A Lifelong Partnership A special partnership began on January 1, 1937, when wedding vows were exchanged between Lloyd and Gertrude Canaday. Other vows were taken that day also. Promises were made to never go to bed angry, to have both morning and evening worship, and to... Read more
Northwest Spirit One day when he was 14, Glenn Walters decided that he did not want to clean cow barns for the rest of his life. That decision would affect the rest of his life and the lives of countless other people.Glenn’s Adventist parents were dairy farmers. H... Read more
The Widows Might: It’s Tuesday afternoon, and Jesus has spent a difficult day in continual conflict with Jewish leaders. Walking through the crowd at the temple for the last time, Jesus observes the long procession of worshippers dressed in finery and moving slowly... Read more
Blessed to be a Blessing "Unless the Lord relinquishes me from my current obligation, I cannot move in another direction." This is the statement Rod made while considering an opportunity to engage in missionary work for a small church in Glasgow, Mont. A lifelong Adventis... Read more
Refresh Fair Imagine a county fair-type event, attended by thousands of community friends and church members alike, where everything that happened focused on the Bible and Jesus Christ. Imagine these thousands enjoying fun activities and events all sponsored b... Read more
Near to the Heart of God "There is a place of quiet rest, near to the heart of God."Imagine waking up in a place of peace and safety when all you’ve ever known is fear and pain. Imagine finding out what real love feels like with warm hugs and safe touches when all you’ve ... Read more
Strengthing Adventist Families The North Pacific Union Conference is working to gain a broader understanding of abusive relationships among its membership in an effort to bring healing to Adventist families. Thirty churches have responded to the call to contribute to the “Stren... Read more
Building for the Future At Adventist Health, we know that if we plan to be around tomorrow, we must start planning for tomorrow today. Which is why the following pages are filled with new faces, features and physical plants—all of which are designed to ensure the longevi... Read more
Doing It Better in Portland It’s not often that a bad experience inspires a career. But when Renee Swanson, R.N., B.S.N., encountered a testy nurse during a childhood hospital stay, she knew she could do better. And she has. Read more
