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12 February 2026 | Have you ever wondered why so many people you once sat next to in worship services are no longer there? You have undoubtedly heard their stories. Someone was unkind. Something that was said hurt their feelings. They feel dissonance with things that the church insists are true. Some have even suffered […] Source: https://atoday.org/atss-thirza-van-den-broek-reis-church-hurt-why-are-so-many-no-longer-with-us/
Just like we can sometimes do life out of order, we can do relationship out of order too. In scripture there is a natural progression to building a relationship with God. Then when we know Him, we want to tell others! Who told you about Jesus? Tell us below! Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CIuJ-ItTIUY
by Melody Tan | 18 February 2026 | I was surprised by some of the responses to my recent article reflecting on Christian author Philip Yancey’s fall from grace. One respondent cited Sheila Wray Gregoire’s “Bare Marriage” about a concept Gregoire calls “sin leveling.” My respondent suggested that what I was implying was “kind of […] Source: https://atoday.org/contemplating-sin/
Daily Lesson for Thursday 19th of February 2026
Paul uses a very interesting expression in Greek to culminate his description of Jesus, obliquely pointing back to the Father, who was mentioned in Colossians 1:12. It is His fullness that the Father was pleased to have dwell in Jesus (compare Colossians 2:9). What is this “fullness”? John refers to it as being the Father’s glory, “full of grace and truth” (John 1:14).
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But, based on this passage, that “fullness” encompasses a lot. It embraces God’s eternity and self-existence and His power to create and re-create. Most important, it underscores His wisdom in conquering sin and death through the most unimaginable means—the Cross. And thus, He transformed that most inglorious object into a testimony of His eternal love for every created being. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life” (John 3:16).
The only way sin could really be defeated forever, and all things be reconciled that could be reconciled, is summed up in that one glorious truth: God loved—He loved the universe, and He loved us so much that He risked everything to save us through Christ’s death on the cross. The Greek word for “world” is kosmos, which can encompass the whole universe. Paul refers to this universal demonstration in the context of following Christ: “We have been made a spectacle to the world [kosmos, universe], both to angels and to men” (1 Corinthians 4:9, NKJV).
“Heaven viewed with grief and amazement Christ hanging upon the cross. . . . By a life of rebellion, Satan and all who unite with him place themselves so out of harmony with God that His very presence is to them a consuming fire. The glory of Him who is love will destroy them. At the beginning of the great controversy, the angels did not understand this. . . .
“But not so when the great controversy shall be ended. Then, the plan of redemption having been completed, the character of God is revealed to all created intelligences. . . .
“Well, then, might the angels rejoice as they looked upon the Saviour’s cross. . . . Christ Himself fully comprehended the results of the sacrifice made upon Calvary. To all these He looked forward when upon the cross He cried out, ‘It is finished.’ ”—Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, Pages 760, 764.
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The Bible says the dead are asleep, not in Heaven or Hell yet. Eternal life starts at the resurrection. Powerful truth. Share the video. Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/idQ_-tFZUDc
18 February 2026 | The following is a press release from Southern Adventist University: The U.S. Department of Energy awarded Southern Adventist University’s School of Engineering and Physics a Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) grant of $156,000 in early 2025 to further nuclear fusion research through curriculum development, bootcamps, and student internships. Nuclear […] Source: https://atoday.org/press-release-southern-adventist-university-explores-nuclear-fusion-through-renew-grant/
How can we reach millions in places where missionaries cannot go? Through radio, the internet, and prayer, the gospel is entering closed nations and transforming lives around the world. Interested in joining Bible studies? Type “BIBLE STUDIES” in the comments. You can also visit https://globalbibleschool.org. To watch Jorge’s entire story, click here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=I6kZIKwuIMg #AWR360 #BroadcastToBaptism #Shorts Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YTs7HcWtEeU
Marty’s journey was shaped by difficult seasons that tested his faith. Through prayer and learning to trust fully in the Lord, God carried him through those challenges and strengthened his walk with Christ. Through biblical training and a deeper dependence on God, Marty’s life was transformed. Discover how AFCOE is equipping believers to trust God, grow in faith, and serve with purpose.
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Bible verse of the day: Galatians 6:9 – "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Welcome to our Daily Prayer Meeting! This is a safe space where you are seen, heard, and prayed for. Start your day in God's presence—every day at 8AM ET, we share a short devotional from God's Word and lift your prayer requests to Him. You're not alone! Our prayer team is here to intercede with you and for you. Whether you need prayer, celebrate a breakthrough, or start your day with Jesus, you're in the right place. Share your prayer requests or testimonies of praise here: https://wkf.ms/3DBuapQ Engage with us in the comments:
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