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Check On Your Pastors

Observing Church Adaptation to Worshiping in Isolation

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Using AI and Innovative Technology in the Adventist Church

Adapting to the modern mission field with AI technology

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A Piece of Barbed Wire

It was in Auschwitz, a Nazi concentration camp in southern Poland, where I met astonishment and anger, all at once. There, I learned the meaning of being available—to God—and He would help me to be av...

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Why Judah?

Jacob’s family was a fractious one. And no wonder, for his 12 sons were borne by four mothers, and only one of these did Jacob truly love. Another was foisted upon him by the trickery of his father-in...

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Living Kingdom: A Thousand Times, Yes

Parable of the Sons “There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, ‘Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ ‘I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. Then ...

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Purity Culture: What Is It and How Does It Affect Teens

Imagine Christ sitting on the steps of the temple courts, and as he begins his teaching, the pharisee's drag a woman caught in adultery to his feet. The purpose of this was not to heal or help the wom...

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Be Kind to Yourself

As a therapist and Seventh-day Adventist Christian, one of the things that surprises me when I talk to people is the way we talk to ourselves.

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And They Will Prophesy

Reflect for a moment on the great prophets God used to speak to His people. Invariably, we think of Moses, Daniel, and Isaiah. Some might think of minor prophets such as Amos, Micah, or Zechariah. Not...

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Fasting and Prayer for Witnessing

President of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church, Ted N.C. Wilson, and his wife Nancy, share how prayer can help us proclaim the 3 Angels’ Messages

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The Earth Is Shaking

We just experienced an earthquake at our house, as many did across Victoria. It was strong and unexpected—the strongest we’ve ever felt here. Over the past few years, it feels like we have been shaken...

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Religion vs. Science

Bridging the gap between secular science and sacred text

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Dealing with Mental Health Issues as a Pastor

“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” ~...

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The Greatest Reunion

President of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church, Ted N.C. Wilson talks about the greatest reunion of all--the Second Coming of Jesus.

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Living Kingdom: Counting the Cost

The Cost of Discipleship “So don’t follow me without considering what it will cost you. For who would construct a house before first sitting down to estimate the cost to complete it? Otherwise he may ...

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Why is the Sabbath Important?

Discovering the hidden depths found in the Sabbath

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What Do Seventh-day Adventists Believe?

Understanding the beauty of the 28 fundamental beliefs and how they are meant to be lived

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The Seventh-day Adventist Church And The Future

The linear concept of time guarantees the future is inevitable, pushing the elusive “someday” into “today”. The Seventh-day Adventist Church were pioneers of diet and medicine, education, and ministry...

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What in the Word: Peace

If you have been a Christian for many years, it is likely you have encountered the word shalom. It is a Hebrew word that has entered into Christian music and vocabulary. You may have heard it used as ...

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Being an Adventist Educator for the First Time

An urgent call to a school that needs to remain standing during the last days of the history of the Universe.

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Pathfinders Need Church Leaders

President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Ted N.C. Wilson talks about the importance of Pathfinders ahead of World Pathfinder Day

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