Closer To Heaven
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Nobody leaves Adventism because they asked too many questions. They leave because they asked questions—and got silence, sidelong glances, and a Sabbath School quarterly that pretended the question didn’t exist. We built a tradition on the Investigative Judgment—a theology literally about God examining everything—and then told our people that some things aren’t worth examining. The […] Source: https://atoday.org/questions-dont-break-faith-pretending-does/
Bible verse of the day: "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free." – Romans 8:1-2 (NIV) 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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Daily Lesson for Wednesday 22nd of April 2026
What might change in your home if you turned to the Bible when faced with a big decision, relationship problem, or challenge? What might change in your workplace or church if the words of the Bible truly became the lens through which people viewed the world and chose to live by?
The Bible authors knew how valuable the words of the Bible were. No other book can speak to your life as these words can. The words can sit on the page in your Bible, but how can you keep them in your heart?
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One of the claims the Bible makes about itself can be found in Hebrews 4:12. A two-edged sword is powerful and sharp, but the Bible can do what human tools cannot for the human soul. The Bible describes itself as being alive. Perhaps you’ve wondered how this could be, given that it was written thousands of years ago, but Jesus said, “ ‘The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life’ ” (John 6:63, NKJV). If your heart is broken or your life is falling apart, God can speak His words into your world and change things around. The Old Testament also describes God’s words as being very active and not at all stagnant or passive (see Isaiah 55:11). When David reflected on the impact of God’s words on his life, he wrote, “This is my comfort in my affliction, for Your word has given me life” (Psalms 119:50, NKJV).
Perhaps you’ve experienced severe hunger at some point in your life, or maybe you’ve fasted or gone on a diet. Doesn’t food taste good after you’ve been hungry? In a spiritual sense, the Bible is food for our souls.
If your soul is empty and hungry, open the Living Word. Read Jeremiah 15:16, 1 Peter 2:2, and Matthew 4:4.
God’s words taste good to the mind and heart, and when we read them, they will fill us and sustain us as promised.
The messages in God’s Word, the Bible, come from God Himself. God sent them specifically for us and for every other person who has sought Him. When we read them with a prayerful, open heart, those words won’t be wasted.
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How much time do you spend daily in the Bible, and how do you spend that time? What can you do to make that time the most spiritually profitable? |
By Lindsey Painter, Newsletter Editor, Adventist Today It’s a confusing time to be alive on this planet—especially in the United States. I know our readership extends far beyond U.S. borders, and there’s plenty happening globally to be concerned about as well. Lately, I’ve felt myself becoming more cynical, even a bit nihilistic. The daily bombardment […] Source: https://atoday.org/5-reasons-adventist-today-is-keeping-my-hope-alive/
In South Kenya, this solar-powered Bible device, called the Godpod, works anywhere. No power is needed and it is easy for all ages to use. Help place God’s Word into more hands. Give today and change a life at awr.is/godpods #AWR360 #BroadcastToBaptism #Shorts Source: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/o8uBppsWWlM
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