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When Jesus healed the man/2men, when the pigs ran into the sea; they were pagans. They lived in a city where they were to show others how wonderful Greek life is. This was one of 10 Greek cities on the east side of the sea of Galilee and Jordan river, and the entire area was pagan. This was the "far country" that the prodigal son went to. These men would have been pagan. They would have known little to nothing of the people with a strange religion down south in Judah and pockets here and there in the north, but all across the lake. They knew very little. They would not have known the Bible. Yet, Jesus sent them to be his first missionaries to the gentiles. I wonder how comfortable we would feel if we could go back in time and attend their meetings?

God intends for His church to be comprised of people growing in faith and understanding. From this perspective you can expect to have people who are members who believe to some extent false doctrine.

It all began when Dr. Earl Gardner opened the first Seventh-day Adventist clinic in Malaysia at 108 Muntri Street, Penang, on December 12, 1924. Penang Adventist Hospital has been named one of Asia’s Top Private Hospitals and Clinics for 2026 by Newsweek in partnership with Statista, marking another milestone in its longstanding tradition of clinical excellence and compassionate service. The distinction reflects the hospital’s high-quality care, patient trust, and the dedication of its medical professionals. Hospital leaders said the honor affirms both clinical achievement and the institution’s mission-driven commitment to whole-person care. They thanked physicians, nurses, staff, patrons and community partners whose continued support inspires ongoing improvements. The latest recognition adds to a series of notable achievements for the hospital in recent years as it celebrates its centennial legacy of service. Building on Past Accolades and Milestones Since 2023, Penang Adventist Hospital has garnered multiple regional and international recognitions that underscore its reputation as a leader in healthcare: In 2023, the hospital was named the Nuclear Medicine Service Provider of the Year 2023 in Asia Pacific by GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific, acknowledging its advanced nuclear medicine capabilities and commitment to high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic care. In 2024, during its 100th anniversary year, the hospital was recognized by Newsweek as one of the Best Specialized Hospitals in the Asia-Pacific Region for Orthopaedics , highlighting excellence in specialized surgical care. The hospital was also previously ranked among Asia’s Top Private Hospitals for 2025, reinforcing its consistent regional standing. Penang Adventist Hospital holds multiple accreditations, including Joint Commission International (JCI) and others, demonstrating quality and safety in healthcare delivery. These honors reflect the institution’s sustained focus on clinical quality, innovation, and compassionate care while fulfilling its mission to extend Christ’s healing ministry.

In a post that I made above, last Friday, I talked about a fundamental error that Christians often make about the Sabbath. The Adventist Review has posted that comment of mine on their website. You may access it at: https://adventistreview.org/perspectives/why-so-many-christians-reject-sabbath/#comment-6518375766

A fundamental error that many Christians engage in, including SDAs, is to consider the main focus of the Sabbath to be that of worship. The purpose of the Sabbath, as it began in Eden, was to spend a day with God and to grow spiritually. It was a day separate from the routine duties that Adam and Eve had in Eden. Rather the focus was on God and getting to know God better in a close association with God. Worship is a small part of that, even if important. Worship can be on multiple days of the week. I have probably conducted more worship services on Sundays, than I have on Saturdays. Adventists often have worship services in a series of meetings that are held on multiple days of the week. There is nothing wrong with either my holding worship services on Sunday mornings, or with SDA clergy holding revival meetings on days other than the Sabbath. The spiritual error occurs with Christians, whether Adventist or otherwise, fail to understand the spiritual blessing that we experience in spending the day with God, on the Sabbath that God has established as a special day to commune with us.

Legendary singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka -- who gained worldwide fame in the 1960s -- has died at age 86 Neil had multiple No. 1 hits in the early '60s ... including "Oh! Carol," "Calendar Girl," and "Breaking Up is Hard to Do." He saw a career resurgence in the mid-1970s with the success of his songs "Laughter in the Rain" and "Bad Blood." He was a founding member of the Tokens in the late 1950s. Sedaka has been nominated for five Grammy awards in his illustrious career. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1983, and he's also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Neil has popped up on television a few times over the years too ... with guests spots on "King of Queens" and "The Carol Burnett Show" among his credits. He also served as a guest Judge on "American Idol" season 2 -- raving about Clay Aiken's cover of his song "Solitaire."