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How to Talk to Your Children About the War in Ukraine

“Don’t worry, it is on the other side of the world. It doesn’t affect you. Don’t think about it. Don’t worry about it.” Are these the best answers you can give your child when talking about the war in...

Education
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What in the Word: Fear

What are you afraid of? Some fears are minor irritants; others reduce lives to chaos. The modern word for such fear, “phobia”, is a direct descendant of the ancient Greek verb phobeomai and the relate...

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Hot Cross Buns in the Shops Already?

There are two types of people in the world: those who get annoyed about hot cross buns appearing in shops on Boxing Day and those who absolutely love it. And the passions run high. If you mention seei...

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More than a Denomination

With His power, the church, as a prophetic movement, can rise up and do the work God has called us to do.

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An Urgent Call for Prayer

President of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church, Ted N.C. Wilson urges all members to pray for our brothers and sisters in Eastern Europe.

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The Marvelous Work of Creation

President of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church, Ted N.C. Wilson and his wife Nancy, talk about Fundamental Belief #6: Creation

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Reconciling God’s Promised Care with Life’s Disasters

In 2011, my wife, Cheryl (née Aveling), was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), which is a failure of the bone marrow, causing it to produce faulty blood cells called “blasts.” The MDS deve...

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Youth Matters

How youth ministry changed my life and continues to change others

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God the Holy Spirit

President of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church, Ted N.C. Wilson, talks about Fundamental Belief #5: The Holy Spirit

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How to Deal with ”Nones” (Group with No Religious Affiliation)

Research author talks about ways to reach a growing group of people who do not formally identify with religions.

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How the Metaverse Can Be an Opportunity for the Church

A virtual world built for people will also need missionaries

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A Fresh Look at Forgiveness

Discovering the four ‘places’ of forgiveness – Wellbeing Webinar

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The Ten: Bible verses about love

February is often known to be a month all about love, whether that be romantic love, self-love, love for others, or the opportunity to cultivate rich relationships with family and friends. Here are 10...

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Society Impact

Joseph Bates and James and Ellen White, founding leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, were radical supporters of societal issues that were divisive in their day; all were active in support of ...

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What More Can We Learn About God the Son?

President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ted N.C. Wilson, talks more about Fundamental Belief #4- God the Son.

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Science Is Clear: Dogs Are Good for Health, Healing

Chances are, if you’ve ever spent any time around dogs, you know firsthand the joy and happiness they can bring to your life. Their unconditional love, devoted companionship, and sweet faces make our ...

Health
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Living Kingdom: Following the Blueprint

Parable of the Wise Builder “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and ...

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Revelation 12:17—One or Two Remnants?

The apostle Paul charged his younger companion and preacher Timothy with this critical advice: “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, accurately...

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What in the Word: Righteousness

Righteousness is an important concept in Paul’s letters in the New Testament. He uses it to describe the grounds, the process, and the results of salvation that have been made available to us by the d...

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Who is God the Son?

President of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church, Ted N.C. Wilson, talks about Fundamental Belief #4 - God the Son.

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