Five Questions for Jim Lee Interviewed by Justin Nash Rev. Jim Lee has pastored Calvary Advent Christian Church in Lenoir, NC for the past 41 and a half years. He came to faith in Christ as a young college student at Aurora College through the evangelistic efforts of several Advent Christian students there. Several months after being […]
Character Matters Editorial: By Justin Nash Godly character is required for church leaders. Godly character is the preeminent requirement for church leaders. No amount of skill,training or theological education can overcome poor character. This is made clear in Paul’sletters to two young pastors, Timothy and Titus. In 1 Timothy 3:1–13 and Titus 1:5–9, Paullays out […]
Is it Okay for Christians to get Tattoos? Perspectives: By Tom Loghry YES: Of first importance, we find no law against the contemporary conception/common significance of tattoos in Scripture. The proscription against tattoos found in Leviticus 19:28 must be understood in its ancient context. At that time, receiving a tattoo indicated that one had sold […]
Should Christians Drink Alcohol? Perspectives: By Catherine Rybicki YES: Many believers have struggled with the question of “should Christians drink alcohol?” According to the Bible, one can infer that alcohol consumption is acceptable, but that Christians should consume alcohol with self-control and in moderation. There are several places in Scripture that the discerning Christians can […]
Becoming a Better Worshiper Editorial: By Justin Nash If worship of God is our greatest act and ultimate purpose, then we need to be the best at it we can be. But worshiping well isn’t always easy or natural for us. Sometimes we struggle to worship well. I’d like to suggest a few things we […]
Celebrating the Christian Year Part of a worship lifestyle Feature: By Tracy Ainsworth As we seek to develop lives of worship lived to God’s glory, one tool that we may find helpful is the celebration of the Christian Year. While not traditionally part of our Advent Christian heritage, this practice can help us to create […]
Reflections of a Worship Dinosaur Feature: By Wes Ross My dad was Lorne Ross (Larry) and I am the oldest of his four sons. Dad was adopted, never knew his birth parents and left his home after the eighth grade to help support his struggling adopted family by working in the logging camps of northern […]
Love & Grace in Politics Editorial: By Justin Nash As I sit here and write these words, I do so in a time of stinging rebuke. I originally began this editorial with some pithy barbs and snarky retorts (you’ll have to take my word for it, but there were some real zingers in there – […]