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It's a lot easier to lie than to remain celibate, especially when one's salary, medical insurance with eyeglass and dental benefits, sustentation, status, etc., are on the line.

Perhaps I should state the official SDA position on such issues: * All who come in peace, are welcome to worship in our congregations. * Marriage is only accepted within a male/female arrangement. * Homosexuals are asked to be celibate, if they wish to become members. * We require any homosexual clergy person to be celibate. * SDA clergy are not allowed to perform the marriage of a homosexual couple. * I am aware that as a rare exception a non-celibate person has been allowed to become a member. This would be both rare and a violation of the normative standards. * I am aware of SDA clergy who have been terminated from employment and clergy status for a violation of the above.

📸 Parting shot: Cotton candy skies Photo: Christopher Ullman Finish Liner Christopher Ullman snapped this shot over the holiday weekend at Figure Eight Island in Wilmington, N.C.

Club Adventist attempts to be open to all, and to allow a wide range of viewpoints to be expressed in this forum. In addition, we allow people to write under a penname. It appears to me that this has allowed people to register under more than one name and then engage in discussions with themselves. Personally, I consider this to be deceptive and not acceptable. I plan to discuss this with Stan, the owner of this forum.

It's possible that people with multiple screen names may be having difficulty signing in with a certain name; consequently, they assume another name to bypass whatever the problem is, such as a dodgy internet connection, banishment, or hostile entities in their location. If they are having discussions with themselves online, perhaps counselling would be appropriate.

The actress, Lara Silva, gets into character and puts on an incredible performance. She nails all the gestures. Her facial expressions are just the beginning of the body language. She also displays a powerful woman which is a model of a what it means to be a woman of faith. When Peter confesses to her that he is in trouble, she demands to know where is his faith. His solution is to violate the Sabbath and she isn't having any of it. She scolds him for trying to fix everything himself instead of depending on God. She tells him the reason he is stuck and feels desperate is because he has not been looking to God for answers. The she says, "No more talking. Maybe God can get your attention now." BOOM! So many times it has taken some tragic event in my life for God to get my attention. I have been in Peter's place. And, in my case, I didn't need an "Eden" to tell me. I knew God wanted my attention.

Simon looked to self to resolve his problem while Eden looked to God. Simon went out to the sea alone to fish all night. Eden prayed and sought help from the community. God is a resource for His people. God also works through the family of faith to provide for His children. Eusebius cites Clement that Simon Peter watched his wife be taken to execution shortly before he was executed. Peter is said to have rejoiced that she was faithful until death and encouraged her by telling her to remember the Lord. We know that most of what we watch in The Chosen is added by its writers and is not directly from the Bible. The lessons being taught is what we look to as Biblical. In this episode, Eden's faith is contrast against Simon's self-sufficiency. In the end, we see God answered Eden's prayers.

I will propose to Stan: * If people inform us of their multiple names, we will allow them to choose the one they want to remain and we will remove the rest. * If they do not inform us of their multiple names, we wil remove all such and ban them from future posting. * Yes, we already have some knowledge.

My life was changed by a part of one sentence "Our Father, who art in heaven...."

Impact Mozambique 2026 is not only filling evangelistic venues with the message of hope, but it's also meeting practical needs in communities across the nation. At the Novocine site, church members rolled up their sleeves on May 10 to offer free haircuts, hair washing, and braiding services, demonstrating Christ's love through tangible acts of service. By day's end, the team had served 65 people: 34 received haircuts, 24 had their hair washed, and 7 received braiding services. The youth-led initiative focused on providing a welcoming space where community members could experience care and dignity. Ponte-Gea Adventist Church elder Sérgio Mozangar says the initiative allows them to mingle with the people and show them love. "It was a day of hard work, dedication, and service to the community," he adds. "We thank everyone involved for being part of this mission of love and care for others." One of the recipients of the haircut expressed his gratitude to the church. The community outreach extended beyond personal care services. Following the afternoon activities, volunteers distributed soup in the area surrounding Praça do Município (Municipal Square), bringing nourishment and hope to those in need. "It was a truly blessed moment, marked by sharing, solidarity, and love for others," the team shared. The practical service activities served as a bridge to the evening's main event, with community members invited to return at 6 p.m. for the Impact Mozambique evangelistic program. The strategy reflects the campaign's holistic approach, addressing both physical and spiritual needs while building relationships that extend beyond a single meeting. As Impact Mozambique 2026 continues across more than 800 sites nationwide, the Novocine example demonstrates how the campaign is living out its theme, "Christ Our Hope," through compassionate action that opens hearts to the gospel message. Lots of pictures -> https://adventist.news/news/adventist-youth-serve-65-residents-with-free-haircuts-during-impact-mozambique-launch ------------------------- It's a great idea. Especially before the start of school.

I meditate on the scripture regularly. Like today. James 4:17 If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them. That's only one sentence, but it is deep and has deep implications.

From the article: I broke a bone in January. After 2 weeks it was not healing very well. I started taking Collagen supplement every day. 5 weeks later it was healed perfect. If someone has a problem with bones, I would recommend: Calcium and K2. K2 drives the calcium into the bones. Magnesium Collagen or Collegen Peptides. Greens vegetables of a supplement like DIM. Multivitamin.

🇮🇸 Parting shot: Adventures in Iceland Photo: Christine Clarridge Over in Iceland, Axios Seattle reporter Christine Clarridge broke out her phone to snap watery wonders along the Golden Circle scenic loop. Above is the Gullfoss Waterfall; below is the Strokkur Geyser. Gif: Christine Clarridge Christine also checked out Thingvellir National Park, where visitors can stand at the boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.

I also found this interesting: https://library.biblicalarchaeology.org/article/under-siege-how-rome-conquered-jerusalem/final-bar-spring-2026-indd-2/ https://library.biblicalarchaeology.org/article/under-siege-how-rome-conquered-jerusalem/ And https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siege_of_Masada

Eugenia Nitowski was a 7th day Adventist who joined the Discalced Carmelite order as Sister Damian of the Cross. She distinguished herself in the field on Near Eastern archaeology for her work on the location of Christ's tomb and the Shroud of Turin. Ministry Magazine | Reconstructing the Tomb of Christ

Barna research -- What about in your church? Major Gender Shift: Men are significantly outpacing women in church attendance since the pandemic, reversing a long-standing trend in Barna’s decades of tracking. The 2025 gender gap is the largest recorded so far (43% for men vs. 36% among women). Married Dads Show Up; Moms Step Back: Among parents of kids under 18, married dads have the highest show-up rate at church compared to all other parents. Only 1 in 4 single moms (24%) attend church weekly—significantly trailing other married moms and dads. Why It Matters: These shifts reveal new patterns of participation and disengagement among key groups that may reshape the fabric of church life in the years to come. Leadership Consideration: How will churches adapt to support the growing faith engagement of young men—and the growing disengagement of women, particularly single mothers? How can leaders assess what people are experiencing inside the church that shapes whether they return? For decades, women have outnumbered men in church attendance and have often led the way in spiritual participation. But a significant shift is occurring in American Christianity that demands attention: Women—particularly younger women—are attending church less frequently than men. This reversal isn’t just a numerical milestone; it signals a broader cultural and spiritual turning point. While men traditionally have been less likely to participate in church life, the current data, released as part of Barna’s ongoing State of the Church initiative with Gloo, tells a different story—one that points both to signs of renewal in the Church and to specific, concerning areas of decline. This article explores the generational and gender dynamics now reshaping American church attendance. As women’s engagement patterns change, the effects on church communities, leadership, and culture are likely to be profound. These are trends the Church can’t afford to overlook. https://www.barna.com/trends/church-attendance-women-men/ I don't see that in the Philippines. What about your church?

The Star of Bethlehem is one of the most amazing things I've looked into and there is an Evangelical man who I believe put it together in a way that's very understandable.

Adventist Today and Spectrum are two independent publications that do not officially speak for the SDA Church. Each informs as to news that is not easily available, and each evaluates the SDA Church. Both publish a journal that is sent to a few people. Both publish on the Internet that is available to a much larger group of people. Those two publications are different. On May 17, 2026, Spectrum is expected to post a unique article that differs from its past publications in two aspects. You may read that article at: https://spectrummagazine.org/views/opinion/a-catholic-and-an-adventist-disagree-over-trinity-interpretations-yet-find-friendship-online/ * One of the unusual aspects is that the article was written by two different people. I am only one of those people. * The second unique aspect of that article is that the second author is a devout Roman Catholic ho posts on Club Adventist under the name Gustave. Here he freely posts his overall thinking of Adventism. My position is that it is helpful to understand how other people think about us. NOTE: I have decided to unlock this thread even though the article has not yet been posted. I expect that it will be posted later today--Sunday, the 17th.

As I have stated above, the article has been published. A number of comments have also peen posted related to the article. Gustave has written a number of responses to those comments. He has sent them to me and I have then posted them to the published article.; You may find them of value to read. Just remember, the responses came from Gustave. The link to the comment section is at the bottom of the published article. The following link will also take you to the comments: https://conversation.spectrummagazine.org/t/a-catholic-and-an-adventist-disagree-over-trinity-interpretations-yet-find-friendship-online/32831/3

He's absolutely right. The woke mind virus is a religion.

Among the workers killed in the Washington Industrial accident is a Seventh-day Advenitst, Gilbert Bernal, 52. Let's pray for his family as well as the families of the other victims. Faith, Family, and Loss: Adventist Worker Among Dead in Washington Industrial Disaster – Adventist Today

Ferdinand Esico died suddenly at 62. He was the publishing director at the newly formed, West Central Philippine Union Conference. He had so many jobs in the church. I worked with him when he was the President of the West Visayan Conference. He was a great guy. He loved the publishing work. https://www.instagram.com/p/DYyoEeGj-Ix/

Update, it was not a sudden death. He died of cancer that the family keep private.

Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95 https://apnews.com/article/sonny-rollins-dead-95-jazz-saxophone-7b36dbf269784f89be45ffa56cc58db7?

Nascar driver Kyle Bush has died at 41 of health issues. You don't have to be a health expert to figure this one out.

Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says https://apnews.com/article/kyle-busch-cause-of-death-d198c16d4cb7e383b7c7e16f6ba471aa?

Mark Fuhrman, former LA police detective convicted of lying during OJ Simpson murder trial, has died https://apnews.com/article/detective-mark-fuhrman-dies-oj-simpson-trial-26944a536ea9c78566d340858df82805?

I feel sorry for Mark. The OJ lawyers managed to make the trial about racism rather than murder. The lie that he told was that he had never used the "N" word. That was such an obvious lie. Every white person from that era has used the "N" word, almost always in a pejorative sense. Johnny Cochran warned the prosecution to not call Fuhrman to the stand; nevertheless, they did. I don't understand why Mark Fuhrman lied about using the "N" word. I guess the defense created an atmosphere in which he felt it "necessary" to lie. Had he just said, "Yes, I've used it many times," maybe the trial outcome would have been different.

‘Star Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ voice actor Tom Kane dies at 64 https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/star-wars-powerpuff-girls-voice-actor-tom-kane-dies-64-rcna345853?