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Why should I believe in the validity of the New Testament? Why should I believe that Christ rose from the dead? Powerful preachers exist in Adventism, whom I never mention in comments that I post in this forum. A new one has arisen on the Adventist scene who cannot be ignored and demands my recognition. That person is Shane Anderson, the senior pastor at Andrews University. The following is an exceptional series of sermons. # 1: https://www.pmchurch.org/service/2026/03/07/part-1-sahara-surprise # 2: https://www.pmchurch.org/service/2026/03/28/part-2-when-knowing-truth-not-enough # 3: https://www.pmchurch.org/service/2026/04/04/part-3-tomb-raider

Wow. Wow, Wow, wow

On April 21, 2026, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a Texas law called Senate Bill 10. The vote was 9 to 8. The law says every public school… The post The Texas Ten Commandments Poster Decision: Should Adventists Sit This One Out? appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Well we had a eye opening enforcement during the Covid19 spread. During the COVID-19 "zero-Covid" lockdowns in China , residents in cities like Wuhan, Xi'an, and Guiyang were put under severe restrictions that prevented them from buying food, medicine, and necessities, or selling goods. During the COVID-19 pandemic, China implemented a nationwide system of color-coded health apps on citizens' mobile phones to control movement and restrict any purchase or selling by the person or persons. These systems functioned as a digital "good citizen certificate" which determined whether an individual could buy goods, use transportation, or enter buildings, so it was a complete social enforcement. Here is some background.. "Wang Yu, hailed by the U.S. as an International Woman of Courage, has already been arrested, imprisoned and harassed by the Chinese Communist Party for her work as a human rights lawyer representing activists, Uyghur scholars and Falun Gong practitioners. Now, her movements within her home country have been restricted by a color-coded app on her phone that’s supposed to protect people from COVID-19. The app and its color codes have become ubiquitous in China as the country has struggled to contain the coronavirus, pushing the public to a breaking point that resulted in protests over COVID restrictions late last month. The government announced last week that it would discontinue the national color-coded health app, but cities and provinces have their own versions, which have been more dominant. In Beijing last week, restaurants, offices, hotels and gyms were still requiring approved color codes to enter. Drawing on telecommunications network data and PCR test results, the app is relatively simple. Everyone is assigned a QR code on their phone that switches between green, yellow and red, depending on factors such as whether they’ve been in the same spot as someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 (yellow) or if they themselves have tested positive (red). Only people with green codes can go about normal daily life." https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2022-12-20/china-covid-health-apps-tool-social-political-control

A very good article on Euthanasia. https://rmx.news/article/euthanasia-is-now-6-of-all-deaths-in-the-netherlands-experts-urge-caution-against-youths-choosing-to-die/ To long to post here.

by George R. Knight This is actually a daily devotional that I've a read a number of times and last year I read it with my oldest grandson. And this year I've been reading it again. I thought I'd share it with whoever would be interested in learning the formative years of the Adventist Church.

Nedra Talley Ross, the last surviving member of the legendary 1960s girls group The Ronettes, has died at the age of 80. Her death was announced on social media by her daughter. No cause of death was given. “At approximately 8:30 (Sunday) morning our mother Nedra Talley Ross went home to be with the Lord,” the post said. “She was safe in her own bed at home with her family close, knowing she was loved. Thank you, Lord.” A post on the group’s Facebook page called Ross “a light to those who knew and loved her.” “As a founding member of The Ronettes, along with her beloved cousins Ronnie (Spector) and Estelle (Bennett Vann), Nedra’s voice, style and spirit helped define a sound that would change music. Her contribution to the group’s story and their defining influence will live forever. “Rest peacefully dear Nedra. Thanks for the magic.” The Ronettes originated in New York City and were signed by Phil Spector‘s Philles Records in 1963. They went on to place nine singles in Billboard’s Hot 100. Their iconic hits include “Be My Baby,” “Baby I Love You,” “Walking in the Rain” and “I Can Hear Music.” Variety reports the group released only one studio album but were cited as an influence by multiple acts over decades, including the New York Dolls, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, the Ramones and Blondie. The Rolling Stones opened for The Ronettes during a tour of the United Kingdom in 1964, The Guardian reports. The Ronettes opened for the Beatles during a tour in 1966. The Ronettes broke up in 1967, The Guardian reports. “I hated the ‘dog-eat-dog’ side of show-business,” Talley Ross said. “I hated pushing for the next record and the feeling of failure if we didn’t get it. There was a continual demand on us to produce that I thought was unfair. My personality didn’t like that.” Talley Ross also cited her religious beliefs for leaving the group, saying she wanted to focus on her family. According to The Hollywood Reporter, she recorded several Christian songs after leaving The Ronettes. Bennett died in 2009, while Ronnie Spector died in 2022. The Ronettes were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2007.

A reader asked us to cover Chatrie v. The post They’re Coming for Your Phone, Counselor appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Sacramento has a new target, and it is not a criminal. The post My 12-Year-Old’s Orrery Would Be Illegal Under California’s New 3D Printer Bill – Stop AB 2047 appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Joe Mulhattan, sometimes spelled with variations of his name, was a well-known American in his time. Today he is little known. Yet, there are multiple Internet websites that tell his story. My position on him is that his story has lessons for us today. The following two links will provide you with interesting information that could include stories in sermons today. The following link tells you the story of a man called a "professional liar," and the author of more hoaxes than any other person. https://hoaxes.org/archive/permalink/joseph_mulhattan/ The following link actually provides actual hoax's that he published: https://hatch.kookscience.com/wiki/Joseph_Mulhatton

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill has cleared both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, and what it says, stripped of the parliamentary language and the press releases, is this: anyone born on or after Jan. The post Britain’s Smoke-Free Generation appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

I figured that! 👍

There is something quietly heartbreaking in a survey that should have been unremarkable. The post When the Shepherd Doubts the Garden: Do American Pastors Truly Believe the Bible? appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

They met in a Methodist church because they couldn’t meet in an Adventist one. Eight hours, three livestreams, a roster of men whose names Michigan Conference administrators have spent two… The post The borrowed sanctuary: how institutional grievance became prophecy in Berrien Springs this weekend appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a short order agreeing to review a significant free exercise case arising from Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program, granting certiorari in St. Mary Catholic Parish… The post Breaking: High Court Takes up Religious Exemption to Colorado Preschool Nondiscrimination Law appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Note: Earlier today we sent out an article on this case that some readers complained was too difficult to get through on a Monday morning. I re-read it and agree.… The post Can Catholic Publicly-Funded Preschools Reject Kids Based on Their Parents? Supreme Court to Decide appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

A complaint filed in federal court in Utah raises hard questions about intellectual property rights, public confusion, and how religions protect their brands online. The Church of Jesus Christ of… The post Latter Day Saints Church Sues Independent Podcaster Over Branding appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Allegheny Reproductive Health Center v. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services No. 26 M.D. 2019 (Pa. Cmwlth., filed April 20, 2026) A four-judge majority of the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court ruled April… The post Pennsylvania Court Orders Medicaid to Cover Abortions – Review and Path for Appeal appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit reversed a lower court injunction, ruling that the mandatory display of the Ten Commandments in public schools does not violate the… The post Fifth Circuit Upholds Texas Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

This article is part of ReligiousLiberty.TV’s ongoing series marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, examining the constitutional compromises, legal ambiguities, and democratic deficits that have shaped American governance… The post The Crooked Diamond: How Slave Traders Reshaped the Nation’s Capital appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

There is something quietly heartbreaking in a survey that should have been unremarkable. Someone asked American pastors whether they believed Adam and Eve were real people. It is the kind… The post When the Shepherd Doubts the Garden: Do American Pastors Truly Believe the Bible? appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

🎨 Parting shot: Nature imitates art Photo: Bob Schumacher Finish Liner Bob Schumacher snapped this shot of the majestic Pyrenees mountain range earlier this week in Aragnouet, France. Bonsoir, Bob!

Parting shot: Tide pools! Photo: Melissa Santos/Axios Axios Seattle's Melissa Santos visited Ruby Beach, part of Olympic National Park on Washington's coast. "My oldest is a natural at climbing over driftwood and scuttling over rocks," she writes. Low tide, big wonders. Photos: Melissa Multicolored sea stars and other marine life were among the highlights of their trip.

“Remember that Christ is your chief Educator. It is He who waters the seed sown. He inspires you to speak words that will reach hearts.” (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, p. 41) “Consecrate yourselves wholly to the work of God. He is your strength, and He will be at your right hand, helping you to carry out His merciful designs.” (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, p. 41) “When the will of man cooperates with the will of God, it becomes omnipotent. Whatever is to be done at His command may be accomplished in His strength. All His biddings are enablings.” (Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 333) “In your work for the saving of perishing souls, you have the companionship of heavenly angels. Thousands upon thousands, and ten thousand times ten thousand angels are waiting to cooperate with members of our churches in communicating the light that God has generously given, that a people may be prepared for the coming of Christ.” (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 9, p. 129) “He who called the fishermen of Galilee is still calling men to His service. And He is just as willing to manifest His power through us as through the first disciples. However imperfect and sinful we may be, the Lord holds out to us the offer of partnership with Himself, of apprenticeship to Christ. He invites us to come under the divine instruction, that, uniting with Christ, we may work the works of God.” (The Desire of Ages, p. 297) “Do you not think that Christ values those who live wholly for Him? Do you not think that He visits those who, like the beloved John, are for His sake in hard and trying places? He finds His faithful ones, and holds communion with them, encouraging and strengthening them. And angels of God, that excel in strength, are sent forth by God to minister to His human workers who are speaking the truth to those who know it not.” (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 8, p. 17) “In a time like this, every child of God should be actively engaged in helping others. As those who have an understanding of Bible truth try to seek out the men and women who are longing for light, angels of God will attend them. And where angels go, none need fear to move forward. As a result of the faithful efforts of consecrated workers, many will be turned from idolatry to the worship of the living God. Many will cease to pay homage to… [text cut off] They carry out their mission. Angels speak through their voices and work with their hands.” (Education, p. 271) “Christ says: ‘I am at your right hand to help you.’ Make known to Him all your trials and perplexities. He will never fail you—you may trust Him implicitly. There is nothing that Christ values so much as His blood-bought church, as the workers who go forth into all places to sow the seed of truth… Think of Jesus. Surrounded by myriads of heavenly angels, ready to do His bidding, He is not idly waiting in His sanctuary. He is commanding them to go and work for the weakest saints who put their trust in God.” (The Southern Watchman, November 7, 1905) E. G. White. Christian Service. From Chapter 26 “Assurance of Success,” pp. 370–374 JESUS LOVE YOU

I don't think there is any problem with posting the ten commandments. Now if they were teaching the ten commandments, that would be a problem.

32 More Countries Will Stop Stamping Passports In 2026 https://www.traveloffpath.com/32-more-countries-will-stop-stamping-passports-in-2026/

The non-SDA publisher, Eerdmans Publishing has just released a new book: A Global History of Seventh-day Adventists. Information on this book may be obtained from the following link: https://www.nadadventist.org/news/a-story-worth-telling-adventist-historians-publish-first-global-church-h In the past, Adventist historians have mainly focused on Adventism in the United States. This book is unique in that it has a global focus. The authors are both Adventists. Amazon is currently selling the book. More information may be obtained at: https://www.amazon.com/Global-History-Seventh-day-Adventists/dp/0802879381/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3A0V3JEYNT2V7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JFlhMRFOZLMa4IVTlGeqhxr89P7HhsNp34aMvNEghyps8EJqRqPJgHpFbOnSRYK7GXgOtv0YhFXhRnbnK-zlP_J_nn6WdgytD9pD1xT4rXt5flD2f5PHBHF27-J5GS9ddEkt8MRdM-adNFJxDy00ciZs2cJhD5chmRaW5-vHAL9s6jHj7S5DX-5QBVAtXyxFu0g57JbR2fxZtxeJlL1ubVM17i5acqHyQ2PlgiVO5Lo.OZ_RCK062HxxTQs9jjh4QwpLERDcmbZX-r12Pfv3tBg&dib_tag=se&keywords=a+global+history+of+seventh-day+adventists+book&qid=1776902555&sprefix=a+global+hilstory+of+seventh-day+adventists+book%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-1

Allegheny Reproductive Health Center v. The post Pennsylvania Court Orders Medicaid to Cover Abortions – Review and Path for Appeal appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Gustave found a reference to the personality of God as a landmark.

A complaint filed in federal court in Utah raises hard questions about intellectual property rights, public confusion, and how religions protect their brands online. The post Latter Day Saints Church Sues Independent Podcaster Over Branding appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Note: Earlier today we sent out an article on this case that some readers complained was too difficult to get through on a Monday morning. The post Can Catholic Publicly-Funded Preschools Reject Kids Based on Their Parents? Supreme Court to Decide appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

Today, the U.S. The post Breaking: High Court Takes up Religious Exemption to Colorado Preschool Nondiscrimination Law appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

They met in a Methodist church because they couldn’t meet in an Adventist one. The post The borrowed sanctuary: how institutional grievance became prophecy in Berrien Springs this weekend appeared first on ReligiousLiberty.TV. View the full article

This episode was the climax of season four. Jesus rose Lazarus from the dead. I appreciate all the detail and story telling that went into this episode. The home of Lazarus is filled with mourners as Jesus arrives days after Lazarus has died. The three Mary's are all there. Mary Magdalena, Mary of Bethany and Mother Mary. The resurrection of Lazarus was a prelude to the resurrection of Jesus and, also to the end-time resurrection when all the saints will rise. I didn't feel like the writers of The Chosen fully highlighted that point. Jesus calls Himself the resurrection and that is a critical component of the Christian faith. Paul makes this point in First Corinthians chapter fifteen. In rising from the dead, Jesus defeated death. Death is also presented as a metaphor in this episode. Calling Lazarus back to life was literally calling him out of darkness. Lazarus was dead inside a dark tomb. Jesus showed up, commanded the stone be rolled away, and called Lazarus back to life and into the light. Metaphorically, this is what Jesus was doing throughout His entire ministry. He cast demons out of Mary Magdalena and call her to serve Him. He called Matthew away from serving Rome as a tax collector. He called Simon out of the zealots. He called each to leave their sin and surrender to Him. He lit the way. Sometimes the death of Christ causes us to overlook His life. Jesus was not only a Man of sorrows on the villa de la rosa. He was not only born into a poor family, he was born at a time when Israel was oppressed by Rome. The Messiah could have come during the glory days of King David when Israel was at the peak of its power. He came during a dark time for Israel. Then He fled to Egypt. Israel was so dark that its king committed genocide in an effort to kill Jesus. When Jesus returned from Egypt, the family went to Nazareth - not the most comfortable village in the territory. His hard life is a light shining for us to follow. Jesus not only calls us out of darkness, He leads the way. At the end of His life came death - and so it will with us (unless His return is very soon). But Jesus rose again - and so will we. The path out of darkness goes through the grave and we are called to walk it with Jesus.

I was talking to a friend in Michigan this week. He was at Dr Weavers church about 6 months ago. The Doc was teaching his regular Sabbath school. At 102 years old. They had a birthday party for him at the church when he turned 100. I bet it was well attended. He held stop smoking clinics all over the Detroit area for many years. Some of those former smokers are members of that church.

Arthur Weaver was 102 years old. He had cancer surgery about two years ago. He was ill with a cold, that later must have become worse. He founded a church with help of others in Plymouth Michigan. It is in a residential area. Very peaceful surroundings. There is one long winding driveway. On the way out is a small sign. I will paraphrase it from memory. You are now entering the most difficult mission field in the world.

Even sadder that some people only experience pain and suffering in their life. They wake up to pain, go sleep, if they can, with pain, are troubled by pain constantly. Whatever is causing their pain is probably also ruining them financially, stressing relationships and making life for others miserable as well. Suicide is a welcome relief, not only for the patient. I as once involved in the care of an elderly, retired military man. He had been on McArthur's staff during WW2. During the Korean war, he served as a general, had to grab a rifle and run for his life when his position was overrun by the enemy; my point being that he had a very interesting life. He was not especially fond of me. Suffering in his old age, he often asked me for a pistol with two bullets.

Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for ‘We Just Disagree’ and ‘Feelin’ Alright,’ dies at 79 https://apnews.com/article/dave-mason-dead-obit-traffic-rock-244eb6fd1ca3a213db899b196e8538c2?

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76 https://apnews.com/article/alan-osmond-dies-osmonds-7a31e43e8ed3e82eb262d0f060d468e7?

He is the 5th House member to die in office since January 2025.

My family was in Cuba when Castro took over, we know 'shaking'...

Arthur Willard Weaver, American Surgeon. Diplomate American Board Surgery. Named Layman of the Year, Michigan Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist, 1970, Man of Year, Michigan Cancer Foundation, 1970, Michiganian of Year, Detroit News, 1986. President Better Living Seminar, Plymouth, Michigan, 1975-1995. Fellow American College of Surgeons; member American Medical Association, Society Head and Neck Surgeons (Executive Committee 1971-1975). Background Weaver, Arthur Willard was born on November 29, 1923 in Arpin, Wisconsin, United States. Education Bachelor, Pacific Union College, 1948. Doctor of Medicine, Loma Linda University, 1952. Career Private practice surgeon, Pontiac, Michigan, 1956-1961. Chief surgery Karachi (Pakistan) Adventist Hospital, 1961-1966. Professor Wayne State University, Detroit, since 1966. Chief surgical service Veterans Administration Medical Center, Allen Park, Michigan, 1970-1975, chief head and neck surgery, 1973-1993. Achievements Arthur Willard Weaver has been listed as a noteworthy Surgeon by Marquis Who's Who. Membership President Better Living Seminar, Plymouth, Michigan, 1975-1995. Fellow American College of Surgeons. Member American Medical Association, Society Head and Neck Surgeons (Executive Committee 1971-1975). More here: https://adventistreview.org/feature/of-all-people-most-blessed/ He was a Giant in the church.