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Jamaican Adventist Students Awarded United Nations Internships - 9 August 2020 | Three Adventist students in Jamaica have been awarded internships with a United Nations office in the country after winning a development competition. Shertonio Byfield, Navaida Green and Petrona Peart – all students at Adventist-owned Northern Caribbean University (NCU) – were part of a team named Reducing Inequalities in Education. They competed […]
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Tim Ruybalid–Message of Hope - Before you go… We are living in unprecedented times. Physical gatherings like a weekly church service are not possible in many parts of the world. But meaningful community is more important than ever. Adventist Today works hard to provide you with an extended family that values independent news, commentary and conversation in the Adventist community. […]
Lindsey Painter–Message of Hope - Before you go… We are living in unprecedented times. Physical gatherings like a weekly church service are not possible in many parts of the world. But meaningful community is more important than ever. Adventist Today works hard to provide you with an extended family that values independent news, commentary and conversation in the Adventist […]
Monte Sahlin–Message of Hope - Before you go… We are living in unprecedented times. Physical gatherings like a weekly church service are not possible in many parts of the world. But meaningful community is more important than ever. Adventist Today works hard to provide you with an extended family that values independent news, commentary and conversation in the Adventist […]
Beirut Explosion: ADRA Disaster Response Teams Step Up Emergency Assistance to Help First Responders and Survivors - ADRA Lebanon is providing essential emergency supplies to recovery workers and survivors of the massive explosion in Beirut’s port. The huge blast that struck the Lebanese capital city on August 4 killed at least 135 people, wounded more than 5,000 people, and left more than 300,000 people homeless. ADRA teams will tour at least five […]
Anticipating AT1–August 7, 2020 - These are unusual times, to be sure. With the $600 unemployment checks being reduced considerably this week by the U.S. government, there are plenty of people hurting financially. Jesus had some interesting things to say about money, and the generosity expected from His followers for those in need. We’re so glad you’ve found Anticipating […]
News Briefs for August 7, 2020 - News reports from the re-election bid of the Jamaican Prime Minister, ADRA UK, Adventist Health and Loma Linda University Health: The Jamaica Observer reported that Andrew Holness, the Prime Minister of Jamaica, will worship at an Adventist church as part of his re-election campaign. Holness is an Adventist, and this Saturday he will worship in […]
Beirut Explosion Damages Adventist Churches, Institutions - 5 August 2020 | From APD – Several Adventist schools and churches were damaged in Beirut, Lebanon, after the severe explosion on Tuesday evening, reports the denomination’s Middle East and North Africa unit (MENA). According to the report, two church buildings, Middle East University, two high schools and a learning center for refugee children have […]
ADRA Mourns the Loss of Former Leader Richard W. O’Ffill - Pastor Richard O’Ffill, who was instrumental in the founding of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), passed away at the age of 79 on July 29. O’Ffill was the first director of the Seventh-day Adventist World Services (SAWS), which was renamed ADRA in 1984. Pastor O’Ffill concluded his tenure with ADRA in 1984. During his leadership […]
GC Health Ministries Outlines Principles for Handling Abortion - 3 August 2020 | Last year, at the October 2019 Annual Council, a statement on the Biblical View of Unborn Life and Its Implication for Abortion was adopted and voted. At Annual Council,the Adventist Health Ministries Department was tasked with producing a document outlining principles of caring for health professionals and healthcare institutions working with […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Joins Medical Experts at AdventHealth Orlando to Discuss the Latest on COVID-19 in Florida - AdventHealth recently hosted Florida governor Ron DeSantis in a roundtable discussion that focused on COVID-19 treatment, improved patient outcomes, recoveries, and the importance of not delaying care. An all-too-common occurrence during the pandemic has been people delaying medical care, many out of a fear of contracting the coronavirus in a hospital. From AdventHealth/ANN – 2 […]
Commentary
A Most Beautiful and Most Wonderful Book - Reviewed by Jack Hoehn | July 31, 2020 | There are many good people I would like to share this book with. I would love to share it with every young Adventist from high school to doctoral program who loves nature and wants to be a scientist. I would love to share it with every […]
Pigs in a Blanket: Another Look at Acts 10:9-16 - by Loren Seibold | 7 August 2020 | Recently a friend sent me a video link to an Adventist offshoot ministry that was criticizing a recent AT Aunt Sevvy column, one where Aunty had suggested, in response to a question about lard in pie crusts, that the ceremonial food rules of Leviticus can’t be regarded […]
What I Learned from Dr. Graham Maxwell - by Arthur Sibanda | 6 August 2020 | My friend Antony and I had spent four years of high school studying Adventist teachings and watching video sermons together, and I felt I understood his theological views. Our spiritual bond deepened when, years later, I reached out to him at a time when I was a […]
Can Atheists be Moral People? - by David Geelan | 4 August 2020 | Why do we make the choices we do, and how do we know that they are morally right ones? Moral reasoning is the process by which we arrive at answers to these questions. It is less about the specific solutions we arrive it, and more about the […]
The Spirit of Prophecy in 2020 - by Jeanne Mogusu | 31 July 2020 | At first I didn’t completely understand what was happening. The early videos showed a police officer with his knee on George Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. They didn’t show all the other people on the scene. Later I saw videos that showed the other […]
Waiting - by Hannele Ottschofski | 30 July 2020 | Life is at a halt. We are heeding the lockdown regulations, staying at home and social distancing. All the plans we had for traveling are cancelled. After months, we are still waiting for life to resume—with no real expectation when it will. We check the infection rates […]
In Search of the New Normal - by Alvin Masarira | 29 July 2020 | When the COVID-19 global pandemic started, there was a hope that this was a bump on the road over which we would pass, and we would all go back to our usual ways of doing things. But it’s becoming increasingly likely that this crisis is ushering in […]
The Close of Probation Is a Biblical Teaching! - by Marvin Moore | 24 July 2020 | I’m responding to the commentary piece by Loren Seibold on the Adventist Today website titled, “Is Probation About to Close?” I want to begin this response by saying that Loren Seibold is a very good friend of mine, but I have to take issue with much of […]
What is the Sanctuary that is Cleansed? - by Paul Priest | 23 July 2020 | The investigative judgment debate has been a part of Adventism for many decades. I have been following it for years and am not satisfied with either of the main interpretations. Daniel 8:14 does not identify the sanctuary. It simply says: “then shall the sanctuary be cleansed.” The […]
What Now, Church? Implications of the Covid-19 Pandemic - by Edward Reifsnyder | 22 July 2020 | The following is a quote from Wall Street Journal columnists on July 19, 2020. “Business executives who were bracing for a monthslong disruption due to the coronavirus are now thinking in terms of years. Their job has changed from riding it out to reinventing roles and strategies.” […]
Our Conspiracists, and Why We Love Them - By Loren Seibold | 18 July 2020 | As one who once dreamed of writing fiction, I’m always astonished at the creativity of the plots and twists that fiction writers come up with. Particularly those who write what is called “speculative fiction” have delightfully imaginative ideas, ones that I doubt anyone has ever thought of […]
America in Grief - by Elle Berry | 17 July 2020 | As darkness fell over the upper-left United States on the evening of July 4th, I was summoned to the front porch by the sounds of holiday percussion. I stood staring into the night, the full moon silhouetting poplars, evergreens, and the mountain peaks of neighborhood rooftops. Here […]
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- Tim Ruybalid–Message of Hope - Before you go… We are living in unprecedented times. Physical gatherings like a weekly church service are not possible in many parts of the world. But meaningful community is more important than ever. Adventist Today works hard to provide you with an extended family that values independent news, commentary and conversation in the Adventist community. […]
- Lindsey Painter–Message of Hope - Before you go… We are living in unprecedented times. Physical gatherings like a weekly church service are not possible in many parts of the world. But meaningful community is more important than ever. Adventist Today works hard to provide you with an extended family that values independent news, commentary and conversation in the Adventist […]
Aunt Sevvy, Should I Work for Free for Family and Church Friends? - 7 August 2020 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, I am a photographer just starting out. My parents keep offering my services to family members and church members for free. Before I had my degree and started my own business I did do some free work for family, friends and fellow church members. I’m good at what […]- Monte Sahlin–Message of Hope - Before you go… We are living in unprecedented times. Physical gatherings like a weekly church service are not possible in many parts of the world. But meaningful community is more important than ever. Adventist Today works hard to provide you with an extended family that values independent news, commentary and conversation in the Adventist […]
- Anticipating AT1–August 7, 2020 - These are unusual times, to be sure. With the $600 unemployment checks being reduced considerably this week by the U.S. government, there are plenty of people hurting financially. Jesus had some interesting things to say about money, and the generosity expected from His followers for those in need. We’re so glad you’ve found Anticipating […]
Sharing Scripture for Aug 2 – 8 - This is a tool for you to use if you lead a Sabbath School (SS) class or small group. It is keyed to the Bible texts used in the current week’s Adult SS Lesson and includes a brief story from current news you can use to introduce the discussion and then a series of discussion […]
Anticipating AT1–July 31, 2020 - We’re so glad you’ve found Anticipating AT1. To keep our hope alive that one day we will be back together again, we are providing virtual meetings, with a new edition every Friday. Anticipating AT1 is 10-15 minutes long, and can be viewed at any time. We hope it prompts personal reflection, and is a […]- Sharing Scripture for July 26 – Aug 1 - This is a tool for you to use if you lead a Sabbath School (SS) class or small group. It is keyed to the Bible texts used in the current week’s Adult SS Lesson and includes a brief story from current news you can use to introduce the discussion and then a series of discussion […]
Aunty, my favorite pie has lard in the crust! - 23 July 2020 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, Recently at a stand where I buy delicious fruit pies, an older clerk who was waiting on me took a phone call. The side of the conversation I could hear went like this: “Religious reasons, you say? Oh. OK, I’ll check.” She left to talk to the bakers […]
Anticipating AT1–July 24, 2020 - As we are making our way through the coronavirus pandemic, it is completely understandable that some (if not all) of us are experiencing varying degrees of grief. Loss of loved ones. Loss of health. Loss of job. Loss of mobility and self determination. As you look around, signs of people going through the grief […]- Sharing Scripture for July 19 – 25 - This is a tool for you to use if you lead a Sabbath School (SS) class or small group. It is keyed to the Bible texts used in the current week’s Adult SS Lesson and includes a brief story from current news you can use to introduce the discussion and then a series of discussion […]
Aunt Sevvy, My Daughter Wants to Homeschool! - 17 July 2020 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, My daughter wants to homeschool her children this school year because of COVID-19, but I am worried about their social development! I believe it is important for children to have interactions with other children so they can develop their social skills. Won’t they be lonely at home all […]
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- Jamaican Adventist Students Awarded United Nations Internships - 9 August 2020 | Three Adventist students in Jamaica have been awarded internships with a United Nations office in the country after winning a development competition. Shertonio Byfield, Navaida Green and Petrona Peart – all students at Adventist-owned Northern Caribbean University (NCU) – were part of a team named Reducing Inequalities in Education. They competed […]
- A Most Beautiful and Most Wonderful Book - Reviewed by Jack Hoehn | July 31, 2020 | There are many good people I would like to share this book with. I would love to share it with every young Adventist from high school to doctoral program who loves nature and wants to be a scientist. I would love to share it with every […]
- And now for a message from our wildest supporter….. - Feel free to follow this cat’s example here: atoday.org/donate
- Tim Ruybalid–Message of Hope - Before you go… We are living in unprecedented times. Physical gatherings like a weekly church service are not possible in many parts of the world. But meaningful community is more important than ever. Adventist Today works hard to provide you with an extended family that values independent news, commentary and conversation in the Adventist community. […]
- Lindsey Painter–Message of Hope - Before you go… We are living in unprecedented times. Physical gatherings like a weekly church service are not possible in many parts of the world. But meaningful community is more important than ever. Adventist Today works hard to provide you with an extended family that values independent news, commentary and conversation in the Adventist […]
- Pigs in a Blanket: Another Look at Acts 10:9-16 - by Loren Seibold | 7 August 2020 | Recently a friend sent me a video link to an Adventist offshoot ministry that was criticizing a recent AT Aunt Sevvy column, one where Aunty had suggested, in response to a question about lard in pie crusts, that the ceremonial food rules of Leviticus can’t be regarded […]
- Aunt Sevvy, Should I Work for Free for Family and Church Friends? - 7 August 2020 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, I am a photographer just starting out. My parents keep offering my services to family members and church members for free. Before I had my degree and started my own business I did do some free work for family, friends and fellow church members. I’m good at what […]
- Monte Sahlin–Message of Hope - Before you go… We are living in unprecedented times. Physical gatherings like a weekly church service are not possible in many parts of the world. But meaningful community is more important than ever. Adventist Today works hard to provide you with an extended family that values independent news, commentary and conversation in the Adventist […]
- Beirut Explosion: ADRA Disaster Response Teams Step Up Emergency Assistance to Help First Responders and Survivors - ADRA Lebanon is providing essential emergency supplies to recovery workers and survivors of the massive explosion in Beirut’s port. The huge blast that struck the Lebanese capital city on August 4 killed at least 135 people, wounded more than 5,000 people, and left more than 300,000 people homeless. ADRA teams will tour at least five […]
- Anticipating AT1–August 7, 2020 - These are unusual times, to be sure. With the $600 unemployment checks being reduced considerably this week by the U.S. government, there are plenty of people hurting financially. Jesus had some interesting things to say about money, and the generosity expected from His followers for those in need. We’re so glad you’ve found Anticipating […]
- News Briefs for August 7, 2020 - News reports from the re-election bid of the Jamaican Prime Minister, ADRA UK, Adventist Health and Loma Linda University Health: The Jamaica Observer reported that Andrew Holness, the Prime Minister of Jamaica, will worship at an Adventist church as part of his re-election campaign. Holness is an Adventist, and this Saturday he will worship in […]
- What I Learned from Dr. Graham Maxwell - by Arthur Sibanda | 6 August 2020 | My friend Antony and I had spent four years of high school studying Adventist teachings and watching video sermons together, and I felt I understood his theological views. Our spiritual bond deepened when, years later, I reached out to him at a time when I was a […]