed... [Show more]
Your heart is crushed. Finding it even difficult to breathe, you wake up to the reality that someone you treasure is gone. Death has stolen your loved one from your arms. Now the seemingly insurmountable difficult work of living through grief begins. Is there anything that can soothe this... [Show more]
A clear mission guided Jesus’ life. He declared, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10, NIV). In fulfilling His mission, Jesus spent more time healing than He did teaching and preaching. Seventh-day Adventists believe in following Jesus’ example of ministering... [Show more]
Are you planning a building project—a new church, addition, school building, or Community Service building? Do you wonder how you should go about getting the funds? Does it seem like your campaign for funds goes on forever? Are your members or constituents tired of talking about money? If you have... [Show more]
In a national survey of the state of families in America (Bowman, 2012), parents reportedly believe that raising children today is more complicated than it used to be. Along with that, most perceived that the quality of American family life was declining. In addition, 55% of the parents surveyed... [Show more]
“Brothers and sisters, I commend unto you this book.” Those words, spoken in 1909, were part of the closing remarks given by Ellen White at the last General Conference session she attended. Sixty five years earlier she’d accepted the call to be the Lord’s messenger. She was... [Show more]
These Level 3 awards are created for kids who are in third grade. You will find everything from Astronomer and Cyclist to Tin Can Fun, Wise Steward, and First Aid Helper. Your Builders will love doing these hands-on activities while completing the requirements to receive their awards. If you have... [Show more]
“Dr. Scott Ward shares principles and experiences that will inspire you. The testimonies contained in this book will empower you as you consider your ministry calling and practices.” – Dr. Tracy Wood (Youth & Young Adult Ministries Director, North American Division of... [Show more]
Have you ever sat in church, the sermon washing over you like static, and wondered, "Is this it? Is this all there is?" Maybe doubt feels like a constant companion, whispering cynical questions in your ear: "Why me?" "Why can't I hear God?" If you're a young Adventist wrestling with your faith, then... [Show more]
'What God has joined together, let no one put asunder' is a motto for this commentary. Against a prevailing theological tradition that God's compassion is for human beings only and not also for non-human creation and the earth, Tonstad raises his voice in protest. The 'sundering' omissions are so... [Show more]
