by Jim Patterson | May 23, 2019 | Events Articles
This article is about encouraging the continued and growing practice of independent ministries throughout the Church of God and exposing the error of the corporate church model. This we will do by examining the independent ministries of Jesus Christ and John the...
by Jim Patterson | May 17, 2019 | Events Articles
One of the most inspiring individuals who overcame affliction and realized redemption is Job. It has been argued that Job was self-righteous, although we should broaden our look at the story’s outcome so we can appreciate a greater lesson for us. I believe a broader...
by Jim Patterson | May 15, 2019 | Articles, Events Articles
Our adversary the devil is tempting the Church to forsake its calling. He is using an old tactic used from the beginning with Adam and Eve and he is using it again to give us a false sense of wisdom with the knowledge of evil. Help protect yourself and the people...
by Jim Patterson | Apr 26, 2019 | Articles, Events Articles, home page
The apostle James has a special message for those who struggle in trials. If we embrace his message, we can live truly effective lives that are pleasing and useful to God, bring clarity to our minds in times of confusion, and have a deeper realization of what our...
by Jim Patterson | Mar 17, 2018 | Ask Norm!
Ask Norm! By Norman S. Edwards From SVM – Winter 2018 10/19/17 Dear brother in Christ: Greetings. My name is Stephen Karuga Kariuki, an elder in an independent, small congregation in Kenya called Sabbatarian Church of God. We joined the independent movement...