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  • 8 Surprising Foods to Boost Hydration

    August 24, 2026, by C.J. Anderson
  • Faculty in auditorium seats

    WWU Educators Share Their Calling

    August 24, 2026, by Caeden Rogers
  • No Need to Fear

    August 24, 2026, by Natashia McVay

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It’s Beginning to Rain: President’s Report 2021–2025

June 08, 2026 , by John Freedman

What Sabbath Means to Us: Student Reflections on Rest, Faith and Connection

April 14, 2026 , by NW Adventists Team

NPUC Leaders Prepare for Constituency Session

June 10, 2026 , by Heidi Baumgartner
Open Bible on a wooden board near the river.

Bible Reading Plan 2026

December 09, 2025

Latest News

  • 8 Surprising Foods to Boost Hydration

    August 24, 2026, by C.J. Anderson
  • Faculty in auditorium seats

    WWU Educators Share Their Calling

    August 24, 2026, by Caeden Rogers
  • What a Fellowship

    August 24, 2026, by Heidi Baumgartner
  • Adventist Health Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare 2026

    August 21, 2026, by Kim Strobel
  • Trust Services Leaders Sharpen Ministry Skills

    August 20, 2026, by Nicole Dominguez
  • Student Life and Ministry Center construction

    WWU Student Life and Ministry Center Construction Advances

    August 20, 2026, by Caeden Rogers
  • Washington Hispanic Churches Unite in Mission

    August 19, 2026, by Wagner Cilio
  • A Call to Prayer: Northwest Wildfire Prayer Gathering

    August 05, 2026, by David Jamieson

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Appearances Can Be Deceiving

Hoverflies are often mistaken for bees due to their similar striped abdomens, but don't worry, these flies cannot sting as bees do. If you see what you think is a bee hovering over a flower then darting quickly to another, it is most likely a fly. Look closely at the eyes or antennae. Fly eyes take up most of the head, while bee eyes are placed on the side of the head. Additionally, fly antennae are short and stubby, while bees have long antennae. This Syrphid fly (Sphaerophoria) is sipping nectar from an Arrowleaf Balsamroot bloom.

"Nature is to be found in her entirety nowhere more than in her smallest creatures." — Pliny the Elder


Credit: Renee McKey

Appearances Can Be Deceiving

Tower Rock State Park, MT, by Renee McKey

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Perspectives

  • What a Fellowship

    August 24, 2026, by Heidi Baumgartner
    Christian fellowship takes many forms, but its purpose remains the same: encouraging one another in faith. How is God inviting you to encourage someone this week?
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  • No Need to Fear

    August 24, 2026, by Natashia McVay
    ​Jesus walked with the disciples and people for three and a half years of dedicated ministry on this earth. During that time, He did something no other religious leader had done.
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  • Oasis in the Desert

    August 23, 2026, by Ryan Wilson
    Voted one of the New 7 Wonders of the World and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Petra captivates those who visit. Yet underneath this wonder is a system that gives us a spiritual lesson.
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Create a Holy Spirit Rain Cloud

May 24, 2026, by Paula Wart
Just like rain falls and helps plants grow, God’s Spirit helps us grow like Jesus. When we feel scared, tired or alone, God is with us. Make a rain cloud to remind you of the Holy Spirit's rain in your life.
  • When Elijah Ran

    May 23, 2026, by Paula Wart
    Read about Elijah trusting God would bring rain — even after a three-and-a-half-year drought!
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    A Heart That Cares

    April 10, 2026, by Paula Wart
    The Bible tells the story of Little Maid, a young girl who was taken from her home and enslaved by Naaman and his wife. When she had the chance to speak up so Naaman could be healed by God via Elisha, she did, because she had a caring heart.
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  • Make Flowers to Share

    April 09, 2026, by Paula Wart
    Giving gifts is one way we can show we care. Make a bouquet and give it away.
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