Editorial: “Confessions of a Failed Evangelist”
My attempts at being an evangelist have been about as successful as my one (and only) academy banquet to which I got stood up by my date. My earliest Adventist outreach memory was of me in Hong Kong at age 5 when my missionary mom and her friends took me […]
Crosswalk Church: the 2024 Experience Conference, Part 1
by Jim Walters | 26 April 2024 | Crosswalk Church is now a global network. Accordingly, 200 conference attendees descended last Friday, April 19, on their mother church in Redlands, California. Conferees flew in from Costa Rica, Australia, and Indonesia, plus from all regions of the United States. The 2024 […]
JustLove Collective Summit to Be Held at La Sierra University May 3-4, 2024
25 April 2024 | JustLove Collective will host its inaugural Summit on May 3-4 at La Sierra University, featuring workshops on inclusion, community engagement, environmental activism, and anti-racism. It is described as a group of “Adventist activists dedicated to bringing people from all walks of life together for a deep […]
News Briefs for April 25, 2024
25 April 2024 | Instruments Stolen From Newbury Park Adventist Concert Band in San Diego “The Newbury Park Adventist Concert Band visiting San Diego to perform last weekend woke up to find their van had been broken into, and many of their instruments were gone. ‘So far we’re able to […]
Can We Talk? Mark Johnson speaks frankly about LGBTQ sex
by Mark Johnson | 25 April 2024 | Adam was confused. Bewildered and frustrated might better describe his thoughts and feelings. While reviewing and naming the animals, Adam noted that they each had complementary partners. He did not. As he studied the mammals, particularly the great apes, he must have […]
The Future Is in the Margins
by Rebecca Brothers | 24 April 2024 | My favorite comedian/philosopher, Jackie Kashian, once said about immigration, “Nobody packs up everything and flees to a new country because things are going well,” and I reckon the same could be said for churches. Nobody packs up everything and flees from a […]
ATSS: Raj Attiken, “How Gods Are Born and How They Die”
24 April 2024 | Human history is a gallery of the birth of religions as well as a graveyard of vanished religions. Some religions died in antiquity and others have flourished. At the macro level, how do religions perpetuate themselves? Are there specific elements that contribute to the endurance of […]
Loma Linda Pediatric Surgeons Warn Against Mechanical Bull Dangers After Rise in Child Injuries
24 April 2024 | Pediatric surgeons at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital are raising concerns over the significant rise in severe head injuries among children resulting from mechanical bull accidents, according to a recent article on LLUH’s website. Reports show that 80% of children admitted with mechanical bull-related injuries in […]
Oregon Conference Suspends 2024 Camp Meetings Amid Financial Concerns
23 April 2024 | In an effort to stabilize its financial situation, the Oregon Conference has decided to suspend its annual Spanish and English camp meetings for 2024. The Executive Committee, under the guidance of Elder Linrud, made this decision on April 18 as part of a broader strategy to […]
The Promise of Eternal Life
by Greg Prout | 23 April 2024 | A salient feature of human existence is its impermanence. Time is transitory, reminding us that we are, too. We are constantly changing, though we don’t always realize it. We live in a moment—a kind of conscious unconsciousness—and unless we pause and observe […]
Aunty, how should I keep the Sabbath?
22 April 2024 | Dear Aunt Sevvy I was a Roman Catholic. I recently discovered the Sabbath. I’d like to know: how do I keep Sabbath? Signed, New Sabbath Believer Dear Believer Welcome to our little corner of the world! The Sabbath is one of Aunty’s favorite things about being […]
ADRA Advocates for Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability
22 April 2024 | The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is leading a global campaign called #GoGreenWithADRA to celebrate Earth Day. This initiative encourages communities in the U.S. and around the world to participate in activities such as environmental cleanups, gardening, and tree planting to promote sustainability and raise […]
Religious Belief & Moral Action
by David Geelan | 19 April 2024 | Talking with friends and family, both in person and online, got me thinking about the relationship between a person’s religious beliefs and the moral tone struck by their actions in the world. Such discussions tend to be anecdotally driven, and to line […]
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JustLove Collective Summit to Be Held at La Sierra University May 3-4, 2024
25 April 2024 | JustLove Collective will host its inaugural Summit on May 3-4 at La Sierra University, featuring workshops on inclusion, community engagement, environmental activism, and anti-racism. It is described as a group of “Adventist activists dedicated to bringing people from all walks of life together for a deep encounter that leads to action.” […]
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Crosswalk Church: the 2024 Experience Conference, Part 1
by Jim Walters | 26 April 2024 | Crosswalk Church is now a global network. Accordingly, 200 conference attendees descended last Friday, April 19, on their mother church in Redlands, California. Conferees flew in from Costa Rica, Australia, and Indonesia, plus from all regions of the United States. The 2024 Crosswalk Experience Conference began with […]
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Editorial: “Confessions of a Failed Evangelist”
My attempts at being an evangelist have been about as successful as my one (and only) academy banquet to which I got stood up by my date. My earliest Adventist outreach memory was of me in Hong Kong at age 5 when my missionary mom and her friends took me around town giving out “Stop […]