News reports from Australia, Jamaica, the Philippines, the United States. In the Limelight “The King’s Kids,” an Australian-produced children’s show that has brought the story of Jesus into the homes of thousands of families around the world, will celebrate the premier of its 100th episode on Feb. 18, 2022, from 7 p.m. AEST at https://discover.hopechannel.com/thekingskids. […] Source: https://atoday.org/news-briefs-for-february-17-2022/
Spiritual Abuse as I’ve Experienced It
by Connie J. French | 17 February 2022 | Not long ago I wrote a letter to an adult daughter confessing my deep remorse for requiring her to attend church as a child, and so to be exposed to spiritual abuse. Her response brought tears to my eyes, and lifted a burden from my heart. […] Source: https://atoday.org/spiritual-abuse-as-ive-experienced-it/
ATSS: Dr. Katrina Blue on Spirituality and Seventh-day Adventists
17 February 2022 | What is Biblical spirituality? Seventh-day Adventists speak in terms of spiritual experience, but in practice much of our spirituality seems rooted in doctrines and interpretation. Ellen White encourages us to experience God, but also warns against trusting feelings and experiences. Our top church leaders warn against meditation and mysticism. And many […] Source: https://atoday.org/atss-dr-katrina-blue-on-spirituality-and-seventh-day-adventists/
AT INTERVIEW: Dr. Carolyn Joy Cooper
17 February 2022 | University of the West Indies Professor Emerita, and Jamaica Gleaner columnist, Dr. Carolyn Cooper on Burnett Robinson, sexism in religion, and our troubled male-female relationships . Links referred to: Carolyn Joy Cooper writings Burnett Robinson news story Lindsey Painter article on purity culture Loren Seibold article on men’s temptations To join […] Source: https://atoday.org/at-interview-dr-carolyn-joy-cooper/
February 2022 President’s Report: ‘Former Enemies’
There are experiences in life that touch us to the core, and the ongoing saga of the former rebels of Mindoro, Philippines, is one of them. The greatest battle they ever fought was a spiritual one—the battle for their hearts. And the spectacular victory that followed was a triumph of God’s love overcoming hatred and hostility. Below is a short video where I interview the former leader of the rebel forces and his wife, alongside the military secret service agent who pursued them relentlessly. But that’s all in the past, because now they’re fully reconciled, recently baptized—and no longer enemies but friends! And they’re actively training to become evangelists! That’s the power of God’s Spirit transforming hearts and bringing conviction to the soul—and I love it when he uses Adventist World Radio to do it! Yours in the Blessed Hope,
Duane McKey MB013AYHH5RXA7A Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_da8T7AEqo
