Rediscovering Our Adventist Pioneer Spirit One of the gifts I received this past Christmas was the first volume of the book Heart Warming Stories of Adventist Pioneers. What a thrilling and inspiring volume! The author, Norma J. Collins, opens the window for us to catch a glimpse of well-k... Read more
A Lesson in a Casserole The service is almost over and already the smells from the kitchen are drifting through the sanctuary. It is fellowship meal Sabbath, and the thought of having more of Mrs. Brown's famous casserole adds to the growling of your stomach. When you en... Read more
Where Do You Want to Go? What Would You Like to Do?"Hello Gordon, what would you like to do?" A computer-generated voice asks me that question every time I turn on my "smart" phone. If I don't answer immediately, the persistent mechanical voice continues, "Are you still t... Read more
My Bucket List The new year is often a time for making resolutions. It marks a time that lends itself to starting over or beginning a new project or changing a pattern of behavior. If you are like I am, you have discovered how easy it is to fail in following thr... Read more
Home for the Holidays Over the river and through the woods, the holiday rush is on. In the midst of frantic shopping-mall crowds, jam-packed airports and bumper-to-bumper traffic, many look forward to one thing: going home for Christmas.The song "I'll be Home for Chris... Read more
Engaging in Our Mission Every successful organization, company or church has a mission, a calling or reason for existence.What happens when we don't actively pursue our mission? Allow me to use the story of David and Goliath, found in 1 Samuel 17, as a backdrop to the pr... Read more
Ryan White Story We were just finishing supper when the phone rang. The voice was filled with emotion. Could I come please right away and anoint the baby in the pediatric intensive care unit at Portland Adventist Medical Center?Mindful of the James 5 promise and c... Read more
