Category Archives: Family

Intense Emotions

Posted on November 16, 2022 by danserns

We all experience them, and God can help us in incredible ways. I WAS ON A WALK WITH LARRY, one of the dedicated church members in my new district. “The church nominating committee would like to recommend that you serve … Continue reading →

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Change Your Church Culture with these Baby Steps

Posted on June 14, 2022 by danserns

This article was published in abbreviated form in the June/July 2022 issue of Ministry Magazine. By Jacob & Dan Serns Dan: Celebrating Changed Lives “Melinda, how has God brought you to this place in life?” Sabbath morning during the worship … Continue reading →

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“We’re thinking about marriage but we can’t afford to…”

Posted on April 22, 2021 by danserns

Her Question: “Good morning Pastor Dan. I have a question. So recently I have been feeling convicted on a lot of things but mostly that my significant other and I should get married…mostly because living together ….with two kids is … Continue reading →

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Great Controversy Project- The Waldenses

Posted on January 1, 2021 by danserns

Chapter Title: The Waldenses Read online Favorite Quotation: “The persecutions visited for many centuries upon this God-fearing people [the Waldenses] were endured by them with a patience and constancy that honored their Redeemer. Notwithstanding the crusades against them, and the inhuman butchery … Continue reading →

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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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