Category Archives: Family

Reclaiming Former & Inactive Church Members

Posted on December 17, 2020 by danserns

“Demas has forsaken me, having loved this present world…” 2 Timothy 4:10. How tragic! Paul’s close friend and fellow worker (Colossians 4:14; Philemon 1:24) abandoned Paul at the time Paul needed him most. Not only that. Demas abandoned the message and … Continue reading →

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Hasty, Immature and Forbidden Marriages

Posted on October 16, 2020 by danserns

Marriage and the Sabbath are two of the greatest gifts given to mankind by our Loving Heavenly Father (Genesis 2). So it’s no surprise that Satan will do all he can to destroy both! How do we avoid the pain, … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Victories

Posted on October 5, 2020 by danserns

There is a good chance you have been in lockdown this year. Use nicer terms if you like – quarantine, shelter in place, hunker down, stay home 2 save lives – but it’s all the same. Severe limits on your … Continue reading →

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How to Avoid Having a Babylonian Mind in an Adventist Body

Posted on June 4, 2020 by danserns

The prophecies in the Book of Daniel show us that we are living in the time of the end. The stories in the Book of Daniel show us how to live in the time of the end. Young people played … Continue reading →

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4 Biblical Models of Discipleship

Posted on May 2, 2019 by danserns

There’s a lot of talk about “Discipleship” in Christianity these days. (See for example Ministry Magazine April 2019 issue.)  After all, Jesus’ last  command was to “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the … Continue reading →

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Deliverance from Demonic Intimidation

Posted on April 13, 2018 by danserns

The closer we get to the Second Coming of Jesus the more desperate the devil will become because he knows his time is almost up. “Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to … Continue reading →

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Alcohol – Enemy of Homes & Communities

Posted on April 3, 2018 by danserns

  The Alcohol Seller God has been very generous in giving His blessings to mankind.[1] If used wisely they would relieve so much poverty and distress! But because of the greed of gain and the lust of appetite the grains … Continue reading →

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Finding Interests – Ministry Models

Posted on April 4, 2017 by danserns

Join us Wednesday April 5, 2017 at 1pm Central Time as we discuss Finding Interests on our Ministry Models Teleconference. Call 515-604-9000; Access Code 540330. When Jesus said “The harvest is great…” did He really mean it? Is the harvest still great … Continue reading →

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Family Time – Ministry Models

Posted on February 28, 2017 by danserns

Join us Wednesday March 1, 2017 at 1pm Central Time as we discuss Family Time on our Ministry Models Teleconference. Call 515-604-9000; Access Code 540330. How does a young pastor balance his schedule so he is both pursuing his calling and caring for … Continue reading →

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Family Worship Scripture Ideas

Posted on November 16, 2016 by danserns

Family Worship has always been a highlight for our family. I’ve written on how to add variety to your family worship here. Now that the kids are grown and gone, it is back to just Lois and me. But that … Continue reading →

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