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28 June 2025 | Conversation among different kinds of Adventists is often either a bit mean-spirited, or entirely non-existent. I will use both contemporary philosophy of knowledge and a key passage from Matthew to argue that failure by Adventists to interact across lines of convictional difference in vigorous, open-minded conversation is an egregious and tragic […] Source: https://atoday.org/atss-charles-scriven-can-we-grow-up-truthfulness-matthew-18-community-conversation/
by Reinder Bruinsma | 26 June 2025 | I first became aware of Reclaiming the Prophet when I saw urgent warning to stay far away from it on the website of the far-right website Fulcrum7. It was clear from the description that the author of the short, ultra-negative piece had not read the book, but […] Source: https://atoday.org/reclaiming-the-prophet-a-thorough-review/
Our Sabbath School program has always been linked to the support of the Seventh-day Adventist Mission program. This video provides a little insight into this important work.
(0)Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/mission-spotlight-for-june-28/
26 June 2025 | News from Scotland “Audrey Mutongi-Darko, founder of The No.1 Befriending Agency, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) on May 23 in recognition of her outstanding work to combat loneliness and isolation among older people in Glasgow. Mutongi-Darko is also invited to attend a royal garden party, where she will […] Source: https://atoday.org/news-from-scotland-the-general-conference-southern-adventist-university-and-chicago/
Inside Story for Friday 27th of June 2025
By Laurie Denski-Snyman
Maria was happy when a homeowner invited her in to look at the books that she was selling in a non-Christian country in Southeast Asia. Maria pulled several health books from her bag, but the man stopped her.
“I see what you’re doing,” he said. “You’re bringing out the lighter, more neutral books first, and after I drop my guard, you’re going to bring out the Christian books that you really want me to see. I know your intentions, so share the Christian books first.”
Maria sent up a silent prayer. “Lord, please help me,” she said. “I don’t know what to say.” Out loud, she said, “I have several books on health and religion. I want to share whatever people want to see. If they have an interest in health, I share those books. If they have an interest in religion, I’m happy to share those books, too.”
The man rubbed his chin. “Let’s make a deal,” he said. “If I can ask questions about your religion and you can answer them, I’ll buy all of your books.”
Maria felt anxious. She took a deep breath and said, “I’m not wise enough to answer anything that you ask. I need help. May I pray first?”
The man agreed. Maria prayed out loud. She asked for wisdom and knowledge, and she ended the prayer in the name of Jesus.
Immediately, the man asked, “We say Jesus was a prophet, but you say He is a God. Why do you say that? How can a mere man become God?”
Without pausing, Maria said, “Many people think that Jesus only started to live when He was on earth as a baby, but He was around years before that. Jesus was part of the Godhead, and God sent Him to this earth in the form of a baby as a regular human being. Then Jesus was called to be a prophet, then He was called to be a sacrifice, and then He was called to be a high priest. So right now, He is interceding for our sins. Jesus is not just a prophet. He was called to be more than a prophet. He is a high priest—not just for me but for all who accept Him.”
The man put his head in his hands. “That is about the nicest thing I’ve ever heard,” he said.
That was his first and only question. With tears in his eyes, he bought every book that Maria had. As they bid each other goodbye, he said, “You really explained to me what I wanted to know. Now I look forward to reading all your books.”
Pray for Maria and other missionaries seeking to reach unreached people groups in the Southern Asia-Pacific Division, where this story took place. Maria is a pseudonym. Thank you for your Thirteenth Sabbath Offering this Sabbath that will help spread the gospel in the Southern Asia-Pacific Division.
(0)Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/25b-13-inside-story-lets-make-a-deal/
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