January 23–29
Lesson 5: “Noble Prince of Peace” Let’s begin this week’s comments with a powerful statement found in Thursday’s lesson: “In other words, that redemption that was in Him can […]
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Our Christian Christmas Special | 15
Nikki and Colleen talk about how Jesus’ birth has changed everything, from marriage to the value of women and the unborn, by defeating sin and Satan. Podcast was published December […]
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Fathers of Christmas Shatter Doubt of Adventism | 14
Nikki and Colleen talk about the two Fathers that were central in the Christmas Story: Joseph and Zechariah, and how their stories reveal the absolute truth of Scripture and shatter […]
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We got mail…
Putting off defilement Just out of curiosity, do you know of people leaving Adventism and getting tangled back in it? It is hard to imagine ever going back, but just […]
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Our Shepherd Keeps Us
Have you noticed the news lately? Of course you have. We hear of horrible acts of violence and lawlessness almost every day now. I propose to you that our world needs […]
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Led By the Spirit of Adoption
Romans 8 has been called the greatest chapter in the Bible for good reason. In 39 verses, it describes the Christian life with a sweeping eternal perspective, building up our […]
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14. Christian
Years ago when someone asked me, in the context of religion, who I was, without a moment’s hesitation I would answer, “I’m a Seventh-day Adventist.” Today, my answer is, “I’m a Christian.” I […]
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January 16–22
Lesson 4: “The Hard Way” This week, in reading Isaiah 7 and 8, we have another good history lesson. I like how the author refers back to other historical […]
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Christmas Carols Changed by Adventism | 13
Nikki and Colleen remember how Adventist edited out truth about Jesus from the Christmas carols. They share some of their favorite carols now and talk about the strength and joy […]
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Confronted by Error-Free Scriptures | 12
Colleen and Nikki talk about the radical change in their view of Scripture which turned their worlds upside down and established a new reality. Podcast was published December 4, 2019. […]
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The Holidays and Adventist Family | 11
Colleen and Nikki share their bacon-wrapped turkey tradition and talk about the new dynamics in family gatherings after leaving Adventism. They also share how they have learned that God provides […]
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We got mail…
Confused and lost I’ve bought all of Dale [Ratzlaff’s] books, and I must admit that I cannot continue to follow the Adventist theology. I was so sure of what I […]
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He Leads Us Through, Not Around
It’s only a week into 2021, and it seems that the hope for the new year to be a source of relief from the difficulties that marked 2020 is dimming […]
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Heartbreak In Switzerland
This poignant email came to us this week from a never-been-Adventist Christian in Switzerland. The writer has been studying with an Adventist family, doing her best to help them understand […]
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13. Expanding Ministry
When I was pastoring the Sedona Christian Fellowship in Sedona, Arizona, one day Don and Vesta Muth, whom we had known for many years, both before and after we all left […]
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