by André Reis, Ph.D. | 4 October 2019 | This commentary is occasioned by the introduction of a new Sabbath School quarterly about Ezra and Nehemiah. The first lesson in the quarterly deals with the events surrounding the completion of the reconstruction of Jerusalem and its temple after the Babylon exile under the leadership of […]
by George Grames | 4 October 2019 | In the summer 2019 Adventist Today magazine April Maskiewicz Cordero authored a piece entitled “Dividing the Church Over Evolution.” The author’s position is that “Evolutionary creation is one of many ways Christians may reconcile mainstream scientific findings with their faith.” I argue that, on the contrary, evolutionary […]
News reports from Napa, California; Hi Vista, California; Adventist Health Bakersfield; Los Angeles, California; Southern Adventist University and Loma Linda University Health: Adventist Health has opened a new clinic in Napa, California. The address of the facility is 1100 Trancas St. Suite 250 in Napa. “This new clinic provides the community with even more access […]
The time is finally here! The AT1 gathering starts Friday evening in beautiful Portland. If you haven’t yet had a chance to register, we won’t judge you – this is a grace-centered gathering! Just click here to get signed up. AT1 has been organized by Adventist Today. Themed “Christ Challenges Culture,” this event seeks to […]
From ADRA – 3 October 2019 | Jonathan Duffy, president of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) International, has stepped down, effective immediately, from his role due to personal reasons. “The ADRA Board has accepted Jonathan’s resignation and expresses appreciation for his service,” says Ella Simmons, board vice-chair and general vice president of the […]
3 October 2019 | An award-winning chef who has previously earned two Michelin stars is opening a new restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona, called Blue Zone. The restaurant will offer quick-serve, health-conscious food which Chef Alex Stratta told Arizona Republic would be “very Mediterranean.” According to the Arizona Republic, the restaurant’s name is inspired by the […]
by S M Chen | 2 October 2019 | “Man is his own worst enemy.” Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC), Roman orator Much as we may try, we humans always seem to fall short. Other cultures recognize this, and even pay homage to the notion. In my hallway, I have a small carpet, about 2.5 […]
1 October 2019 | A High Court judge overseeing a case in which the General Conference (GC) of the Adventist denomination is suing recently formed Nairobi Cosmopolitan Conference (NCC) is asking both parties to pray and seek mediation on the issue outside court. The General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is suing the Nairobi Cosmopolitan Conference […]
1 October 2019 | The Adventist-made breakfast cereal Weet-Bix is getting its own $1 coin in Australia. The cereal, produced by the Adventist denomination’s Sanitarium health food brand, joins a series of other $1 coins that are named after a number of things that the Australia Post and the Royal Australia Mint call an “iconic […]
An entirely new version of Revelation Seminar materials has been developed by a specialist in young adult ministries, Steve Case. It is named “Revelation 101: Finding Jesus in the Book of Revelation” and includes an array of materials for an informal small group, a teaching seminar format, or a video seminar. It is a fresh […]