Time Magazine: Andrews Graduate Critiques School’s LGBTQ Stance
2 July 2021 | “During my time at Andrews, I faced discrimination and anti-queer prejudice,” said Andrews University graduate Eliel Cruz in a July 1, 2021 Time Magazine article titled “Most Christian Colleges Will Never Be a Safe Space For LGBTQ Students. But They Must Still Do Better To Affirm and Support Us.” Cruz claims […]
ADRA Responds After Rare Tornado Sweeps Through Czech Republic Villages
A tornado with 136-mph (219-km/h) winds struck several villages in the Czech Republic on June 24. Local authorities in South Moravia report that so far, six people have died, more than 250 people are injured and hundreds more residents are without homes. ADRA has met with local authorities and has set up fundraising efforts to […]
AT1–July 2, 2021
It’s far too easy to be down on ourselves and think that we are never good enough. But when we pivot to focus on Christ’s goodness, our lives are transformed. Now that’s worth celebrating! We’re so delighted you’ve found AT1. From our inspirational message, to our thought-provoking AT Trending News, to our melodic moment […]
I Will Give You Rest
by David Geelan | 1 July 2021 | I don’t know about you, but in a world and a time when I always seem to have more work than time, one of my favourite promises from Jesus is “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest”. […]
News Briefs for July 2, 2021
News reports from Australia, Loma Linda University Health (LLUH), La Voz de la Esperanza, Adventist HealthCare, NAD Public Affairs and Religious Liberty and Tanzania: On June 23, Kempsey Adventist School in Kempsey, New South Wales, Australia, ran a Look Beyond Your Bin environmental workshop for students in Year 1 (ages 6-7) “Students were… involved in […]
Sharing Scripture–June 27 – July 3, 2021
[symple_heading style=”” title=”Living in a 24-7 Society” type=”h1″ font_size=”40″ text_align=”center” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”30″ color=”undefined” icon_left=”” icon_right=””] 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 […]
A Book to Study, Not Read
30 June 2021 | Reviewed by Jack Hoehn Stephen C. Meyer is very easy to listen to and very understandable when he participates in the many debates he has had presenting the scientific basis of Intelligent Design. His two previous major books, Darwin’s Doubt (2013) and Signature in the Cell (2009), can both be read […]
Dennis Meier: Adventism in the Most Godless Region of the World
30 June 2021 | The July 3, 2021, ATSS guest will be Hansa (Germany) Conference President Dennis Meier. Reading: An excerpt from “The Most Godless Region of the World: Atheism in East Germany” by Sophie L. Goddyn, St. Mary’s Academy: With a population of 52.1% presently identifying as atheists, East Germany ranks as the most […]
Aunty, my libido is gone. Should I use marital aids?
28 June 2021 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, With menopause and cancer treatment, my libido has reached the non-existent stage. I’m embarrassed to ask, Aunty, but are so-called “marital aids” (sex toys) such as a vibrator acceptable for getting back those urges? Signed, Missing it a lot Dear Missing it, Aunty is so sorry to hear […]
Guam-Based Adventist Clinic Tells Patients to Prepare for Off-Island Care as Malpractice Rules Might Change
21 June 2021 | According to Pacific Daily News, Guam Seventh-day Adventist Clinic has told patients specialized treatment may require off-island travel as local senators consider changing Guam’s malpractice law. If successful, Bill 112 would repeal the 1991 Guam Mandatory Medical Malpractice Arbitration Act which required medical malpractice claims to pass through a three-person arbitration […]