It has been 3 1/2 weeks (I’m 25 days post-op) since I had quadruple heart bypass surgery. Or, as it’s more famously known, CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft). Twenty-five days thus far and yes, it has been a struggle. But today, I seem to have reached a turning point where I can see the lightContinue reading “Today’s a Good Day!”
Author Archives: Dean C. Read
My Cry & My Plea…
I was a teacher in Los Angeles for 18 years… I left Los Angeles and my teaching career in November, 2003 to attend seminary, to become a pastor. I left behind many good memories of teaching children in South-Central Los Angeles, as that part of LA was called back then. Among my students over thoseContinue reading “My Cry & My Plea…”
Has God’s Law Ever Changed?
We have just gone through the most intense presidential election cycle ever. Will laws get changed again?
A Future and a Hope
My first 1 minute YouTube short: Are you feeling hopeless or overwhelmed by life’s challenges? In this message, Pastor Dean Read from Griffin Seventh-day Adventist Church shares a powerful message of hope and peace based on the words of the prophet Jeremiah. God’s promise in Jeremiah 29:11—”For I know the thoughts I think toward you,Continue reading “A Future and a Hope”
In God’s Image & the Sabbath
Here is something I have written for you to muse on, as a followup from my sermon, “In God’s Image.” Tonight at 11:06 PM, the Vernal Equinox will happen. That means that the sun will be directly over the Equator at that precise moment, and the season of Winter will be officially gone, and theContinue reading “In God’s Image & the Sabbath”
Shabbat Shalom is Real for Me
Shabbat Shalom from Jekyll Island. Tracie and I are ready to open the Sabbath where we can enter into the Lord’s rest (Hebrews 4:9-11). For in the beginning, He ended His work of creation on the seventh day of the week and the Creator Himself rested (Genesis 2:1-3). Therefore, as a memorial of who GodContinue reading “Shabbat Shalom is Real for Me”
God’s Word Is a Fire and a Hammer!
“Is not My word like a fire?” says the Lord, “And like a hammer that breaks the rock in pieces? Jeremiah 23:29 Oh how I wish that God’s professed people would pay more attention to the instruction which He gives through His word. To me this scripture is true. His word is like a fireContinue reading “God’s Word Is a Fire and a Hammer!”
It’s Not Popular, But…
It’s not popular, but it is my hope that people make an effort to become acquainted with the Savior, Jesus Christ and with the laws of God as written in the Bible. Jesus Himself followed God’s laws in order to glorify His Father in heaven. He said, Do not think that I came to destroyContinue reading “It’s Not Popular, But…”
If Life Was Like a Marathon–A May 9th Pastoral Letter
Dear Saints, Today is the 9th of May. Can you believe it? It’s May already in 2023. And it’s 2023! I mean, who would have ever thunk it. Time just keeps rolling on, and along the way, every now and then, you might pause for a moment just to catch your breath and take anContinue reading “If Life Was Like a Marathon–A May 9th Pastoral Letter”
Have You Heard About Colosse?
Early Friday morning at the dawn of first light I heard a male cardinal with his whistle-like cheer. Cheer-cheer-cheer! He was singing good morning to God, and announcing his presence in the trees outside my window. I heard him, but I could not see him. But I knew he was there. And when I heard,Continue reading “Have You Heard About Colosse?”
Last Day's Grace 