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09 April 2025 | The Tacoma Central Church has adopted alternative church services for congregants who struggle with traditional worship structures. The project was spearheaded by Shama Felix, a special education teacher, and Lenora Pollard, a parent of two neurodivergent children. For those with alternative needs, the structured services where they must sit still and […] Source: https://atoday.org/inclusive-services-in-tacoma-central-church-are-tailored-to-neurodivergence/
Daily Lesson for Thursday 10th of April 2025
The issue of worship is a key subject in the book of Revelation. The perpetrator and enabler of false systems of worship is identified as the “dragon” (Revelation 13:2-4), and the serpentine description of this fallen cherub is no accident. It clearly points us back to the Garden of Eden, where a serpent entered Paradise and persuaded Adam and Eve to follow him into rebellion against the Creator.
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There are two accounts in the Scriptures in which Satan leads the whole world astray. In Genesis, at a moment when there were only two people in existence; and then in the account given in Revelation 12:1-17 and 13, in which Satan is identified as the one who “deceives the whole world” (Revelation 12:9) and as the one who enables the sea beast power so that “all the world” marvels and follows it (Revelation 13:2-3). One of the themes found in Bible prophecy is the unchanging nature of the great controversy. God’s character and Word do not change, and neither do the ambitions of the devil.
Fortunately, because the nature of the great controversy does not change, and because we have clear reference points in the prophetic Scriptures, Christians are able to sift through trends and begin to recognize where spiritual pitfalls might lie. God will always be who He is, and the same is true of the devil. Satan may wear a thousand disguises, but millennia of fallen human history, coupled with the prophetic scenario painted in Revelation, demonstrate that he never strays from the game plan he used in Eden. God has promised us wisdom and discernment (James 1:5), and armed with the certainty of the Scriptures, we need not fall for the devil’s lies. Unfortunately, many have fallen for them, and many more—the majority—will, as well.
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Consider how culture changes over time. Societal norms shift; things that were once acceptable become unacceptable and vice versa. Given that the underlying issues and actors in the great controversy do not change, what things should a Christian consider in examining the shifting cultural landscape? For example, the original lies that the devil told, such as you shall not die and you shall be as gods: where can you find them being told in your culture today? |
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Prague’s Old Town Square is more than just a historic site—it’s a place that tells the story of faith, courage, and truth. The monument to John Hus reminds us of the enduring impact of the Protestant Reformation. What does his bold stand for truth mean for Christians today? The Christ for Europe initiative takes inspiration from his legacy to ensure that truth reaches everyone. Stay tuned, and be sure to like, share, and subscribe for more! #FaithInAction #ChristianHistory #StandForTruth #short Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVXGM9MZp3A
by Dr. Pamela Maize Harris This is another part in a series on domestic violence committed by pastors in Adventist clergy homes. The first part was the story of a young man who was the child of a pastor, which you can read here. What follows is a true story, though names have been changed […] Source: https://atoday.org/abuse-in-the-parsonage-part-1/
08 April 2025 | After enduring “sexist abuse” and “intolerable conditions,” Pastor Lerato Makombe won a landmark case for constructive dismissal in the Cape Town labor court. Makombe began her internship with the Cape Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in January 2014. Once she became a pastor, she was transferred from position to position […] Source: https://atoday.org/female-pastor-wins-cape-town-court-case-against-sexist-congregation/
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