The February 2026 issue of the Pacific Union Recorder presents a thoughtful and well-integrated exploration of Christian life as a fundamentally relational experience. Pages 4–25 form the theological and thematic core of the issue, weaving together Scripture, history, psychology, health, and science to show how faith is lived in relationship with God, with others, and with ourselves.
The opening feature, Designed for Relationships, grounds the issue in a biblical and human vision of community, drawing from neuroscience and the Genesis creation narrative to affirm that relational connection is part of God’s design. This theme continues in the reflection on Fundamental Belief #23: Marriage and Family, which addresses the realities of marriage with pastoral honesty while pointing to God’s sustaining grace.
A major highlight of the issue is Lewis C. Sheafe and the Cost of Telling the Truth, a compelling historical essay that examines faith, justice, and institutional tension in early Adventism. The article challe
