Understanding Ecumenism and What Really Happened in Bologna In the last couple of weeks a story has been spread on social media about an Italian pastor in the city of Bologna in northern Italy, Giovanni Caccamo, who signed an ecumenical charter as a representative of the Seventh-day Adventist church. He al... Read more
Benefit of the Doubt, Part I “The opposite of faith is not doubt, but certainty.” — Anne Lamott Read more
2020 Vision Check Did you ever play the alphabet game during long road trips in the car? I have fond memories of playing this game with my father. We would try to quickly spot letters on road signs and license plates. Dad and I loved to play this game because we bo... Read more
Eight Ways to Kickstart Bible Study Time in 2020 Do you feel like your Bible study time needs refreshing? I certainly have felt that need. Read more
The Apology I Never Gave "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free." — John 8:32 Read more
Being Ordinary for Jesus Some years ago while attending university, I was faced with a routine question asked of many theology students. What story do you have? What’s your personal testimony? My instant reaction was to tell all the bad and crazy things I had ever done, t... Read more
Blessed Are the Peacemakers The night was Christmas Eve, 1914. World War I raged across the ravaged countryside of France. Read more
The Power of Appreciation I have a new respect for teachers. Of course, I respected them before accepting my new role as a faculty member at Union College, but now I really respect them. While having summers off and weekends free is a new (and welcome) experience, first-ye... Read more
An Encounter With Jesus I grew up in a Christian home. My parents were active in church, and they gave me every opportunity to build a strong relationship with Jesus. But as a teenager I began to drift from God. Read more