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I am not built for unprecedented times. Not many of us are giddy at the idea of a collapsing democracy or rising cultural tensions. But sometimes I fall into frantic anxiety. The usual platitudes about how it’s all in God’s plan and how we are living in the end times don’t provide comfort; they only […] Source: https://atoday.org/editorial-poetry-prayer/
by Shelley Curtis Weaver | 14 March 2025 | I’ve lived long enough to recall a time when a preacher might have jokingly said, “We Adventists are a queer bunch!” Mostly, though we used a different word: we said we were a “peculiar people”—and we expressed a good deal of pride in our peculiarity. Language […] Source: https://atoday.org/are-adventists-queer-enough/
14 March 2025 | A recent announcement by Amazing Facts shows Doug Batchelor hosting Barbara O’Neill, whose offbeat health teachings have led to a ban on her providing any health-related services in Australia. Batchelor describes her as a “health educator.” Sacramento Central is the host church for O’Neill this week, and according to the church’s […] Source: https://atoday.org/amazing-facts-endorses-health-crackpot-barbara-oneill/
Daily Lesson for Sabbath 15th of March 2025
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Memory Text:
“If someone says, ‘I love God,’ and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God whom he has not seen?” (1 John 4:20, NKJV).
Though we have confidence that God will make all things right in the end, it still matters what we, as Christians, do in the here and now. Though there may be many injustices and evils that God will not now eradicate (because of the parameters of the cosmic conflict), this doesn’t mean that we can’t be used to help alleviate whatever suffering and evil we come across, at least to whatever degree possible. In fact, we are obligated, as Christians, to do just that.
As we have seen, love and justice go together; they are inseparable. God loves justice. Accordingly, if we love God, we will love justice, as well.
Likewise, if we love God, we will love one another. Part of loving one another is sharing a concern for the well-being of those around us. When others are afflicted by poverty, oppression, or any kind of injustice, we should be concerned. When others are oppressed, we should not turn a blind eye. Instead, we should ask ourselves what we can do, individually and corporately, to advance God’s love and justice in a way that reflects to our broken world our Lord’s perfect character of righteousness and love.
(0)Source: https://ssnet.org/blog/25a-12-love-and-justice-the-two-greatest-commandments/
Do you ever feel like no one understands what you’re going through? In your loneliest moments, there is One who sees you, hears you, and wants to be your closest friend. Jesus knows your every need and longs to comfort you with His presence. In this heartfelt message, we explore the powerful promise of Isaiah 58:9: “Then you will call, and the Lord will answer. You will cry for help, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’” No matter how alone you feel, God is always with you, ready to listen and guide you through every challenge. If you’re searching for hope, comfort, or a friend who will never let you down, this video is for you. Let these words remind you that you are never alone—Jesus is always by your side. Watch now and be encouraged. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more uplifting messages of faith and hope! #BestFriendJesus #ChristianEncouragement Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfYd-nZp_UM
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