WHFMS Honoring the Past, Celebrating the Present, Praying for the Future Beginning The WHFMS began in 1897 when Sarah K Taylor of Maine was asked to talk about the women’s work of the Advent Christian denomination. She had nothing to share but promised that within a year she would have a very different report. By […]
We Are Like Those Who Dream Abolitionism and Advent Christian Missions “These are the times that try men’s souls.” Those memorable words captured the inner struggles of many Americans as they viewed the grave dangers facing them at the start of the Revolutionary War. A similar inner struggle was repeated a few decades later as […]
When Your Spouse Doesn’t Share Your Faith Being married to a spouse that does not share your faith can be one of the most difficult challenges in a Christian’s life. You may be tempted to look for a way out of the marriage because of having to attend church alone or having a spouse who […]
Battling Cancer and Covid Alone: How God Destroyed Fear and Answered Prayer Hymn writer William Cowper once wrote, “God moves in a mysterious way; His wonders to perform.” God certainly worked in just such a way to teach me more about his character and nature. In the early days of 2020, I remember anticipating all […]
Changing Customs to Follow God’s Way Living in the Great Rift Valley of Tanzania is a tribe of hunters and gatherers whose god, just two years ago, was the sun. Advent pastors befriended them and told them about a God who is above all gods. The response has been miraculous. The Word of God has […]
The Past Matters for the Future Editorial by Justin Nash Someone recently commented to me that most Advent Christians are not well read on our history or theology. That sentiment resonates with me, though I’d take it a step further to say that most American Christians are not well read on church history more generally. […]
Not All Conflict Is Bad Feature by Willie Batson Conflict is painful. It brings out anger, fear and anxiety, all of the emotional experiences we try to avoid. However, not all conflict is bad. It can provide an opportunity for growth in a relationship. Like dynamite, it is helpful if used correctly but destructive if […]
Getting to Know Ruth Devairakkam How are you affiliated with the Advent Christian denomination? My late father, Rev. T. Devairakkam pioneered Advent Christian work in Malaysia. I was with my father as he brought the gospel to the Indians in the rubber plantations of Johore, Malaysia. As my father was faithful to the Advent Christian […]
Understanding and Engaging the Culture: Book Reviews Article by Jack Mumford 1 Chronicles 12:32 says, “From the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do…” (NASB). As important as knowing the Scriptures are a secondary goal is grasping the culture we are trying to reach with the Gospel […]
Advent Christian Women’s Ministries Article by Beth Larkin “Convinced of the imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ, Advent Christian General Conference exists to Encourage, Equip and Empower Advent Christian churches worldwide to be obedient to His Great Commandment and Great Commission.” This is Advent Christian General Conference’s mission statement. So, what will you currently […]