“I have come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly,” said Jesus. Life is a precious gift from God. It is found in every beat of our heart, ever breath that we take. Life is made up of moments–moments of joy and moments of sorrow; moments of work and moments of play. As the wise man wrote centuries ago:
“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven:
A time to be born,
And a time to die;
A time to plant,
And a time to pluck what is planted;
A time to kill,
And a time to heal;
A time to break down,
And a time to build up;
A time to weep,
And a time to laugh;
A time to mourn,
And a time to dance…
A time to embrace,
And a time to refrain from embracing…“
Ecclesiastes 3:1-4,5b (NKJV)
How do we make good decisions in life? What are some practical questions that arise in the realm of human sexuality? And what are reliable, trustworthy, loving, practical answers?
Explore with us some practical ways that lead to human flourishing and an abundant life.
“Can I ask you something personal? Mary asked, sounding a bit unsure. “Sure thing,” Elizabeth responded, sensing where this was going. This wasn’t the first time someone had asked her, but she was still figuring out how to address it.
My grandparents were married in the 1920s. Stan was blind, and Lily was the youngest of thirteen children. She conceived on their honeymoon and had no idea how she would give birth. When Lily asked how the baby would come out, her aunt replied, “The same way it got in.” Lily had never seen the birth of a baby or even an animal. She was frightened and confused.
In an era of evolving societal norms and personal identities, Seventh-day Adventist parents often find themselves navigating uncharted waters when their children come out as LGBTQ. This article aims to provide a compassionate, biblically grounded perspective on how to maintain loving relationships with LGBTQ children while adhering to Adventist beliefs and values.
Are you walking through a difficult solitary season in your life right now? Perhaps, like me, you know the ache of loneliness or the frustration of thinking you’ve been passed by. Perhaps you feel that the enemy has stolen your happiness or that he is trying to destroy your faith. But have you discovered the abundant joy that Jesus brings, the joy that shines brightest in the quiet solitary seasons?
With the legalization of same-sex marriage in the United States and other countries, the Adventist Church must face the issue of how to relate to gay individuals. We need to examine our arguments when addressing how, or even if, gay persons who are in a sexual relationship...
Pornography: a rising phenomenon From the time we wake, our senses are bombarded with images and sounds from our phones, television, internet, and news outlets. Some is positive, but others are harmful, exposing us to ideas and images that we would not naturally choose. One insidious influence that is increasingly pervasive in our digital age . . .
Beyond Abstinence: Presenting God’s Ideal for Sexual Intimacy It was the first night of teen camp. As camp pastor, I led the nightly Bible study. The camp director instructed me to let the campers choose the topic; so I gathered my eager students around and popped the question: “What would you like to study?” They . . .
Advice From an Adventist Single: How I am learning to be emotionally content in my season of singleness I had come to church seeking to draw closer to God. Instead, I got a recommendation to draw closer to someone whose character and behavior I knew would lead me much farther from God than I ever . . .
Navigating masturbation: a consideration for Christians If you are a person of faith, you should continue reading this because you believe in a Creator God, and as such, you are interested in what the Bible, the Word of God, has to say about how you live your life. If you are not a person of . . .