Jack,

Thanks for that report.  I identify with Pastor Boyd in his spiritual growth from ultra-conservatism to discovering the real power of God in His many expressions of love for us because I have been on a similar path. God's love has taken me from being focused on obeying and defending the Law to wanting to share His amazing, transforming love because of the impact that love has had in me. I no longer just want people to obey God, I want them to love Him so they will want to be with Him.  How I wish more ultra-conservative and law-focused Adventist would discover His great love and let that take first place in their hearts!