We grew up hearing about the story where this one man, a paralytic, was carried on his bed by his friends to receive healing at the hands of Jesus. We get cheered that Jesus was moved by their faith and healed him on the spot, but few of us realize another profound aspect of this [...]
No Really, What Would Jesus Do?
In the early 1990’s Evangelical Christians began a movement centered on the motto “What Would Jesus Do?” abbreviated into WWJD. This soon became a trendy identity slogan sported by young Christians printed on T-shirts and bracelets as a reminder to refrain from doing that which Christ wouldn’t do, or to do what He would.
What does it mean to hate religion but love Jesus?
The Reply After watching “Why I hate religion, but love Jesus” by Jefferson Bethke, I was moved and pleased, but then I read a news article in which it states that Jefferson goes to one of Seattle’s mega churches called Mars Hills. This broke my heart. Here is my reply.
Wisdom from Wisdom Teeth
Growing up I always took going to the dentist like no big deal. I prided myself at how “easy” I made the dentist’s job because of my good cooperation and opening my mouth nice and wide. I took it like a pro and didn’t flinch at the needles or sharp utensils swimming around in my [...]
My GYC Experience :)
As mentioned before, I was born and raised an Adventist in California, but then right before high school my family decided to make a big move to Lebanon in the Middle East where my father was originally from. I grew up and matured there, and for 13 years I was deprived of a healthy Adventist [...]
My first time at GYC
Some people don’t know what GYC stands for, and I was confused about the acronym myself for a little. It stands for Generation of Youth for Christ, and it is a youth based ministry of Seventh Day Adventists who are devoted “to serious Bible study, intense prayer, uncompromising lifestyle, and boldness in sharing Christ with [...]
The Power of Praise
Although praising when everything is going great is a wonderful way to show gratitude, it is the praise given in the midst of seemingly unfavorable circumstances which unleashes the power of God most effectively!
Why didn’t I get what I asked for?
How many times have you asked God for something only to end up feeling defeated and discouraged because you didn’t get what you asked for? It’s probably happened to all of us at one point in our life. This kind of circumstance can leave someone very frustrated. Some might even venture not to ask God [...]
