“Influencer.” If you spend any time on social media, you’ve heard this word, and you’ve probably met someone who is an influencer or is at least trying to become one. The term inherently means someone who can affect the thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours of others. It’s kind…
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ReFrame Adventist Worship pt. 3: Racism
Disclaimer: Terms like Race, Ethnicity, and Culture are related, but they are not all the same thing. Sometimes within this article and video it may seem like I am using those terms interchangeably. In this particular case, I think it has to do with music being a complex thing that…
Don't Read The Comments (Conflict Resolution)
Whether we are getting together with people in person (perhaps an out of place thought in 2020) or interacting with people on the Internet, it's no secret that people are really good at getting into arguments. Bickering and taunting seem to be especially bad when people gain the…
Hello Darkness
A good reputation is more valuable than costly perfume. And the day you die is better than the day you are born. Better to spend your time at funerals than at parties. After all, everyone dies— so the living should take this to heart. Sorrow is better than laughter, for…
Confession & Fellowship - Spiritual Disciplines
Day and night your hand of discipline was heavy on me. My strength evaporated like water in the summer heat. Finally, I confessed all my sins to you and stopped trying to hide my guilt. I said to myself, “I will confess my rebellion to the Lord.” And you forgave…