Reed City Seventh Day Adventist Church

08/15/2026

“Follow the Lamb”
Pastor Juan Carlos
8/16/2026

08/01/2026

Faith that Unlocks Miracles
8/1/2026
Pastor Juan Carlos Grajalas

07/04/2026

“Why the Cross”
Pastor Fred Caulkins
7/4/2026

06/21/2026

Science depends on a universe that is orderly, consistent, and governed by laws that can be discovered.

God is not the enemy of science. He is the reason science works in the first place.

05/30/2026

“Light in mist of Darkness
By Jean Florvilus
May 30 2026

05/17/2026

LIFE ITSELF BEATS TO A SEVEN DAY PATTERN OF WORK AND REST

Modern research keeps uncovering something the Bible declared from the very beginning. The living world is tuned to an incredible seven day rhythm. Scientists now call these patterns circaseptan cycles, but Scripture has proclaimed the seven day structure of life since Genesis. These rhythms are found in plants, animals, and right down inside our own metabolic, hormonal, and neural systems.

One stunning example comes from a so called ancient alga evolutionists claim is five million years old. The elegant mermaid's wineglass, Acetabularia mediterranea, is a single giant cell shaped like a champagne glass. When researchers place it under artificial cycles of light and darkness with random lengths, this tiny cell still manages to measure time according to a seven day week. No matter how they change the environment, the cell keeps a built in seven day clock. Even the simplest organisms cannot escape the pattern God set at creation.

Scientists also find this seven day rhythm pulsing inside the human body. Blood pressure rises and falls in a seven day cycle. So do the acid levels in our blood, our red blood cell counts, heartbeat patterns, oral temperature, female breast temperature, urine chemistry and volume, and the balance between important neurotransmitters like norepinephrine and epinephrine. Even cortisol, the stress handling hormone, climbs and drops in a measured seven day pattern. This timing comes from the inner logic of life, not the rotation of the earth or the movement of the moon.

Researchers have observed these same circaseptan rhythms in rats, flies, plants, and countless other creatures. Yet the evolutionary model has no answer for the obvious question. Why seven? Why would a so called primitive one celled organism follow the same cycle as a human being? Why does every corner of biology rhythmically echo the week of Genesis?

The answer is exactly what Scripture declares. These seven day cycles point to a common beginning. They reveal common design. They proclaim a Common Designer who wrote His own pattern of work and rest into the very heartbeat of creation.

05/10/2026

MT. ST. HELENS AND EARTH’S RAPID RECOVERY

When Mt. St. Helens erupted in 1980, the destruction was staggering. Over 230 square miles were devastated. Forests were flattened, animals were killed, and scorching pyroclastic flows covered much of the landscape in volcanic ash and debris. Scientists believed recovery would take many decades, perhaps even centuries.

But nature recovered far faster than expected.

Within just a short time, plants began returning to the barren ground. Animals soon followed. Elk moved back into the area and fed on the fresh vegetation. Their population exploded so rapidly that twin births became unusually common. The land had been devastated, yet life rebounded with remarkable speed. God designed living things to recover, multiply, and refill damaged environments.

This gives us a powerful picture of what the world after Noah’s Flood may have looked like. After the Flood, the Earth would have been covered in mud, sediment, and destruction much like the volcanic devastation around Mt. St. Helens. Yet in Genesis 8:17, God commanded the animals to leave the Ark and “breed abundantly in the earth, and be fruitful, and multiply upon the earth.”

Noah remained on the Ark for months after it came to rest, allowing vegetation time to recover before the animals spread across the world again. The Bible’s account fits perfectly with what we observe after modern catastrophes: the Earth recovers rapidly.

Today, Mt. St. Helens stands as more than a reminder of destruction. It stands as evidence of the incredible recovery systems God built into His creation.

05/03/2026

The fascinating story of Ivan Panin.
Enjoy!!

Ivan Panin’s story is one of those fascinating reminders that sometimes the greatest attempts to disprove God end up doing the exact opposite.

Panin was a Russian immigrant, literary scholar, mathematician, and former atheist who originally set out to examine the Bible critically. Like many intellectuals of his era, he approached Scripture with skepticism, likely expecting that deeper analysis would expose flaws rather than reinforce faith. But instead, he discovered something so mathematically staggering that it would consume the rest of his life.

While studying the original Hebrew and Greek texts, Panin became captivated by intricate numerical patterns embedded throughout Scripture, particularly revolving around the number seven.

And not just occasionally.

Not symbolically.

Systematically.

The number seven appeared with extraordinary precision in ways that extended far beyond coincidence, stylistic preference, or human literary design.

For example, in the opening verse of Genesis, “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth,” Panin found layers of mathematical structure involving multiples of seven in the original Hebrew. The number of words, letters, nouns, verbs, and grammatical constructions all aligned in astonishing numerical symmetry. This pattern repeated not merely in isolated verses, but across entire books, genealogies, names, and textual frameworks.

To put this in perspective, imagine writing a coherent book where not only the message makes sense, but every structural component down to letter counts, word placement, vocabulary categories, and grammatical forms simultaneously obeys deeply complex mathematical patterns across multiple languages, dozens of authors, centuries of writing, and varied historical contexts.

And then maintaining that consistency over approximately 66 books written by around 40 authors over roughly 1,500 years.

Humanly speaking, that is not simply difficult.

It is effectively impossible.

Panin spent over fifty years documenting these patterns, producing tens of thousands of pages analyzing what he called “Bible Numerics.” His conclusion was that the Bible’s mathematical precision provided compelling evidence of supernatural authorship, because no human editorial process could realistically engineer such complexity without destroying readability, coherence, and historical continuity.

Essentially, Panin argued that Scripture bears the fingerprints of divine intelligence not only spiritually or morally, but mathematically.

Now, does this mean every skeptic is instantly convinced by numerical structures? Of course not. People debate methods, interpretations, and significance. But Panin’s work remains extraordinary because it highlights a powerful reality: the Bible is not merely a random anthology of religious writings loosely stitched together. It displays remarkable depth, structure, and design that continues to intrigue scholars, mathematicians, theologians, and believers alike.

Psalm 19:1 says, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands.”

And perhaps, in Panin’s findings, even language itself seems to whisper that same truth.

Because if God is truly Creator, then order, design, mathematics, and structure would not be surprising. They would be expected.

After all, the same God who designed galaxies, DNA, physics, and biological systems with breathtaking precision would be fully capable of weaving mathematical signatures into His Word.

And honestly, that thought is deeply humbling.

Because it suggests the Bible is not only spiritually transformative, historically enduring, and prophetically profound, but potentially engineered with layers of intentionality so deep that even mathematics may testify to its Author.

Whether one fully embraces Panin’s conclusions or not, his work serves as a compelling challenge to simplistic dismissals of Scripture.

Because sometimes, the deeper you dig, the harder it becomes to explain away the possibility that behind the pages of the Bible stands something far greater than human effort alone.

And maybe that is part of the beauty.

A former skeptic searched for flaws.

Instead, he spent the rest of his life uncovering patterns that convinced him God’s signature had been there all along.

05/02/2026

Oh yes … God has a plan, and it is perfect. Even when we can’t see it!!

There are numbers in the Bible and then there is seven.

Seven is not just casually sprinkled through Scripture like God was randomly assigning holy math homework. No, seven shows up so often that eventually you start realizing this is not coincidence. This is divine emphasis. This is God, in the most dramatic and orderly way possible, essentially underlining things across generations. If three often carries the weight of divine significance, seven is the number that practically walks into the room wearing a crown and carrying a clipboard labeled “completion, perfection, and God absolutely finishing what He started.”

It starts right at creation, because of course it does. God created the heavens and the earth in six days, then rested on the seventh. Not because the Creator of the universe was out here saying, “Wow, that light-dark separation really took it out of Me,” but because He established a pattern of fullness and completion. The seventh day was holy. Set apart. A divine pause. From the very structure of time itself, seven became tied to wholeness. Which honestly is impressive, because most of us cannot even successfully complete a weekly planner without forgetting at least three things and questioning all our life choices by Wednesday.

And then seven just keeps showing up everywhere. Noah brought animals onto the ark in sevens. Jacob worked seven years for Rachel, got unexpectedly switched to Leah in what remains one of history’s most aggressively uncomfortable family situations, then worked another seven years. Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s dream of seven fat cows and seven skinny cows, which basically became the ancient Egyptian version of “prepare now because life is about to get weird.” Jericho’s walls? Seven priests. Seven trumpets. Seven days of marching. Seven laps on the seventh day. Which, from a purely human military standpoint, sounds absolutely ridiculous. Imagine being the soldier getting that battle briefing.

“Alright men, here’s the strategy. We walk.”

“For how long?”

“A week.”

“And then?”

“More walking. With trumpets.”

“And this will work?”

“Apparently the walls explode.”

It sounds unhinged until the walls actually come down, which is honestly a pretty solid reminder that God’s methods do not require human approval to be effective.

Then there is the menorah with seven lamps. Seven feasts of Israel. Every seventh year the land itself got a Sabbath rest. After seven cycles of seven years came Jubilee, where debts were forgiven, freedom was proclaimed, and everything reset. God literally built rhythms of restoration, mercy, and reset into His people’s lives. Which, frankly, sounds amazing, because most of us could use a Jubilee year after one mildly inconvenient Tuesday.

And then Revelation arrives and essentially takes the number seven and cranks it to full volume. Seven churches. Seven stars. Seven lampstands. Seven seals. Seven trumpets. Seven bowls. At this point, if you are not noticing a pattern, I am not sure what to tell you. Revelation reads like God looked at symbolic perfection and said, “Yes, more.”

Why does this matter? Because seven is the constant reminder that God completes what He begins. His plans are not half-built barns with missing screws and one suspiciously crooked beam. He does not abandon the project halfway through because things got difficult. His purposes are whole. His timing is perfect. His sovereignty is complete.

And that matters deeply when our lives feel anything but complete.

Because sometimes life feels less like divine perfection and more like trying to carry an armful of feed buckets while one breaks, your coffee spills, and someone asks if you have a five year plan. We live in a world of uncertainty, grief, setbacks, and chapters that often feel unfinished. But seven reminds us that God is not confused by the chaos. He is not scrambling. He is not revising His plans because humanity made things complicated.

He is still the God of completion.

So if your life currently feels like loose ends, unanswered questions, and somewhere around chapter four of what appears to be an emotionally exhausting plotline, remember this. God writes in sevens. He finishes things. He completes what He starts. The same God who structured creation, kingdoms, prophecy, and redemption with intentional perfection is not about to lose track of your story.

And honestly, that is far more reassuring than relying on my own planning skills, which historically peak somewhere around “I definitely thought I had more time for this.”

05/02/2026

“Sometimes the breakthrough doesn’t start with a crowd.

It starts with two people climbing.”

This is a great read and insight into faith.

There is this moment in Scripture that feels like it should be talked about way more than it is, but it kind of just sits there quietly in 1 Samuel 14 while everyone is busy focusing on bigger, louder stories. Meanwhile, Jonathan is out here making one of the boldest moves in the entire Bible and barely anyone is paying attention.

Israel is once again in a situation that looks…not great. The Philistines have the upper hand, they have the numbers, they have the weapons, and Israel is, to put it kindly, not exactly bringing their A-game. Morale is low. Saul is nearby doing king things, which in this case mostly means sitting under a tree with his men and not doing anything particularly helpful about the situation.

And then there is Jonathan.

Saul’s son. Not the king. Not the one with the official authority to launch a battle. Just…there. Watching. Thinking. And apparently deciding that sitting around while the enemy camps out in front of you is not a great long-term strategy.

So he turns to his armor-bearer and says something that is either incredibly inspiring or slightly unhinged depending on how you read it.

“Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised. It may be that the Lord will work for us, for nothing can hinder the Lord from saving by many or by few.” (1 Samuel 14:6, ESV)

It may be.

Not “God told me this is guaranteed.”
Not “I have a clear five-step plan and a backup strategy.”
Just…maybe.

Maybe God will show up.

Maybe He will do something.

Because the size of the army has never been the deciding factor anyway.

And somehow that “maybe” is not doubt. It is faith. Because it is paired with action.

So they go. Just the two of them. Toward an entire Philistine outpost. Which already feels like a decision that should have required at least a quick group meeting, but no. Just Jonathan and his armor-bearer, who, by the way, deserves his own moment because his response is basically, “Do all that is in your heart. I am with you.” Which is the kind of friend you either deeply appreciate or question later when you realize what you just agreed to.

Now here is where it gets even better.

Jonathan says, “Okay, here is how we will know.” Because apparently we are also setting up a sign mid-mission. If the Philistines say, “Wait there, we will come to you,” then we stop. But if they say, “Come up to us,” then we go, because that means the Lord has given them into our hand.

Which again…is a plan. It is a very specific plan. It is also a plan that involves climbing up toward your enemy instead of, I don’t know, staying at a safe and respectable distance.

So they show themselves.

The Philistines look down, see them, and basically laugh. “Look, Hebrews are coming out of the holes where they have hidden.” Which is not exactly a confidence boost. And then they say the words.

“Come up to us.”

And Jonathan just looks at his armor-bearer like, “Well. That is our cue.”

So up they go.

Climbing. Exposed. Outnumbered. No dramatic music playing in the background, just two guys making a very intentional decision to move forward when everything about the situation says this is not smart.

And then…God moves.

Jonathan and his armor-bearer start taking down the outpost. Not because they suddenly became superhuman, but because God was in it. And it does not stop there. Panic spreads through the entire Philistine camp. The ground literally shakes. Confusion takes over. An entire army starts unraveling because two people said, “Maybe God will act,” and then acted like they believed it.

Meanwhile Saul is still under the tree until someone finally goes, “Hey…something is happening.”

And that right there is the part that stays with me.

Because Jonathan did not wait for perfect conditions.

He did not wait for full confirmation.

He did not wait until the odds looked better or the army was bigger or the plan made more sense on paper.

He saw a situation, remembered who God was, and moved forward with a “maybe” that was rooted in trust.

And I think we underestimate that kind of faith because it does not sound as confident as we think faith should sound. It does not say, “I am absolutely certain of every detail.” It says, “I know who God is, and that is enough for me to take the next step.”

Also, quick side note, if your friend ever turns to you and says, “Hey, I have an idea, it may be that the Lord will work for us,” and then gestures toward an entire enemy outpost, you might want to ask at least one follow-up question. Just for due diligence.

But in all seriousness, maybe the point is not waiting until everything lines up perfectly.

Maybe the point is being willing to move when all you have is a “maybe”…and a very solid understanding that God does not need favorable odds to do something incredible.

Because sometimes the breakthrough does not start with a crowd.

Sometimes it starts with two people…climbing.