We have rich promises in the Word of God. In Scripture there are many passages that speak to financial matters; however, the text that serves as a north star for me in the area of financial counsel is, Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the first fruits of all your increase; so your barns will be filled with plenty and your vats will overflow with new wine (Proverbs 3: 9–10 NKJV). A proverb is a commonplace truth, wise saying or precept.
“No miréis el sepulcro vacío. No lloréis como los que están sin esperanza ni ayuda. Jesús vive, y porque vive, viviremos también." Brote de los corazones agradecidos y de los labios tocados por el fuego santo el alegre canto: ¡Cristo ha resucitado! Vive para interceder por nosotros. Aceptad esta esperanza, y dará firmeza al alma como un ancla segura y probada. Creed y veréis la gloria de Dios” (El deseado de todas las gentes, p. 737).
“Jesus has been delivering His goods to His servants age after age. One generation after another has been gathering up the hereditary trust; the talents have increased largely by use and have descended to us."
Even though the Bible has no problem calling Jesus God, the early Adventists did, undoubtedly from an anti-Middle Ages bias that held that the doctrine of the Trinity was a product of a church in apostasy.
Jesus is the Alpha and Omega. He sees tomorrow and a thousand years from now with as great a clarity as we see today. He stated with prophetic voice, I must work the works of Him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. And speaking of the future He says, . . . when the Son of man cometh, shall He find faith on the earth?
Para este mes le he pedido al pastor Roger Hernández, Director de Evangelismo de la Unión del Sur, que explique en qué consiste un nuevo programa que la División Norteamericana está lanzando para los jóvenes hispanos.
Pentecost didn’t begin with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit; Pentecost began with a prayer meeting.
For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder, and His name will be called “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God . . .” (Isa. 9:6 RSV)
Massive layoffs, skyrocketing unemployment, and a roller-coaster stock market would be enough to upset the stomach of even the experienced thrill-seeker. But add a deadly virus to the mix and suddenly it seems like someone hit the fast-forward button on time left for this old world of ours.
It is amazing how often we come to the Father, praying for loved ones, pleading for answers and seeking relief from various problems. Yet, we forget to — or seldom — offer real praise to the God of the universe and the Author of amazing answered prayers.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen (2 Corinthians 13:14 NKJV).
In normal circumstances, the senior year of high school culminates on a high note. But as the usual milestones, such as mission trips, music tours and graduation have evaporated because of the coronavirus, we turned to our senior class pastors for some words of encouragement for the Class of 2020.
El siguiente artículo acerca de la ansiedad fue escrito por la Dra. Melissa Rodas-Ponce, profesora de sicología en la Universidad Andrews.
I don’t know about you, but with all the changes in our world, I’ve got an insatiable appetite for God’s Word. There are just too many other voices out there vying for recognition, yet have no eternal value.
And we bring you the good news that what God promised to the fathers, this he has fulfilled . . . by raising Jesus. (Acts 13:32, 33 RSV)
While I have been homebound over the last few months, I have been reflecting on the changing world and our role in it, as Christians, as Seventh-day Adventists and as Andrews University.
As a college student, I knew it was a privilege to attend the NAD Year-end meetings as a voting member when others, more qualified than I, did not have that opportunity. In spite of my insecurities, I knew God would give me guidance and wisdom to represent Andrews well.
As we have seen, by 1888 the disjunction between Adventism and the evangelical understanding of salvation had become problematic.
God desires for everyone to be saved, thus He sent His Son to make the greatest sacrifice the universe has ever known. Today, Adventists are being called and equipped globally to prepare people for the Kingdom that awaits.
As I wrote this article, we were approaching the Thanksgiving season, anticipating the arrival of our family. Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday, primarily because of its spiritual dimension that calls us to reconnect with our Creator in gratitude.
“Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “if I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it” (Malachi 3:10 NKJV).
And foreigners who bind themselves to the Lord to minister to Him, to love the name of the Lord, and to be His servants, all who keep the Sabbath without desecrating it and who hold fast to my covenant — these I will bring to My holy mountain and give them joy in My house of prayer . . . for My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations” (Isaiah 56:6,7 NIV).
Our team from the Lake Union, along with two from the NAD, had a wonderful time visiting “our island,” the federated island country called Kosrae (Koo-she-rai). We appreciate that the NAD graciously covered most of our travel expenses for this initial visit.
One Woman's Experience Becoming Woke
I am one of the reluctant people who have not embraced newer songs or different kinds of music. I am stuck in the ’70s, listening to songs that remind me of academy and college years. I decided to record songs I enjoyed on a thumb drive so I could listen to them while traveling.
Here is the perseverance of the saints who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus (Revelation 14:12, NASB).
The year 1844 lives in infamy for Seventh-day Adventists — we call it “The Great Disappointment.” Yet it was a bittersweet year as from the ashes of that experience there arose new life, a beautiful plant called the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
“La formación de pequeños grupos como base del esfuerzo cristiano me ha sido presentada por Uno que no puede errar” (Servicio Cristiano, p. 92).
Have you ever said that when struggling over a concern with your Heavenly Father in prayer? You just can’t see a way around or through your mountain of problems.
For I am not ashamed of the gospel: it is the power of God for salvation to every one who has faith (Romans 1:16, RSV).
The Bible states we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses (Heb 12:1 NKJV). Surrounded implies there is a host of others watching us! In 2014, my wife and I visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the invitation of a pastor-friend who now leads the Gulf States Field in the Middle East. Our travel assignment included preaching at the Abu Dhabi church, and pastor-mentoring sessions. During our visit, we noticed security monitors in malls, hotels, grocery stores and parking garages, just like here at home.
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us — for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who hangs on a tree” (Gal. 3:13 NIV).
Some call it a whisper. Some call it a nudge. You may have sensed it as a prompt. Whatever the definition, I'm sure you have felt it, too. It's not an audible sound, but it's as real as though it were. A familiar Scripture term is a still, small voice.
He was prepared to leave the Seventh-day Adventist Church for good. But he went to a Pathfinder event called “Oshkosh,” and now he’s a leader in God’s last day remnant church.
“Según la providencia de Dios, los que han estado soportando la carga de su obra se han estado esforzando por poner nueva vida en métodos antiguos de trabajo, y también por inventar nuevos planes y nuevos métodos para despertar el interés de los miembros de la iglesia para que realicen un esfuerzo unido a fin de alcanzar el mundo” (Consejos sobre Mayordomía Cristiana, p. 199).
And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of Man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle (Revelation 14:14 KJV).
Although raised as a Seventh-day Adventist, as time went along, I stopped practicing my faith. There was no time for God. I was a busy wife and owner of a successful farrier business where I traveled from farm to farm, trimming and shoeing horses. I eventually came to the place where I knew something was missing.
Have you ever wondered if God wants you to do something different than what you currently do to occupy your day? Is it possible that, at least for the time being, God wants you to stay put and make a deeper commitment to what you currently are engaged, but now for His glory?
As we prepare for the 2020 General Conference Session in Indianapolis, we are urging that all make prayer a primary focus. In fact, we invite you to join us for a pre-GC Prayer Conference in Indianapolis, March 6‒7, 2020. Registration is available at ourunitedcry.org.
Pastor’s appreciation month is fraught with perils as people often don’t believe the hours that pastors work, yet they and their families are held to high standards that are hard to reach for the best among us
“Vestíos de toda la armadura de Dios, para que podáis estar firmes contra las asechanzas del diablo, porque no tenemos lucha contra sangre y carne, sino contra principados, contra potestades, contra los gobernadores de las tinieblas de este mundo, contra huestes espirituales de maldad en las regiones celestes.” Efesios 6:11-12
I’ve always been curious about Ellen White’s comment about this statement Jesus made to the priests and rabbis. The Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He seeth the Father do (John 5:19 KJV).
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19, NASB).
Confidence in Jesus, and yes, confidence in expressing truth in these last days is what we’ve all been called to do.
We are in the midst of such deep political divides today, not only in our country and our world, but our worldwide church also is facing serious tensions and divisions.
A man is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, . . . by works of the law shall no one be justified (Galatians 2:16 RSV).
Virtually everything, over time, tends to run down. Trees sprout, grow, produce fruit, then begin to decay.
