As Christians, we believe the Biblical view of sex is the best way. But in the past, have we always communicated this is the healthiest way to our teens–especially our young girls? This week on ANN In-Depth we talk to Erica Jones, associate director of Women’s Ministries for the Adventist Church in North America and writer Ruth Hodge, about Purity Culture. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Dzn0wbCcD4

We are all Saved By Grace of God. Our salvation is not in our might but through God's grace. When man transgressed the law, we lost eternal life. But the Heavenly Father sacrificed Jesus to give us the gift of salvation. We have to be grateful every day to God for His redeeming love. But as our faith grows, we have to be watchful of being legalistic. Sometimes, walking in obedience to God makes us see ourselves on top of others, leading us to wear a mask of righteousness that deceives others. As Christians, our image as Christ's reflection plays an essential role in the Seventh-day Adventist faith. Let us guard ourselves. Watch the Virtual Camp Meeting with Jill Morikone, 3ABN Vice President, as she talks about "Grace versus Legalism." Learn the seven Dangers Of Legalism and how to counterbalance it by the seven Developments Of Grace. Share your life-changing experience through God's grace and say, "IWillGo for Jesus!" To follow our official social media accounts, just follow the links below:
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This week on ANN. The Adventist Church in the Franco-Belgian Union is responding after devastating floods in Germany and Belgium. More than 160 people are dead, and hundreds more remain missing after catastrophic flooding hit large parts of Western Europe. At least 133 people died in Germany due to the heavy floods across its western states. In Belgium, 24 were confirmed dead. Authorities warn the number could go up. Luxembourg, Austria, Switzerland, France, and the Netherlands have also been affected by the extreme rainfall but have not reported any fatalities. According to reports, Belgium received extreme rainfall from July 12 through 15, which left a train of devastation to populated areas. At least 31 people died in the floods and 163 are reported missing. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) in Belgium has deployed volunteers from the Adventist churches to assist survivors in the most affected areas. ADRA worked with local authorities and social services to assess needs. Adventists in the Columbia Union Conference, located in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, are mourning the death of the president of the Allegheny East Conference, Henry J. Fordham III, and his wife, Sharon. They passed away early in the morning on July 18 due to a fire in their home in Douglassville, Pennsylvania. Their son, Shawn Fordham, was with them at the time of the fire, sustained minor injuries, and was taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for smoke inhalation. He is in stable condition and is expected to be released soon. The cause of the fire has not been determined and is still under investigation. The Allegheny East Conference is located within the Columbia Union territory. President of the Seventh-day Adventist World Church, Ted N.C. Wilson also released a statement of condolence on Facebook. [Our hearts go out to the grieving family members of the Allegheny East Conference. May the Holy Spirit comfort each of you, and may the Lord come soon!] In Canada, the Adventist Church, along with the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), is stepping in to provide aid after a devastating wildfire destroyed the town of Lytton in British Columbia. Following the evacuation order, the Adventist Church in British Columbia, local church members, and leadership, in partnership with ADRA Canada, sprang into action. Lytton went on to set an all-time high of 121.3 on June 30. The excessive heat jeopardized the lives of those in the area; then the fire came. News of climate change becomes more dominant and widespread today, such as the flooding in Germany. ANN sat down with head science for the GeoScience Research Institute, Timothy Standish, to discuss how Seventh-day Adventist Christians should view differing opinions on climate change. Be in the know of the current events in the Adventist community, visit News | Adventist News Network Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3VwaVV8GCg

We live in a day where there are literally thousands of Christian movements out there, so what makes Seventh-day Adventists different? And are the different beliefs or practices of Seventh-day Adventism different in an odd way, or perhaps in a good way? While this video won’t do that justice, we invite you to explore just some of the awesome things Adventists get up to when it comes to serving creation, people, and God. For more information on the beliefs or practices of Adventism, head to [https://www.adventist.org/who-are-seventh-day-adventists/]. To follow our official social media accounts, just follow the links below:
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Larry R. Evans is an Assistant to the President of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, and the head of Adventist Possibility Ministries. He has a strong affinity to the northwest, where the family lived on a farm in a place called Moses Lake, Washington, before moving to South Dakota, where his grandfather owned a farm. This upbringing on farmland sparked much of what Larry reflects as the formation of his values today. It was the time spent on the farms when Larry learned the value of a strong work ethic. Larry experienced what some may call a “mixed” spiritual upbringing. His mother was an Adventist, the “spiritual glue” of the family, as he recalls. His father was not a Christian and did not see the value in Christian education to the extent his mother did. His grandfather, however, came into the church originally through a colporteur, and made it possible for Larry to later attend Adventist academies and college after having attended public schooling prior. Larry reflects that those years were the years that challenged and changed him. As a teenager he began to realize he had a growing spiritual hunger. It was a time of change. At the same time, while his admittedly mischievous behaviors became more prominent, he was also becoming aware that something inside was saying it wasn’t what he really wanted. Watch the video and learn more about Larry’s mindset that you can take into your local church and own personal ministry. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I812Vl7Oopw