Selective History: The Omissions from the Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists
by Solomon Renati | 3 December 2024 | History is not free of misconceptions. For example, some still say that Christopher Columbus “discovered” America in 1492. That’s not exactly true. Nor did Amerigo Vespucci, who gave the continents of the western hemisphere his name. A Viking explorer named Leif Erikson landed in America about five […]
Countdown to Ghana Election Heightens Pressure
December 3, 2024 | 2024 is a fraught election year for both the United States and Ghana. December 7 marks election day for Ghanaians, with some fearing violent outbreaks at the polls or ballot tampering. For members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, another layer of worry factors into election day. December 7 is a Saturday, […]
O.E Davis’ Life and Ministry Is Memorialized in New Brazil Documentary
3 December 2024 | “In 1911, Seventh-day Adventist pastor and missionary Ovid Elbert Davis traveled to Brazil’s remote borders with Venezuela and British Guiana. In the region of Mount Roraima, despite very poor health, he opened the Word of God to the Taurepang, Macuxi, and other ethnic groups, teaching them about the ‘Great God,’” according […]
Giving Tuesday: Create Space for Questioning Adventists
My friend Jim Gorney recently died—the day before his 85th birthday. Jim was an impressive fellow. He had been orphaned and raised by his grandfather. He came from a working family, but pushed himself to go to college, and spent his life happily teaching elementary school. He had lots of interests: an avid golfer, a […]
It’s Giving Tuesday! Stand with Adventist Today.
It’s Giving Tuesday! Today marks a global celebration of generosity, where we have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on causes close to our hearts. This year, Adventist Today (AT) invites you to join us in championing transparency and open dialogue within our Adventist community. A Call for Transparency Recent developments within our church […]
Editorial: « Martes de donaciones: No dejemos que nos quiten la información libre y el diálogo»
A medida que el aroma del pavo de Acción de Gracias se desvanece y recuperamos fuerzas de las compras del Viernes Negro, el 3 de diciembre llega el Martes de Acción de Gracias, un día en el que la generosidad se convierte en el centro de atención. Es como el Black Friday de las organizaciones […]
Aunt Sevvy, what is the Seventh-day Adventist Reform Movement?
2 December 2024 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, Recently I came across a church apparently related to ours called the Seventh-day Adventist Reform Movement. At first glance, I see little difference. Are they the same? Signed, Clarification Needed Dear Clarification, The Seventh-day Adventist Reform Movement (SDARM) arose in Germany during World War I, out of a […]
Comments of the Week Nov 25-Dec 1
Comments of the Week Nov 25-Dec 1 “I’m a grown woman, 73 years old. I read whatever I like.” –Joyce Williams responding to Aunt Sevvy’s question about reading extra-biblical books Comments on the Body Temple, Neurodivergent People, and Aunt Sevvy The Body Temple: Oxygen and Breath “I am fearfully and wonderfully made!‘” –Steve Tatum ATSS: […]
Editorial: “Giving Tuesday: Don’t Let Them Take Away Open Reporting and Dialogue”
As the aroma of Thanksgiving tofurkey fades and we recover from the Black Friday shopping frenzy, Giving Tuesday is just around the corner on December 3rd – a day when generosity takes center stage. Think of it as Black Friday for non-profits, where instead of snagging deals on consumer goods, we invest in causes that […]
La prometedora estrella suiza del fútbol elige el sábado antes que el éxito
Silvan Wallner era una estrella prometedora del fútbol suizo hasta que anunció su retiro el pasado fin de semana por guardar el sábado. A sus 22 años, Wallner ya había llamado la atención de muchos clubes de fútbol de prestigio, y firmó un contrato de dos años con el Blau-Weiß Linz, de la Bundesliga austriaca, […]