Are Ellen White’s writings mere counsels or doctrinal?
Q: Are the writings of Ellen White mere counsels or doctrinal? Is it wrong to study Ellen White’s writing and follow the standards set before us? As a youth who wants to learn more, I am desperate for answers. Please do help me. — Genalyn, from the Philippines A: The writings of Ellen G. White,…
Read MoreHow can I give a worry to God and forget about it?
Q: How does one give problems and worries to God and forget about them? I admit to failing miserably in that area. — Shirl A: We all face challenges and problems from time to time, and sometimes it can be tempting to stress and worry — especially about problems beyond our control. God invites us…
Read MoreHow much sleep do you get at night, and how much water do you drink?
Q: What time do you sleep at night, and what time do you wake up? How many glasses of water do you drink every day? Considering your job, how many e-mails and invitations do you receive every day? Do you respond to all of them? — Kenneth, a 27-year-old Filipino working in Thailand A: Kenneth,…
Read MoreHow can I get rid of the guilt that I feel for backsliding after baptism?
Q: I was baptized but have backslidden. Now I’d like to come back to God. I’m doing daily lesson studies and have been attending church lately. However, I’m still a bit troubled in my life and after turning away from God I did horrible things. I still feel guilty, and I don’t know what to…
Read MoreI feel like I and others in church are doing nothing to save people. What is your advice?
Q: I’m a third-generation Adventist and am 24 years old. I grew up in the church. I’ve had good and bad moments, but have tried to get closer to God. I’ve had a lot of disappointments with my church community. Now I feel a great calling from God to do something for Him, but I…
Read MoreShould I be worried about the end-times?
Q: There are so many signs and rumors of the end times, and I’m stressing about the persecution. Please help! — a Seventh-day Adventist, from Zimbabwe. Q: We believe that Jesus is coming very soon! We see prophecy fulfilling! We are praying for the Holy Spirit and the latter rain every day! I don’t know…
Read MoreWhat is your favorite Bible verse?
Q: Pastor Wilson, what is your favorite Bible verse, and why? A: I have many favorites, but Joel 2:21 is special. It says, “Fear not, O land; be glad and rejoice, for the Lord will do great things!” This verse gives great hope that God is in control. I can trust and rely on Christ…
Read MoreWhat is Total Member Involvement?
Q: At the 2015 General Conference Session in San Antonio, you mentioned something called “Total Member Involvement.” Could you please explain what that is? A: Yes! Actually, total member involvement is nothing new. It started with Jesus giving the Great Commission (found in Matthew 28) to his followers. For many centuries, Christians have taken this…
Read MoreWill Jesus come before the next General Conference Session?
Q: Some people say the General Conference Session in San Antonio in July 2015 was the last that will ever be held. What are your thoughts on this? A: While no one but God knows the exact time of Christ’s Second Coming, Jesus tells us that “when you see all these things [signs of the…
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