Luke 15: The Lostness of Both Sons in the Parable
In Luke 15 we see that the older brother became angry and refused to go into the father’s feast, after the return of his wayward younger brother.
Jesus often speaks of sin and salvation under the metaphors of being lost and found.
Gratefully, in Luke 15 there are three parables that Jesus tells the religious leaders, the […]
Eisenhower’s Farewell Address: A Prophetic Warning for America
We now stand ten years past the midpoint of a century that has witnessed four major wars among great nations. Three of these involved our own country. Despite these holocausts America is today the strongest, the most influential and most productive nation in the world. Understandably proud of this pre-eminence, we yet realize that America’s […]
Faithfulness of God: Was It Abraham’s Trust or God’s Promise?
Abraham is called the “father of the faithful.” This identification is true, not because Abraham was always faithful, but he is still is regarded as the the “father of the faithful,” because his experience is so reflective of the experiences of so many of us – sometimes strong in faith, sometimes failing and putting Christ […]
1919 Bible Conference: A Turning Point in Adventist Leadership
Written by:
Gilbert M. Valentine
Published In Spectrum Magazine:
May 10, 2022
In this two-part article, Dr. Gilbert Valentine explores the particular circumstances surrounding the exit from office of General Conference presidents Daniells and Butler, and then surveys the circumstances involved in the exit of the other occupants of the office of GC president since it was established in 1863. […]
Decline in Religious Belief: America’s Faith Hits a New Low
The number of Americans who believe in God has dropped to the lowest level in the 78 years Gallup has asked the question, per a recent poll.
Driving the news: 81% of U.S. adults say they believe in God — down 6 points from 2017.
Belief in God dropped the most among young adults, liberals and Democrats, with […]
Religious Decline: What America’s Spiritual Shift Means Today
New surveys show Americans’ membership in communities of worship has declined sharply in recent years, with less than 50% of the country belonging to a church, synagogue or mosque.
Why it matters: The accelerating trend towards a more secular America represents a fundamental change in the national character, one that will have major ramifications for politics and […]