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Recent Articles
You Say You Are Pro-Life, What Does That Mean?
In many ways Jesus answered what it means to be truly pro-life in the gospels. “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, pray for those who use you badly,” he said.
“The Rainbow in the Room” Aims to Create Conversation in Berrien Springs
We have two goals: first, sharing information about current research in the United States—including Berrien County—surrounding informed care for LGBTQ+ individuals. Second, we’d like to invite community comments.
Nefarious: a Film Review
Don Barton reviews a film about a man possessed by a demon on death row. A psychologist must figure out if this man is sane or not.
At Spring Meeting, General Conference Votes More Control over Adventist Educators
The General Conference proposes creating a new assistant to the president or field secretary in every world division who will oversee hiring religion faculty and directing theological education curriculum. The GC will fund the position for the first year before the cost shifts to the division.
JustLove Collective Launches Pulse Digital Magazine
Pulse features challenging articles, humor, inspiring quotes, poetry, quizzes, reviews, and links to interactive videos and podcasts. The magazine’s tagline is “A Collaboration of Adventist Activists.” With topics both timely and timeless, the tone is more advocacy than accusation.
The Difficulties Recruiting Adventist Teachers to China
In China we cannot teach United States history, U.S. government, or religion. In place of that we have modified our curriculum so that we can offer an approximation of these subjects and still be on the right side of Chinese law. We don’t want the government to shut us down, after all.
The paradigmatic value of “microhistories” in European Adventism – Ecclesiological Holzwege IV
European Adventism is numerically very small, and also quite divided linguistically and culturally. But there is a cultural view of life and history that distinguishes Europeans, and consequently European Adventism. It involves attention to “small local realities.”
Mission in Our People: A Journey of Purpose and Healing
Growing up in Moldova, I was blessed to be surrounded by strong women who embodied resilience, compassion and purpose. My grandmother, a nurturing matriarch, not only ran a successful flower business but also cared for our family with unwavering love and dedication. Her life was a testament to the power of purpose-driven work.
Where is God in the Midst of Our Suffering?
The suffering in this world is inevitable. This week’s Sabbath school lesson discusses the will of God on earth. (Commentary on the Adult Bible Study Guide for April 6–12.)
A “Slush Fund” Mindset & Erton Köhler’s Legacy in South America
The financial irregularities in Brazil—estimated around $6 million—currently under investigation by Adventist Risk Management occurred within a South American Division centralized insurance structure created by its previous president, Erton Köhler. A case study of one union in Brazil shows how this process worked.