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(N). Romans 8:10 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness.

(N). John 13:35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.

(N). John 12:26 If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.

Sounds like a big mess

SDA Missions: We are told that on the average, every day 825 people join the SDA Church. However, on the average, every day 200,000 people are born in the world. The following article challenges our thinking on missions. https://atoday.org/can-seventh-day-adventists-reach-the-entire-world/

As I have previously explained, normally references to Fulcrum 7 are not allowed in this forum. However, in life, things do not always fit the normal pattern and exceptions occur. This is an example of an exception that I agree should be allowed, so the reference to Fulcrum 7 article will remain, while the general rule will also continue to stand. The following is also a link to an article on this issue that has value: https://spectrummagazine.org/news/2023/hosting-stephen-bohr-creates-chaos-potomac-conference-churches

Another delicious bread in China. Not exactly a flat bread, not a normal raised loaf. Usually an inch or more thick, can be sliced and used for a sandwich, The sesame seeds and scallions add just the right amount of flavor. This is a fry bread, not oven baked. Recipe here: Chinese Bread with Sesame Seeds & Scallions - EZPZ Cooking

Tropical Storm Jose forms as Idalia joins Franklin and 3 more systems in Atlantic As what had been Tropical Storm Idalia heads into the Atlantic, it joins two more named storms and three with potential including the newest named system that popped up, Tropical Storm Jose. according to the National Hurricane Center. https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2023/08/31/tropical-storm-jose-forms-as-idalia-joins-franklin-and-2-more-systems-in-atlantic/?

Pastoral abuse: The following article addresses the issue of the pastoral abuse of female pastors in the SDA Church. It is challenging. IF you follow it up with accessing the published comments, you will read an extensive comment on what I have seen in the abuse of female, U. S. Army chaplains. https://atoday.org/pastor-abuse/