Posts tagged ‘Carl Greene’

Few of us honestly answer the question “How are you?”. In fact, many of us wonder if the question is worth being asked. Personally, those three words make me squeamish—especially when I am the one routinely asking the three-word question. After all, am I really ... Read More

Do you remember May 1992? It fell in the year when the Ford Taurus surpassed the Honda Accord as the top-selling passenger car in the United States[1] and Ranch Dressing became the most popular topping for salad[2]. May is the specific month that the Space ... Read More

True or False:  Before 2012, the number one purchaser of kale used it for non-food purposes.  Granted, for you kale naysayers, it still not fit for human consumption. This factoid is actually true—probably.  Based on some fact checking by NPR, it appears as though Pizza ... Read More

Coming out of the season of prayer and fasting that the SDB World Federation called us to, I would like to share one of the clear pictures that kept coming to my mind:  driving a Tesla.  Let me explain.    A few months ago, I ... Read More

We are praying.  We are seeking out God’s leading, protection, healing, and intervention amidst this unfolding crisis.  Over time though, this faithful prayer time can increasingly feel like a lonely, daunting task from within the four walls of our home.  We do, however, have the ... Read More

It is a privilege to be able to partner and work together as Seventh Day Baptists even in the midst of crisis and disruption.  The importance of communicating well is a priority for us as we strive to Actively Advance God’s Kingdom together in this ... Read More

In this season of social distance and uncertainty, it is also a time to continue to reflect on places that God has been at work, is at work, and will be at work.  The following is another article composed by SDB General Council Member Patti ... Read More

How does a shepherd care for scattered sheep? I googled it. Apparently it is difficult. We are entering into a season in which our local churches will by and large remain scattered, not assembling in person on our regular rhythms. As we transition into this ... Read More

One of the great disappointments in life is when your hero lets you down.  I do want to be careful on the word hero though.  When I refer to a hero, I do not mean that perfect person that I want to emulate.  I am ... Read More

This past Sabbath, February 29th, I had the honor of participating in the Pastoral Installation Service of Pastor Ben and Sister Marcella Figueroa at the Miami Seventh Day Baptist Church.  The theme of the service was appropriately focused on:  “It’s a New Season!  It’s a ... Read More