“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter” – Dr Martin Luther King Jr.
Silence is often linked to contemplation, meditation, and peace. However, silence is a betrayal when truth is neutralised, invalidated, or misaligned.
There is retribution if you speak. Feared consequences. The shame of a dark knowledge that entombs disclosure in sealed vaults of secret experiences.
Parental control. Community culture. Organisational reputation trumps the loss of…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2024-11-01/2225/
Safeguarding – A Biblical Mandate
A quote of disputed origin claims that “The measure of a civilisation is how it treats its weakest members.” While the source of the reference may be in doubt, the truth of the sentiment resonates with the plethora of biblical calls to advocate and act on behalf of the vulnerable. The psalmist urges God’s people to “Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked” (Psalms…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2024-11-01/2224/
Mission Spotlight for November 2
The Mission program of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is an opportunity for us to understand the needs of others and share in supporting them. Please click on the image below to watch the Mission Spotlight presentation for this week:
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How to Heal
“‘But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the Lord,…”
Jeremiah 30:17
We sat in reflective silence, processing the words just spoken over the several hours it took to share her story. Recounting the catalogue of childhood traumas and the subsequent repercussions in her adult life was painful to hear. I prayed silently, asking God for wisdom on responding appropriately. As she concluded her story, she looked at me imploringly and asked, “Will I ever heal?”
This is not…Source: https://adventist.uk/news/article/go/2024-11-01/2223/
Luca 1:13 – Venerdì 1 novembre 2024
“Ma l'angelo gli disse: ‘Non temere, Zaccaria, perché la tua preghiera è stata esaudita e tua moglie Elisabetta ti partorirà un figlio, al quale porrai nome Giovanni’”. (Luca 1:13) Meditazione giornaliera “Apri la porta del tuo cuore”. Rubrica a cura di Anna Cupertino. Speaker: Alessia Calvagno Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNwFEi2ITlY
