Category Archives: Adventist

Is Contentment A Good Thing?

In my Christian upbringing, contentment was a big virtue. You were supposed to be satisfied with whatever you had in physical possessions and career success and the like. You weren’t supposed to strive to be a big shot. I grew … Continue reading

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My Seventh Grade Teacher

I adored my seventh grade teacher at Pacific Union College Elementary School. She was beautiful and fun and kind. She tried to help me come out of my shell by offering me a big role in the Christmas class play. … Continue reading

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Don’t Celebrate Christmas Because God Didn’t Command It

Jews often ask me if I miss celebrating Christmas. Well, in my Christian upbringing, we didn’t celebrate Christmas because it was a man-made tradition. Like many Seventh-Day Adventists, we didn’t celebrate Christmas growing up (the kids got gifts) because God … Continue reading

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Loma Linda Gets Its First McDonalds

Air quality must not have much to do with a long life if people in Loma Linda are living so long. The air there is horrible. The New York Times reports: LOMA LINDA, Calif. — In this small city, home … Continue reading

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The Lost Meaning of the Seventh Day May 15, 2010 At Loma Linda University

Last year, I was on a panel discussing a new book about Jews, Christians, the Holocaust, and the Sabbath. As I watch myself 18 months later, I feel uncomfortable. I was not gracious. I was weird. I was provocative. I … Continue reading

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