A former member of the Highland SDA Church writes “Sabbath Thoughts” a couple times a month. These blog posts are meant to draw the reader closer to God and to encourage contemplation of various Christian topics.
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What Happened?
When I was a little kid, probably around 5 or 6, I wanted to drive the car. My mom would let me sit on her lap and steer while she […]
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Worth It
I watched a video this morning that talked about why it is hard for adults to make friends. (And some of you may be saying, “I have lots of friends” […]
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Faith
Lately, I’ve been increasingly blessed when people share their personal testimonies of how God has worked in their lives. Certainly many people I have read books about having amazing stories […]
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His Purpose
In the New Testament, we read about the apostle Paul having a thorn in his side. And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, […]
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It is Our Problem
I grew up rather sheltered. My parents protected me from many evils in the world. I was not aware of child trafficking nor the rampant prostitution problem that faces much […]
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Expectations Part I
Whenever we get a new Sabbath School lesson book I always sit down that first Sabbath of the new quarter and read all of the mission stories. When I came […]
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God Sees
A book titled “The Invisible Woman: When God Sees” by Nicole Johnson claims (I have not read the book) to spotlight mothers and their jobs that seem to be thankless […]
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I Surrender All
“Do not be afraid” (Luke 5:10). Ryan has a fear of surgery, specifically being knocked out. After you lose consciousness, you have no control over whether or not you’ll wake […]
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Epidemic
“And the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him’” (Genesis 2:18). From the very beginning, God […]
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Changing Shoes
According to Merriam-Webster.com, perspective can include both your mental point of view as well as a physical visible scene. While I’m not a psychologist (I only took one class and […]
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Bleeding Heart
Next Sunday is Mother’s Day. Did you know that a graduate from Augusta Female Seminary, now Mary Baldwin University, in Staunton, Virginia founded Mother’s Day? Anna Jarvis wished to make […]
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Appreciation
You really don’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone. I remember once a year or so ago Ryan had come to eat lunch with me at my work, and […]