Aunty, I’m considering joining an offshoot that sticks to the original Adventist standards. What do you think?
16 December 2024 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, Would it be wrong for me to leave the original Seventh-day Adventist Church and join an offshoot movement that has maintained our original standards? Signed, Seeker Dear Seeker, What people almost invariably mean when they say that want to find a church that maintains better Adventist “standards” is […]
U.S Senate Chaplain Barry Black Recovers from Brain Bleed
16 December 2024 | On Thursday, December 12, it was released that U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black was hospitalized for a brain bleed. According to the Associated Press: “Black, 76, suffered a subdural hematoma earlier this week and is at a local hospital and under the care of the Capitol’s physician, said Rev. Lisa Schultz, […]
SATIRE: ADRA Launches “Reindeer Retraining Program” for Post-Holiday Employment
SILVER SPRING, Maryland — In a groundbreaking initiative that combines compassion with practicality, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has announced its new “Reindeer Retraining Program” to help Santa’s hardworking sleigh team transition into meaningful employment after the holiday season. “Every December, these reindeer work tirelessly to deliver joy around the world,” said ADRA […]
Finding the Balance Without Fear
Growing up, my faith was shaped by a focus on rules—what to do and what not to do—creating a sense of fear rather than an understanding of God’s grace. While rules are necessary—especially in a busy household—is there room for balance? Discovering through open conversations why we go to church on Sabbath, rather than simply […]
Editor de Adventist Today Latinoamerica participó en evento anticorrupción de Transparencia Internacional Panamá
El 10 de diciembre de 2024, se realizó el Evento Anual de la Fundación Libertad Ciudadana, capítulo panameño de Transparencia Internacional, en el Hotel Sheraton de la Ciudad de Panamá. Diferentes expertos anticorrupción se dieron cita para abordar los problemas y el impacto de la corrupción en los nombramientos poco transparentes. Daniel Mora, editor de Adventist […]
Comments of the Week December 9-15
Comments of the Week December 9-15 “I feel the outrage. And maybe worse, I feel shame that our church has drawn us away from the path of righteousness instead of proclaiming love, justice, and mercy.” –-Patti Purdy Hansen Tompkins on Christian Outrage Comments on being ex-Adventist, Fairies, Bunnies, and a Jolly Fat Man, Adventist Secrets, […]
Editorial: “Why I Don’t Want to Be an Ex-Adventist”
There is little less attractive than someone who spends his or her life as an “ex.” Ex-spouse, ex-employee, or ex-Adventist—it doesn’t matter: it is unhealthy to spend your life having your identity be “the ex.” Yes, it’s hard to break free from a strong loyalty. You grieve. You regret. You may even fume and hate […]
Artificial Intelligence for Artificial Lives. Real Wisdom for Real Lives
by David Geelan | 13 December 2024 | Recently I attended a professional learning session at my Catholic university, entitled “AI: Promise or Threat?” The presentations were engaging and interesting, and they got me thinking. If you’re involved in education, you’ll know that the advent of ChatGPT in late 2022 and the avalanche of chatbots […]
AdventHealth CEO Announces Retirement After 40 Years
13 December 2024 | After a 40-year tenure at AdventHealth, CEO Terry Shaw has announced his retirement, scheduled for July 2025. In a video message this morning, Shaw shared that despite the “positive momentum” of the organization, he recognized “the time is right to clear the path for the next generation.” Shaw has accomplished a […]
SATIRE: Pastor’s Kid Cast as Baby Jesus for 17th Consecutive Year
BERRIEN SPRINGS, Michigan — The annual Christmas nativity play at the Berrien Springs Seventh-day Adventist Church has once again stirred controversy as Pastor Heirloom Parker’s son, 17-year-old Timmy, was cast as Baby Jesus for the 17th consecutive year. The decision, announced during last Sabbath’s potluck, has raised eyebrows and sparked heated debates over haystacks and […]