Voices from the Clear Shining Community

Different voices. Shared songs. Personal stories of faith, family, service and hope—beginning in familiar places and reaching across the world.

Featured guest contributions

Personal testimonies and hymn reflections, presented together. Select a title to read the full contribution.

Nyah · Young musician

A young pianist and violinist discovers the beauty of an eighteenth-century hymn through patient practice.

Pastor Hilton Garnett · Former SDA Conference President

Pastor Garnett reflects on the hymns he loves, with a brief remembrance.

Dr. Mandy La Fleur

A hymn of shelter, trust and assurance.

Yonette

Family morning worship and the songs that made a house a home.

Reneld Hyppolite

A voice, a journey, and the providence of God.

Elizabeth (Liz) Maarman · Kuwait

The blessing of praying friends when we struggle to pray for ourselves.

Sevon

Music, worship and the invitation to renewed praise.

Vanessa

A mother’s favourite hymn and the remembered voices of old Ephesus.

Wendy McPherson

Grace, forgiveness and renewed trust in a difficult season.

Elder James C. Jennett

Almost twenty years of visits—and a hymn received in return.

Faye

Learning to trust God with tomorrow.

Which hymn has accompanied your life? Tell us what it means to you. Brief notes are welcome; contributions are reviewed before publication.

“A drink of water sitting under a shade in a desert land.”

“The hymns and reflections bring back cherished memories and invite readers to revisit the songs that shaped their faith.”