Pastor Howard Tello

It’s that time of the year again . . . Spring Concert Time! We, here at the Milton Adventist Church, are so privileged to have the WWU Singers here with us. There truly is something special about the power of music. We first noticed that power with Isaiah when he was younger. Whenever he would…

How do you honor your mother? I know, it’s a loaded question. For some, their mothers have been and continue to be an ongoing inspiration. For still others, well, the question raises the levels of anxiety and the memories of pain and trauma. I have realized through the years that all mothers, whether good or…

What does it mean to desire God? In order to answer this question, one must ask a previous question of clarification . . . namely, what creates desire in someone? The definition of desire is a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen. So, what creates desire in a person?…

“Great is the Lord, He is holy and just, by His power we trust in His love. Great is the Lord, He is faithful and true, by His mercy He proves He is love. – Lyrics by Michael W. Smith. What a powerful and thoughtful song. Great is the Lord! Have you experienced that reality…

I know. It’s frustrating. “When are you speaking to us Pastor Tello?” I get that question a lot. And while I would love to have a ready answer for those that ask, I can only say . . . soon. You see, this year started with major opportunities for those in the ministry in our…

It has been stated, “We have nothing to fear for the future, except we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and His teaching in our past history.” – 9T 10.3 Why do you suppose it’s so easy to forget what God has done for us? Why do we suffer from amnesia? Perhaps…

Did you know that psychological studies have discovered the crucial necessity of humans having a day off from work every week! It has been found that taking a day off, whether a “mental health day” or a vacation day, is crucial for maintaining mental and physical well-being, leading to improved mood, increased productivity, reduced stress…

Preach the Word. In season. Out of season. This biblical thought is found in 2 Timothy 4:2. There is something that happens to you when you “preach” the word of God to others. Listen to this thought: “This solemn charge to one so zealous and faithful as was Timothy, is a strong testimony to the…

Yeah! It’s February 2025! That’s how fast time is going by. Here is a question to ponder. Have you given upon the goals you set for the new year? A great majority of people do not get to day 11 of January. If you are still on track on achieving your goals, congratulations . .…

“Women in ministry” refers to the various roles and contributions women play within religious contexts, encompassing spiritual guidance, leadership, teaching and service. Let me share with you a theological thought that has impacted me as of late. It is based on the book of Genesis 1-2 and the implications of chapter 3. Biblical scholars have…