16 October 2020 | Dear readers, Not long ago we published a letter from a lay person who was offended when asked by the conference office to cooperate in a background check to spot sexual abusers in their congregation. This isn’t, I was informed, an uncommon attitude. Is it necessary? people ask. Don’t we know the […]
Category: Features
Anticipating AT1–October 16, 2020
Our frequent default is to rely on our own power to change our thoughts or behavior, rather than trusting in God’s infinite power. It’s dismaying why we do that once, but if we do that repeatedly, it’s baffling! We’re so delighted you’ve found Anticipating AT1. From our inspirational message, to our thought-provoking news segment, […]
- October, 15
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Frontliners and Burnout–Dr. Jon Thomas Interview
Dr. Jon Thomas is a mental wellness expert who has worked as a college chaplain, youth pastor, university professor, and counselor. He holds undergraduate degrees in theology and psychology, with a masters and doctorate in pastoral counseling. His doctoral research emphasis has helped create a better understanding of clergy burnout. Dr Thomas is a state certified clinical supervisor […]
Film Review: Dick Johnson Is Dead
by S.M. Chen | 13 October 2020 | I don’t know if I would have reviewed the recent Netflix streaming release, Dick Johnson Is Dead, but, after learning that the filmmaker, Kirsten Johnson, was raised as a Seventh-day Adventist, that lent a certain pertinence, and, after reading multiple online reviews, I decided to view it. […]
Sharing Scripture for October 11 – 17
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 current news you can use to introduce the discussion and then a series of discussion […]
Anticipating AT1–October 9, 2020
Could our anger with the world around us really be fear? Things are changing way too quickly, and we’re scared, but we express it as outrage. Jesus says that heaven’s love casts out all fear. Do you believe it? We’re so delighted you’ve found Anticipating AT1. From our inspirational message, to our thought-provoking AT […]
- October, 8
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Poll: How Adventists Plan to Vote in the U.S. National Election
By John T. Gavin, William W. Ellis, and Curtis J. VanderWaal, 8 October 2020 | During the last week in August we asked Adventist Today and Spectrum readers in the United States to participate in a short survey about their religious and political views, plans for voting in the upcoming national election, and positions on […]
Sharing Scripture for Oct. 4 – 10
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 current news you can use to introduce the discussion and then a series of discussion […]
Aunty, must I invite my abusive stepfather to my wedding?
2 October 2020 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, My stepdad was abusive to me when I was growing up. He would scream at me and my sister, deny us food, and sometimes he would hit us when he got really angry. I moved out of the house the minute I turned 17 and have cut him […]
Anticipating AT1–October 2, 2020
In the United States, we are one month away from a federal, state, and local election of leaders. The information and disinformation about candidates and initiatives is dizzying. Jesus invites us to pursue truth in every part of our lives, especially our spirituality. We’re so delighted you’ve found Anticipating AT1. From our inspirational message, […]
- October, 2
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Sharing Scripture for Sept. 27 – Oct. 3
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 current news you can use to introduce the discussion and then a series of discussion […]
Aunt Sevvy, our pastor’s wife isn’t pulling her weight
25 September 2020 | Dear Aunt Sevvy, The pastor’s wife has always managed the organizational schedule for the lower division Sabbath Schools, organized potlucks, and accompanied her husband to church events. Lately she has fallen down on her responsibilities, and it has caused our Sabbath School schedule to fall completely into disarray. Last week nobody […]