Look, not everything was perfect — but let’s be honest: the ’90s were peak Adventist vibes. Here’s what we miss: Scandal aside, Robert Folkenberg had positive energy. Every General Conference leader since has tried, but no one matched that blend of vision and fax-machine determination. Jan Paulsen’s calm voice. The man could tell you the […] Source: https://atoday.org/14-things-adventists-miss-about-the-90s-church-era/

Sabbath mornings are going great — you’re singing, you’re focused, you’re spiritually in the zone — and then BOOM: “Turn around and greet three people!” Suddenly the sanctuary transforms into Hug Fest 2025 and I’m caught in the pew equivalent of a mosh pit led by enthusiastic deacons. I love Jesus. I love people. But […] Source: https://atoday.org/yes-i-love-jesus-no-i-dont-want-to-hug-you-during-the-greeting-time/

31 December 2025  | A “fast Adventism” is not necessarily spiritually healthier, even as a hypertrophic body is not necessarily healthier. “Faster” and “bigger” are not synonyms of health or flourishing; in order for a Christian to flourish, it may be necessary to recover incompleteness, vulnerability, and slowness. Fast, manic lives are unprepared to flourish, […] Source: https://atoday.org/atss-hanz-gutierrez-salazar-slow-adventism/