by Maury Jackson and Alba Ruth Prato  |  3 February 2022  | “The principal objective [of biblical hermeneutics] is not to interpret the Bible, but to interpret life with the help of the Bible.”[1] This statement by Dutch theologian Carlos Mesters asserts that hermeneutics (the art, science, mechanics, and study of interpretation) is not particular […] Source: https://atoday.org/interpreting-life-with-the-help-of-the-bible/

Significant decline (35 percent) in self-esteem, optimism, competence and positive emotions between kindergarten and Year 12. 91 percent of kids in kindergarten feel optimistic, while only 50 percent of of students in Year 12 do. Report also found that kids do value their relationships with parents. 03 February 2022 | A new report from iconic […] Source: https://atoday.org/down-and-under-adventist-owned-weet-bix-report-finds-low-self-esteem-afflicting-australian-kids/

News reports from the General Conference, Germany, Oakwood University, the Philippines, United States. Opening Act On Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022, the General Conference (GC) Executive Committee met virtually to address items regarding the upcoming GC Session. After a short devotional and prayer time, members of the committee voted to enact the provision for hybrid meetings […] Source: https://atoday.org/news-briefs-for-february-3-2022/

by Laurence Turner  |  2 February 2022  | Just as Jesus told apparently simple parables to convey deep spiritual truths, so Genesis 1 (i.e., 1:1–2:4a) uses an easily remembered account to help us reflect on matters of first importance.  In this way, it is also like ancient near eastern creation stories.  For Israel and its […] Source: https://atoday.org/written-for-us-but-not-to-us-genesis-1-in-its-historical-context/