When the Water Is Gone

When the Water Is Gone

An imposing octagonal tower stands on a prominent hill in Beloit, WI. The limestone walls are 8 feet thick at the base, tapering in thickness as they rise above the ground a total of 36 feet. The structure was completed in 1889 to address the need to fight fires in...
Sabbath Recorder – February 2024

Sabbath Recorder – February 2024

In this issue of the Sabbath Recorder: “Become Perfectly One…” by Luciano Barreto Nogueira de Moura​​. “World Federation Visits Makapwa Mission Station” by Nick Kersten​​. “A Call to Selfless Giving” by Douglas de Senne...
The Lone Cypress

The Lone Cypress

There is a Lone Cypress Tree rooted in the craggy rocks overlooking Carmel Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The tree has held on for over 250 years, defying storms, wind, rain, and even an arsonist. The iconic Cypress is probably the most photographed tree in the world.[1]...
Spiritual Parenthood

Spiritual Parenthood

If my New Year’s resolutions involved breathing regularly and consuming enough calories to maintain life you might suggest that my expectations are a bit on the low side. Rightfully so. But when it comes to discipleship, what is the expectation of our churches? Is our...