Lake Union Herald

Denis Kaiser

Articles by Denis Kaiser

  • A Faithful Messenger

    A Faithful Messenger

    Sometimes, in our efforts to explain historical events, we create speculative narratives that go beyond the facts. Seventh-day Adventists believe that God gave prophetic visions to Ellen G. White (1827–1915) and called her to serve as a messenger to His last-day remnant church. We also know that before she received visions, two other Millerite Adventists — William E. Foy (1818–1893) and…

    Denis Kaiser
  • A Little Book that Changed a Nation

    A Little Book that Changed a Nation

    In the years following World War I, a native of Madagascar who had served in the French army returned home. While living in Antananarivo, he met a friend, André Rasamoelina, a public-school teacher. The former soldier carried with him a small but remarkable book—an English copy of Steps to Christ by Ellen G. White.  The book itself…

    Denis Kaiser
  • Proper Education

    Proper Education

    Education is a central piece to the mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, yet translating inspired principles into lived practice has often been challenging.

    Denis Kaiser
  • Trained to Reach Immigrants

    Trained to Reach Immigrants

    In the early 20th century, about 9% of the American population had either been born in Germany or was of German descent. German Americans were the largest ethnic group in the country, making up as much as 25–35% of the population in the Midwest, particularly in Wisconsin. In Missouri, they comprised 10–15%. (1)   How could Adventists effectively minister to such a large group without speaking their language? Preaching, evangelizing, giving Bible studies — none of it would reach hearts unless it could be done in a language they understood. …

    Denis Kaiser
  • Hidden Treasures in an Attic

    Hidden Treasures in an Attic

    In the 1930s, the General Conference gave LeRoy Edwin Froom (1890–1974) a special task: to research the history of prophetic interpretation.

    Denis Kaiser
  • Restored to Serve

    Restored to Serve

    After the death of her husband in August 1881, Ellen White was overwhelmed by grief and physical illness. For an entire year, the thought of continuing life alone filled her with dread.

    Denis Kaiser
  • Time to Commence the Sabbath

    Time to Commence the Sabbath

    In the early days of the Adventist movement, believers sought to align every part of life with biblical truth—including the question of when the Sabbath begins.

    Denis Kaiser
  • Faithful Amid Challenges

    Faithful Amid Challenges

    James Sawyer may not be a household name among Adventist pioneers, but his story is one of quiet commitment, spiritual growth, and a desire to serve others—even across cultures and languages.

    Denis Kaiser
  • From the Battlefields of War to the Front Lines of Evangelism

    From the Battlefields of War to the Front Lines of Evangelism

    At 19, Henry Schultz marched off to war. On July 29, 1862, he enlisted in the Union Army and was mustered into Company K of the 96th Illinois Infantry.

    Denis Kaiser
  • A Daily Conversion or A Daily Controversy

    A Daily Conversion or A Daily Controversy

    In the early 20th century, a theological debate divided the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The disagreement centered around the interpretation of the term “daily” in Daniel 8:11–13.

    Denis Kaiser