grace

Slow Cooker Conversion

Reading Time: 5 minutesMy mother-in-law, Linda Whitney (Grandma Linda, to my kids) had more questions than most teens her age in the…

Serving in Hope

Reading Time: 2 minutesMy childhood memories of many sermons in church were from men who seemed angry about a lot of things….

The Priesthood

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe theme of reconciliation is as old as humanity itself. Because of sin, humans damaged their relationship not only…

Amazing Grace

Reading Time: 2 minutesJesus has entrusted us with a critical rescue mission where eternal destinies hang in the balance. Most of us…

Thy Kingdom Come

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe 2000 movie Pay It Forward tells the story of a seventh grader named Trevor, whose new social studies…

What it Means to Live and Lead from the Center

Reading Time: 3 minutesWord-plays on “the center” and “centering” have come to my attention often in my new role at the

The Gospel’s Proper Order

Reading Time: 4 minutes“I’d like to be baptized someday, but I don’t think I’m ready yet. I need more time.” I’ve heard statements along…

Why Holiness

Reading Time: 4 minutesWe are besieged in our culture with messages about situational ethics and moral relativism. “If it feels good, do…

A Call to Obedience

Reading Time: 6 minutesIs it possible to experience a church environment with singing, reading Scripture, preaching, and celebrating every Sabbath, without fully…

I’ve seen Sabbath described as a gift. Does this mean Sabbathkeeping is optional?

Reading Time: 3 minutesIn a recent BA and quarterly, I’ve seen Sabbath described as a gift. Does this mean that Sabbathkeeping is…