SATIRE – Pastor Disciplined for Holding Baptismal Candidates Underwater Too Long
Pastor Jeb was known for his long-winded baptismal services at the Dry Gulch Adventist Church. Whenever he baptized someone, Jeb liked to add his own personal flair by delivering an extended benediction while the candidates were submerged in the “water grave.” “Praise be to the Almighty who has called this soul from the depths,” Jeb […]
Andrews University Welcomes Dr. Olive J. Hemmings for Dwain L. Ford Guest Lecture Series
15 April 2024 | The Andrews University Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry has announced that Dr. Olive J. Hemmings will be the featured speaker for the upcoming session of the 2024 Dwain L Ford Lecture Series. Dr. Hemmings will deliver a Zoom lecture titled Scriptures and Science: Same God, Different Subjects(?), on Thursday, April 18, […]
La fièvre de l’éclipse
par Loren Seibold | 14 avril 2024 | Un lecteur a récemment envoyé à Adventist Today un message nous rappelant que la semaine prochaine, le 8 avril, une éclipse solaire serait visible le long d’un chemin traversant les Etats-Unis. Sa préoccupation n’était cependant pas du registre de l’astronomie; il souhaitait que nous sachions que cette […]
Editorial: “Three Reasons Potluck Could Save the Adventist Church”
Potluck may be the secret sauce that can help bring unity and revitalization to the Adventist church. Here are three reasons why this humble tradition could have profound impacts: First, potluck draws us together regardless of where we fall on the theological spectrum of Adventist belief. The allure of Special K Loaf or veggie lasagna […]
Faith vs. Fanaticism
by Debbie Hooper | 12 April 2024 | People in my part of the world have been captivated by the criminal proceedings in the United States against Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell, Ruby Franke, and Jodi Hildebrandt. Three of these four active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been sentenced to […]
SATIRE – Adventist Husband Celebrates 24 Hours of Being Right While Wife at Women’s Retreat
Not since his single days has Adventist business owner Chase Lindgren enjoyed such an uninterrupted period of flawless decision making. After his wife took off for her women’s retreat this morning, Lindgren marveled at his ability to prepare a healthy (microwave pizza) lunch, take a well-deserved (and completely necessary) two-hour nap and put off paying […]
Finding Perfect Peace in the Face of Death
by Christopher C. Thompson | 11 April 2024 Three weeks ago my mother’s care team gave her 72 hours to live. Read that again. Some may consider that bad practice. I see it a bit differently. This is not a story of some miraculous turnaround. My mother has declined significantly since she came to live […]
News Briefs for April 11, 2024
11 April 2024 | Taiwanese Churches Assess the Aftermath of a 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake “An earthquake in Taiwan, which took place around 8:00 a.m. local time on April 3, caused minor damage to three Seventh-day Adventist churches where South Korean missionaries are serving. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. However, aftershocks continue, and the full extent of […]
General Conference Spring Meetings: Notes from April 10, 2024
11 April 2024 | The General Conference (GC) Spring Meetings began day two of business on April 10th in Silver Spring, Maryland. These meetings included a series of presentations, updates, reports, and discussions on future plans for the Adventist Church, providing key insights into the church’s strategic direction. The following are a few key notes […]