“But speaking truth in love, we may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, even Christ.” Ephesians 4:15. There is a striking difference between the worldly, secular perspective and the Christian worldview. The world has its own account of what is right and wrong and the Bible sets forth a completely […]
‘Adventism Lite’ is a Unhealthy Alternative to the Faith
‘Adventism Lite’ is a popular but less filling alternative to the Seventh-day Adventist faith. Its nutritional value is 35% Truth, 45% Faith, 85% Love, 100% Cool, 100% Culturally Compatible and 0% Saved. ‘Adventism Lite’ is a simpler, trimmed down version of the faith that suits YOUR needs best. If the real SDA faith is placing […]
Apostasy Left Unchecked Will Only Grow More Aggressively
When apostasy is ignored in the church it will just spin out of control and multiply. This is true in any church and with any people. When error is embraced it only opens the door for more dangerous errors to come in. When we begin making excuses to accommodate apostasy, the wrongdoing will never be […]
God Runs a Church, Not a Daycare
“Is not my word like as a fire? saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces?” Jeremiah 23:29. In times of spiritual crisis God raised up certain prophets, apostles and watchmen to bear messages of fearful judgment. These messengers would point out the national sins of the time and reveal […]
Andrews University Promotes a Progressive Socialist Agenda
Andrews University recently implemented new policies in its Student Handbook that are designed to create a safe environment on campus for students who are gay, lesbian, transgender or unsure about their gender identity. The new policies are meant to “draw” into a close relationship to God those who are struggling with their sexual orientation and […]
Catholics, Adventists, Buddhists, Muslims, Jews and Evangelicals Unite to Become the ‘Light of the World’
More than 650 members from Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Universalists and other religious communities came together on October 24, 2017 at a Roman Catholic Church. Catholic Priest Michael Saporito hosted the event and welcomed the interfaith participants in a show of unity at the Parish Community of St. Helena in Westfield, NJ. “It is great […]
Adventist’s Unhealthy Healthcare Merger
Adventist Health and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) have agreed to merge into the same health system. Adventist Health is owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church while OSHU is a public university from the state of Oregon. Under this new partnership Adventist Health and OSHU will operate as a “unified system.” Many reasons have […]
Women’s Ordination Debate Spills Over into the Seventh-day Adventist Yearbook
In the 2014-2017 Seventh-day Adventist Yearbook, the General Conference has refused to publish the name of “Elder” Dr. Sandra Roberts as President of the Southeastern California Conference. Not only has her name been excluded from the official yearbook, but Sandra Roberts has not received her “credentials” that the General Conference usually grants to conference presidents. […]
Seventh-day Adventists in Northern California Crack Down on Gay Membership
The Northern California Conference (NCC) of Seventh-day Adventists has stated to its pastors, churches and members that homosexuality is incompatible with both the Scriptures and with the church’s teaching. In a letter dated October 10, 2017 James Pedersen, President of the NCC, declared that the official position for Seventh-day Adventists is that we “do not […]
Women’s Ordination Takes Center Stage at the Seventh-day Adventist NAD Year End Meeting
On October 26-31, 2017 the North American Division (NAD) of Seventh-day Adventists held its year-end meeting to discuss business, budgets, evangelism and the future work for North America. The meeting was attended by the North American Division Executive Committee members consisting of leaders from the different conferences, unions, educational institutions and other pastors from North […]