I wonder if our expectation of Jesus’ second coming has warped our motivations.
Tag: Christian living
We make deals with God on our own terms, then interpret whatever happens next as God directly intervening to solve our problem, or get us out of a pickle.
As our world teeters on the edge of unrest and moral confusion, many wonder how we, as Seventh-day Adventist Christians, are to live as a remnant.
The stories in The Grey Skirt are remarkable not for the magnitude of the events they narrate, but for the example they provide of a Christian life lived thoughtfully and reflectively.
Scripture encourages us to “pray without ceasing.” I wanted to know why. What value does prayer add to our lives?
Rather than placing faith or trust in an abstract system, the Bible directs us to trust in God Himself.
Yes, from a distance, black can look impressive. But upon closer inspection, it reveals the truth. It falls short of being spotless. Every. Single. Time.
Wherever we are situated—in our families, workplaces, communities—we are called to be a light in the darkness, bringing hope, compassion and integrity.
While our prayers cannot dictate to God what to do, they do open up His love, power and intervention to the situation or person we are praying for.
It looks like God doesn’t desert the aged, so why would we desert Him? Our confidence is based on what God in Christ has done; not on what we do.