Nearly Half

By Steven E. Behrmann

In my devotions in recent months I have been reading some of the passages in the writings of Ellen White regarding the fall of Lucifer or Satan. It came forcefully to my attention how the issue and sentiments in our current church struggles with women’s ordination bear striking resemblances and similarities to the issues that…

The Farm without a Farmer

By Steven E. Behrmann

I wish my parables could be even close to being as meaningful as Jesus’ parables. His will always be by far the best, mine are pathetic in comparison. I know. But some sort of mild inspiration can strike even the simple at times. These musings came into my thoughts one day. Its kind of where…

“What Does the Pastor Do All Day, Anyway?”

By Steven E. Behrmann

The question, directed my way recently, suddenly jolted me to the realization that some members in my parish may still have questions as to what a pastor does. Maybe I have been too focused on "what a pastor does" all these years and have assumed the demanding workload that comes with pastoral ministry ought to…

Doeg

By Steven E. Behrmann

I don’t even like the sound of the name! Doeg! ….Dough---egg! There isn’t even a good way to pronounce the name to to make it sound better. Do-eg. Doig! I have also noticed it isn’t a popular name chosen by parents today. It just isn’t a cool name! I’ve made it into an acronym: Disseminator…