A Line in the Sand
How do we reconcile our call to serve others sacrificially with the need to care for ourselves? Where’s the line between bearing one another’s burdens and maintaining our own spiritual and emotional health?
Author: Pastor Daniel
Ripples on the Water
From the gentle lapping of waves on a shore to the cosmic dance of galaxies, the science of ripples reveals a deeply interconnected universe. It challenges us to consider that our actions, like pebbles dropped in a cosmic pond, may have consequences that extend far beyond our immediate sphere of influence.
A Flask or a Fountain
…let us come to Him with empty vessels, ready to be filled. Let us trust Him with our meager resources, believing He can multiply them beyond our imagination. And let us live each day in the confidence that our God is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.
The Seed
spiritual growth, like the growth of a plant, occurs gradually and often imperceptibly. It requires patience, nurturing, and trust in the process that God orchestrates beneath the surface.
My Philosophy of Ministry
As a pastor of the flock of God, I see my calling as an under-shepherd working alongside the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Ellen White describes Jesus’ work of ministry in her famous words: “Christ’s method alone will give true success …
Graduation Reflections
Since 2019, I have had the privilege of studying for my Master’s Degree at Southern Adventist University. This past Sunday, May 5, my friends and family celebrated with me at my graduation! What have I learned in the five years …
A Biblical Philosophy of Art
Art can be used as a powerful tool for communicating human emotion, for teaching, and for worship. There are many forms of artistic expression, from literature, drama, and music, to visual arts such as photography, painting, sculpting, etc. All types …
Above Homage
It was the later part of the 2nd century. Just as in New Testament times, the followers of Jesus continued to be bitterly persecuted, both by the Jews and by the pagan Roman empire. In the city of Smyrna, a …