Merle Poirier
Merle Poirier retired in 2025 from her position as operations manager for the Adventist Review. She now enjoys working on various church projects as well as spending time with her grandchildren.
In Spite of Ourselves
What if God sees something in you that no one else does—not even you? Throughout Scripture He repeatedly chose ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things. Maybe He's doing the same today.
Merle Poirier
November 5, 2026
Preaching, Prayer, and Play
Camp meeting is more than tents and sermons—it’s a like a big family reunion. From a life-changing breakfast with a former General Conference president to an entire camp in Botswana praying for a missing child, these gatherings remind us what it means to belong.
Merle Poirier
June 2, 2026
The End of an Era
The last issue of Adventist World
Merle Poirier
June 30, 2025
Reaching the Adventist World
Merle Poirer concludes her year-long series on the past editors of the Adventist Review to its 175th anniversary.
Merle Poirier
December 18, 2024
Chasing Numbers
Past Adventist Review editor Bill Johnsson navigates through one storm only to enter another.
Merle Poirier
November 10, 2024
The End of an Era
Under Kenneth Wood, the Adventist Review experienced transitions with female staff, a new associate editor, and a pivotal shift with leadership.
Merle Poirier
October 22, 2024
Weathering Storms
This second of two articles on Kenneth Wood is part of a larger series that remembers the 175 years of editorship at the Adventist Review.
Merle Poirier
September 3, 2024
Changing of the Guard
Remembering the arrival, sudden loss, transition, and legacy of the ninth editor of the Adventist Review.
Merle Poirier
August 27, 2024
A Spiritual Diet
Finding nourishment in worship
Merle Poirier
August 17, 2024
Solid and Trustworthy
The church pastor in print
Merle Poirier
July 16, 2024
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