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Article excerpt posted on en.intercer.net from Adventist Review Updates.
The Adventist Church in Egypt responds to the most recent terrorist attack
29 dead, more than 25 injured, including children in an attack on a bus carrying Coptic Christians.
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Article posted on en.intercer.net from Adventist.org News Feed.
The House on the Rock – Part 7 of 7
The Sanctuary was a place to meet God. This is fundamental to our understanding of scripture yet many are deceived about what the divine presence of God is and where it is truly manifested today. You won’t want to miss this exciting and eye-opening conclusion to the series about building our faith on a solid foundation.
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Article excerpt posted on en.intercer.net from IIWCanada.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
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Article excerpt posted on en.intercer.net from Daily Bible Promise.
Memorable Moments in the Parish
by Larry Downing, May 29, 2017: One of the questions inquiring Adventists ask is, “What do pastors do all week?” It is common understanding that we work only one day a week. What about the other six? One partial answer: we do visit people. There are occasions when a pastoral visit provides far more […]
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Article excerpt posted on en.intercer.net from Adventist Today.
Lay preacher charged with murder was targeted by devil say Adventists
May 28, 2017: Sandile Mantsoe, an Adventist lay preacher, is being tried for murder in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Article excerpt posted on en.intercer.net from Adventist Today.
Winter workouts
Tips for staying active during the cold, dark winter months.
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Article excerpt posted on en.intercer.net from Adventist Record.
Remembering the Sacrifice
Downey Adventist Church Worship Service Remembering the Sacrifice Cary Fisher 27 May 2017 downeychurch.org Cast: Downey Church Tags: God , Church , Downey , worship , SDA , sermon , Adventist , seventh-day , Bible , religion , christian and Sabbath
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Article excerpt posted on en.intercer.net from Vimeo / Downey Church’s videos.
Reality Check On Hunger
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Not too long ago, I went to the grocery store and purchased five small bags of groceries. As I reached for my wallet, the amount popped up on the cash register’s screen, $109. As I carried my groceries to the car I started adding the purchases: cheese – $6, one avocado – $2.29, etc. The prices had quietly climbed but I didn’t notice until I paid for them. At this point, I am blessed to have the money to cover my groceries but what is it like for others?
A recent blog posted 20 facts about child hunger and poverty that would break your heart. Among the list are data such as 21 percent of U.S. children are living in poverty; 15 percent of U.S households have gone through food shortages; and statistically, there are more children living in poor households than in wealthy ones. These numbers are new to the United States but not to the world. This same blog reports that 1 billion children go to bed hungry each night.1 And my heart breaks.
As a Christian, certain beliefs are challenged when I read these numbers. In the Bible, Jesus reminds us to love our neighbors as we love ourselves. If I am buying food for my family, should I also be concerned with neighbors who go to bed hungry? I hang my head and answer, “yes.” Another place in the Bible asks the question, “Who is my neighbor?”
“Those who go to bed hungry each night or those who don’t have enough food to feed their families,” I tell myself.
What can I do? What can we do? The first thing in my mind is to simply be thankful and don’t take food for granted. Second, find a church or an organization that has a system in place to identify and feed those who are hungry. Third, donate or volunteer and love the hungry as we love ourselves. Do you know a family who is struggling to make ends meet? Anonymously slip them a grocery gift card to make sure they have something to eat.
There is another kind of hunger in the United States. This kind of hunger takes place when families eat but the foods are high in fat, sugar and salt; and low in nutrients, fiber and other ingredients needed for good health. With this type of hunger, people gain weight but the body still needs the nutrients for good health. Lack of physical activity compounds the problem. This leads to increased health care cost, chronic disease and disabilities. High food costs and high medical costs add to our hunger and poor health problem.
What can we do? Shop wisely for fruits, vegetables and whole grains that are in season and on sale. Read the label and get foods that are nutrient dense and are free or light in fat, sugar and salt.
Hunger is a human problem that humans can change… even if it is one person at a time!
1. The Economic Collapse. Accessed December 28, 2011Pamela A. Williams, MPH, R.D. writes from Southern California
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Article excerpt posted on en.intercer.net from Healthy Living.
Adventist cookbook named best in the world
Sue Radd’s Food as Medicine cookbook wins Best Health and Nutrition Cookbook in the world for 2016.
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Article excerpt posted on en.intercer.net from Adventist Record.
