In this episode of From the Heart, Pastor Erton Köhler, president of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, explores what it truly means to be grounded in the Bible and focused on the mission. These are not just words to repeat, they are a way of living that gives us direction when everything around us changes. To be grounded in the Bible means letting its message take root in our hearts until it shapes the way we think, feel, and live. The Bible is not just a book about the past, it speaks to the present. "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness" (2 Timothy 3:16). But being grounded in the Bible does not lead us to isolation; it leads us to mission. When truth takes root, it bears fruit. Pastor Köhler shares examples from around the world: in Mongolia, wellness centers connect physical healing with spiritual hope; in South America, over 1.3 million young people have served through Mission Caleb; across continents, believers find creative ways to reach their communities with compassion and truth. To be grounded in the Bible is to hold tightly to truth. To be focused on the mission is to hold out our hands in love. Truth without mission becomes theory. Mission without truth becomes noise. But truth and mission together become transformation. About the series From the Heart is a weekly devotional series in which Pastor Köhler reflects on what it means to be grounded in the Bible and focused on the mission, collectively and individually. Each episode is grounded in the four pillars of the Seventh-day Adventist Church strategic plan: Communion with God, Identity in Christ, Unity through the Holy Spirit, and Mission for All. The series connects biblical faith to everyday life, sharing short reflections and glimpses of how God is at work through the Adventist Church around the world. Subscribe and join us each week as we live out our faith and prepare for Jesus's return. – The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been an established denomination since 1863. It is a global Christian family with over 23 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers committed to helping people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus.
Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Visit our website at: https://www.adventist.org/ Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5SGIuEPybc
🎶 SCENDI SU NOI – Il primo brano del concerto YESHUA sta per arrivare!
Venerdì 6 febbraio, alle 19:00, l’anteprima del concerto YESHUA, con il primo brano 🎶 “Scendi su noi” (del gruppo LeVita) Una produzione di LeVita e della Chiesa Avventista di Parma, insieme a HopeMedia Italia. ⏯️ Su YouTube: youtube.com/@hopemediaitalia Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/EnnyY9VpZvY
God is Not a Sadist
God’s ideal is clear: a loving, faithful, life-giving marriage. For most people. Notice I said most. Some are genuinely better off single. Scripture affirms this plainly—Paul calls singleness a gift, not a failure (1 Corinthians 7). Others divorce for reasons that are not casual or selfish, but dangerous and soul-crushing. Yes, Jesus said divorce was […] Source: https://atoday.org/god-is-not-a-sadist/
God’s Love Never Fails
As you see the sun and feel its warmth, remember the visible evidence of God’s wonderful love for you. His love gives hope that does not disappoint, because it has been poured into your heart by the Holy Spirit. How has God shown His love for you these past days? Use #LovedByGod in your comment. #AWR360 #HappySabbath Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/PECk-hRaess
God First: Your Daily Prayer Meeting #1262
Bible verse of the day: Jeremiah 17:7 – "But blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him." 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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• What are you thankful for? How has God answered your prayers? Let’s grow together in faith, hope, and love—one prayer at a time. Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a prayer. 🔔 Share this video with someone who needs hope or tag a loved one who needs encouragement today. Today’s Message: Pastor Alfred Kwasi Asiem The Seventh-day Adventist Church has been an established denomination since 1863. It is a global Christian family with over 21 million members who hold the Bible as the ultimate authority. We are believers committed to helping people understand the Bible to find freedom, healing, and hope in Jesus. Want to learn more about the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Visit our website at: https://www.adventist.org/ Find us on social media by following the links below:
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Watch our full playlist of daily prayer videos here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-k2Gb-DBYo–V8axD7iFUL6TFEckrhxv&si=vIljgfwrSZN6iJR2 God First, Daily Prayer, Prayer Meeting, Christian Prayer, Morning Devotional, Hope In Jesus, Bible Verse Of The Day, Prayer Request, Faith Community, Seventh Day Adventist Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S4BlpLfocM
Le parole che guariscono #drittoalcuore
Ogni parola ha un potere. Può ferire o guarire, spegnere o accendere la speranza. Nel frastuono quotidiano, scegli delle frasi che portano consolazione. Anche oggi puoi essere luce… con una sola parola. #ForzaDellaParola #Gentilezza #MeditazioneCristiana #HopeMediaItalia #ShortCristiani Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YTbh6l7gptY
News from Detroit, Georgia, Southern Adventist University & the Upper Columbia Conference
28 January 2026 | News from Detroit Iranian-Americans gathered to honor family and friends back in Iran who are currently enduring the economic collapse of Iran, protests, and “the bloodiest crackdown on dissent since Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.” They collected on Sunday in Plymouth at the Metropolitan Seventh-Day Adventist Church, where members could bring candles, […] Source: https://atoday.org/news-from-detroit-georgia-southern-adventist-university-the-upper-columbia-conference/
God Is Still With You
Psalm 23 reminds us that even in the darkest valley, God is with us. He still leads and comforts. Share this video with someone special who needs peace today. Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/vtwjP1F3fM4
Inside Story: No Devil Strings
Inside Story for Friday 30th of January 2026
By Olivia Fairfax
Marovo Lagoon tribesmen were considered the most warlike and cannibalistic of the Solomon Island tribes. They worshiped the spirits of their ancestors, whose skulls were kept after death. They lived in fear of the devil.
But around 1902, a Marovo chief named Tatagu began to wonder if he really needed to fear the devil. He decided to find out and not to attach a vine to the prow of his canoe on a fishing expedition. Vines were supposed to appease the devil and ensure a good catch. Without the vine, the fishing trip was a huge success. Chief Tatagu returned home to find a newborn son. He named the boy Kata Ragoso, which means “no devil strings.”
Kata Ragoso’s life would go on to reveal God’s power to transform a community and remove the strings and ties that the devil had over people.
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Kata Ragoso grew up at a time when dishonest European traders enticed Solomon Islanders into their ships with foreign goods to kidnap them as slaves. But in 1914, when Kata Ragoso was about 12, a small white boat called the Advent Herald sailed into Marovo Lagoon. The crew didn’t try to entice or kidnap. Instead, Captain Griffiths F. Jones asked Chief Tatagu for land for a school. The next year, a school was built at Sasaghana, and Kata Ragoso enrolled as one of its first 23 students. At the school, he accepted Jesus and was among the first 10 Solomon Islanders to be baptized in 1918. He went on to work as a mission teacher, translator, and printing press operator. In 1935, he was ordained as an Adventist minister.
During World War II, Kata Ragoso was placed in charge of the Adventist work in the Solomon Islands. When the Japanese army invaded, they ordered him to kill people with white skin and from the Allied forces. For declaring that he would rather obey God than man, he was interrogated, flogged, and ordered shot. The interrogating officer, who had a strong dislike for the Adventist Church, instructed the firing squad to shoot at the count of three. He counted, “One, two . . .” but was unable to say “three.” He tried many times before giving up. After 10 days in prison, Kata Ragoso escaped. For the rest of the war, he led a rescue operation for Allied soldiers whose planes or ships were attacked. He rescued 27 U.S. pilots and 187 Australian and New Zealand soldiers.
Kata Ragoso died in 1964 at the age of 62, having served the church for 37 years. During that time, he saw the Marovo transformed from a warring community into a merciful people serving God.
This quarter’s Thirteenth Sabbath mission projects are in the South Pacific Division, whose territory includes the Solomon Islands. Thank you for planning a generous offering in March.
Friday: Further Thought – Shining as Lights in the Night
Daily Lesson for Friday 30th of January 2026
Further Thought
“The one who stands nearest to Christ will be he who on earth has drunk most deeply of the spirit of His self-sacrificing love,—love that ‘vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, .
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. . seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil’ (1 Corinthians 13:4-5),—love that moves the disciple, as it moved our Lord, to give all, to live and labor and sacrifice, even unto death, for the saving of humanity. This spirit was made manifest in the life of Paul. He said, ‘For to me to live is Christ;’ for his life revealed Christ to men; ‘and to die is gain,’—gain to Christ; death itself would make manifest the power of His grace, and gather souls to Him. ‘Christ shall be magnified in my body,’ he said, ‘whether it be by life or by death.’ Philippians 1:20-21.”—Ellen G. White, The Desire of Ages, p. 549.
“The time is not far distant when the test will come to every soul. The mark of the beast will be urged upon us. Those who have step by step yielded to worldly demands and conformed to worldly customs will not find it a hard matter to yield to the powers that be, rather than subject themselves to derision, insult, threatened imprisonment, and death. . . .
“When multitudes of false brethren are distinguished from the true, then the hidden ones will be revealed to view, and with hosannas range under the banner of Christ. Those who have been timid and self-distrustful will declare themselves openly for Christ and His truth. The most weak and hesitating in the church will be as David—willing to do and dare. The deeper the night for God’s people, the more brilliant the stars. Satan will sorely harass the faithful; but, in the name of Jesus, they will come off more than conquerors.”—Ellen G. White, Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, Pages 81, 82.
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