(This was written in 2003 when Cristopher applied to Adopt a Minister International. Today, Cris is a Theology Instructor at Central Philippine Adventist College.) “Father, when I grow up, I will kill all the people involved in your death,” I made this promise at my father’s grave way back in 1991. I grew up in … Read more
While rummaging through the attic one day, I found a familiar item. An old fishing tackle box. It looked all scratched up, showing years of use. Instantly, I had flashbacks of long ago, even as far as 42 years back when my husband Edwin’s favorite pastime was fishing. Things were quite simple then. We didn’t … Read more
While in Natchez, Mississippi some years back, I saw workers hauling dirt from a side of a huge mountain; a big chunk of the mountain was gone. Then I remembered the story – Mountain Moving Faith – that I had read several years ago, and I wish to share the story with you. This story, … Read more
God be praised! Jesus is soon to come! The Holy Spirit is being poured out in these last days and 2,227 precious souls accepted Jesus through baptism. Thanks to the faithful work of our 350+ adopted theology graduates, mission workers, church officers and brethren). SM/SCMM = 403, CVC = 62, WMC = 42, WVC = … Read more
February 2024 Baptisms in the Philippines To GOD be the GLORY! The Good News of Salvation is being shared to many before our Jesus’ Soon Return. Last February 2024, hundreds had accepted Jesus as their personal Savior Philippine Baptisms: CVC 62, ZPM 30, CMM 53, NCMC 303, SeCM/NeMM 176, NDM/DM 72, WMC 41, CLC/CN 52, … Read more
We went to the Baton Rouge airport to meet Mary Grace who was coming home from Ft. Myers. On our way up the escalator, we saw a waiting crowd in front of the arrival gate. There were: TV news crew, Boy’s Scouts and other people. I wondered who was coming. Could he be a celebrity? … Read more
You’re probably asking, “Why $40,000? Is the countertop gold-plated?” No, in fact this is a small countertop. Only 3 x 3 x 4 feet. In the early 80’s, I worked in a chemical lab where I became sensitized and sick. A certain chemical caused me to have respiratory problems. Whenever a lab tech becomes sensitized, … Read more
We (my husband JR, my 6-year-old granddaughter Kaitlyn and I) were in the car waiting for the traffic light to change when we noticed 3 policemen on motorcycles a block away. A few seconds later, one of the policemen parked his motorcycle right under the traffic light and raised his hand. The light turned green … Read more
I was paying for merchandise at a department store when I overheard the sales lady talking on the phone: “Sir, I need a big favor. My daughter won first place in an Essay Contest for Black History Month. She is being presented tomorrow and I would like to be there for her. If it’s OK … Read more
(August 15,1996) I had a very hectic day at work. It seemed as if everything had gone wrong and so, on my way home, I had a heart-to-heart talk with God. “God, I will do anything for You. Please allow me to retire,” I cried. When I reached our driveway, I asked God to please … Read more