"To me, the Sabbath means to dedicate your time to God; to worship, praise, and talk to him." - Tamia Beckford "The Sabbath to me is a time when I can learn more about God through other people’s perspectives, because even though we may all be reading the same Bible, we all see it differently. Also, I think it’s a celebration to recogn
Sitting with my eyes closed during the Sabbath worship service at this past GYC (Generation. Youth. Christ. 2016) convention, I imagined myself kneeling at the feet of Almighty God. Calm and in control, He sits on the throne; the stars dot the black expanse of the universe around Him. He upholds the worlds by His great might and love. I’m kneeling
As I open my Bible and read the book of Genesis, I am amazed at what God has done for us, and how His greatness surrounds us at every turn. I picture the Lord kneeling on the ground, intricately and patiently forming man out of the dust of the ground. He smiles at the perfection that lays before Him, then He breathes into the man's nostrils the br
In the world today, many of us live within parts of the world that are experiencing the effects of an increasingly interconnected and globalized world. It is a world which has created opportunities for fast travel between distant places, and virtually instant connections with other people worldwide via the internet. Within such a world, it is easy
Sincerely Stirred What stirs you? I wish I could ask you this question in person. There must be something. I know I get stirred about many things, but near the top of my list is when I see someone treated unfairly. Anger builds, and it’s difficult for me to stay silent – even if it’s prudent to do so! Just like you and I, Bible characters would get
Born in the early 80s, I joined the largest generation so far in history, later referred to as the “Millennials” by Neil Howe and William Strauss.[1] Growing up with the Internet, this new generation is pragmatic, nomadic, impatient and technologically savvy. Raised in a world of virtual technologies, we are always expecting to be updated with cutt
"In the tempestuous ocean of time and toil there are islands of stillness where man may enter a harbor and reclaim his dignity," rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel writes. "The island is the seventh day, the Sabbath." Words are insufficient to describe the meaning of the Sabbath to those who keep and love it. Its incalculable value is compounded w
On July 23, 2016 Pastor Joshua Nelson helped organize and lead a worship service in which churches, primarily separated by race/culture, came together for a Sabbath of Unity. Below are Pastor Nelson’s reflections on the event, his life experiences that preceded it, and a prescription for 7 steps to cross-cultural collaboration between churches.
It is not merely as a beautiful theory, a mere dogma, that we should consider Christ as God and Creator. Every doctrine of the Bible is for our practical benefit and should be studied for that purpose. Let us first see what relation this doctrine sustains to the central commandment of the law of God. In Genesis 2:1-3 we find these words closing the
Settling down onto the sofa, I opened my Bible, turned on the classic collection of Heritage Singer favourites and began to relax. It was Sabbath. The orange of sunset had seeped into inky blackness, and I was ready to rest. It was just me, and God. Then, I heard a noise. “Buzz, buzzzz, buzzzzz” I glanced at the seat beside me
