I wasn’t planning on publishing a piece for Reformation day, but I read something the other day that really struck a nerve.

adventism, church practice, Theology, Tom LoghryThomas LoghryOctober 31, 2021reformation, Stephen Nichols, Martin Luther, Advent Christian

We can change, but will we?

Sometimes there are blog articles that really get you thinking. Nathaniel Bickford’s article, “Solutions?” is just that kind of piece. Honestly, I’ve thought along his lines for awhile, but I couldn’t help noticing how it grabbed the attention of so many of you.

church practice, unity, adventismThomas LoghryOctober 26, 2021dialogue, denomination, structure, advent christian, nathaniel bickford

One Millerite Virtue

William Miller and his followers look like a pack of fools - an example of what not to do. However, I would contend that assessing the merits of the movement is a bit more complex. To be clear, date-setting is absolutely not commendable. No, what I have in mind far more basic and entirely orthodox. The virtue I have observed is this…

adventismThomas LoghryOctober 22, 2021Millerism, Millerites, The Great Disappointment, William Miller, Christ's return, faith

Will I Fail?

I fear failure. Do you? It’s not so bad that I don’t bother trying anything at all - that’s just choosing failure. Nonetheless, I still fear it.

spiritual formation, Tom Loghry, devotionalsThomas LoghrySeptember 30, 2021failure, success, stewards, faithfulness

Adventism as Political Orientation

“So…are you a socialist or a capitalist?”Smiling, I respond to my imaginary inquisitor, “I’m an adventist.”

adventism, ethics & society, Tom LoghryThomas LoghryAugust 31, 2021Adventism, Political Theology, politics

Why Might You Love the Past?

Time-traveling really captures my imagination. I would really love to go back in time. Theoretically, a time-travel machine could also take me into the future, but that interests me less. Am I alone in feeling this way? It is a sentiment that has made me ponder…

devotionalsThomas LoghryJuly 30, 2021past, time, certainty, Second Advent, Christ's return

Are You Too Patriotic?

Some people have American flag pajamas. You know it’s true. Red, white, and blue attire knows no bounds. When you see such garb, do you think it’s a bit much? Maybe too patriotic? Perhaps you do; that tends to be my opinion.

Tom Loghry, Ethics & SocietyThomas LoghryJune 30, 2021patriotism, America, Christians

Abortion, Murder, and Ethical Precision

Whenever the subject of abortion is brought back to the surface of public conversation, a whirlpool of debate and ethical consternation forms. Certain questions give us pause and leave us feeling uncertain. We ponder, “Are women who get abortions no different than the common murderer?” We ask, “What about those who find themselves in a crisis pregnancy?”

Ethics & SocietyThomas LoghryMay 31, 2021Abortion, Murder, life of the mother, medical ethics

Jesus Didn’t Go to Heaven When He Died

Most of us are familiar with the Easter narrative. In fact, many of us feel so familiar with the details that we don’t suppose there’s anything we have left unconsidered. Jesus died on the cross and rose again - that’s all there is to it. Three days no doubt felt like eternity to the disciples, but it is little trouble for us to rush between the cross and the empty tomb. We always do like to get to the good part.

But would you allow me to trouble you?

Systematic TheologyThomas LoghryApril 2, 2021Jesus, Death, Harrowing of Hell, Resurrection

Who Tells Your Story?

Laying in bed late one night, I began thinking of my life story. As I considered the plot of my narrative, I found there could be two tellings. And which way it went struck me as immensely important, not because I am immensely important, but because the story I tell myself about myself guides me into the future. This is true not only of me but also of you.

devotionals, spiritual formationThomas LoghryMarch 31, 2021Psalm 139, story, life

Meaningless Authority: Advent Christians and the Bible

Advent Christians managed to make biblical authority meaningless even as it was being celebrated. What will we do today?

Adventism, Systematic TheologyThomas LoghryFebruary 25, 2021advent christian, bible, creeds, non-creedal

Advent Christian Identity for the 21st Century

Among the Advent Christian faithful, there has been a palpable sense that we are in the midst of an identity crisis as a denomination. It begins with the common report that the majority of people who fill our pews do not identify as Advent Christians. Of the few who do embrace that identity, many are progressively joining the ranks of the elderly…