Pornography in the Bible? Isaiah and Jesus do not discuss today’s media landscape. Yet their words about nakedness, compassion and lustful looks offer an important perspective on sexual fantasies and pornography: We can learn to see people through Jesus’ eyes and honor their dignity. By Kai Mester
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Elected, Yet Guilty? How the U.S. Midterm Elections Made Me Rethink Ezekiel 38 and 39
Political developments in the U.S. raise questions about Israel’s future and its role in the world.
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The Adventist Movement in the Bible: Prophetic Foundations and Our Mission
How Did the Advent Movement Begin? Can We Explain Its History and Mission from the Bible? And Can We Find the Advent Movement in Scripture, Especially in Prophecy? Sermon recording by Waldemar Laufersweiler PODCAST
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Staying Strong During Cold Season—First Aid for a Sore Throat and Runny Nose (7/10)
7: First Aid for a Sore Throat and Runny Nose Dr. Eva-Maria Wagner—Herbalist and Aromatherapy Consultant === Sorethroat, runnyor stuffy nose? In this video, I’ll introduce you to various home remedies for sore throats and colds—from throat compresses and gargling to nasal rinses. This video is part of the series “Staying Strong Through Cold Season.”...
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Staying the Course Amid Chaos: Why God’s Law Is More Relevant Today Than Ever
In a world without commitment and full of distractions, it’s easy to lose our way. God offers us a foundation that withstands all storms and truly transforms us. By Ellen White
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When Gaza Lost Its Gate—On Strong Shoulders, Inner Fortresses, and the Power of the Gospel
Samson and the power of God: He could tear gates out of city walls and shake entire cities. Yet his hardest stronghold lay within. A story of extraordinary strength, hidden captivity, and the power that truly sets us free. By Stephan Kobes · Reading time: approximately 15 minutes It is the middle of the night....
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God Is With Us in Our Suffering: Gethsemane and the Hope of Glory
PODCAST AI-generated voice (ElevenLabs An excerpt from a sermon by Waldemar Laufersweiler There are times when suffering silences all the familiar answers. A loved one is in the intensive care unit. A serious illness disrupts daily life. News of pain and death reaches us from family, friends, or the church community. What seemed so certain...
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The Wall That God Did Not Build—and Why It No Longer Needs to Stand Between Us
What if, of all things, piety, obedience, and religious rituals could become a wall that separates people from the One they are actually seeking?
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Who, exactly, are the persecuted? When Luke 6 turns our understanding of Christian persecution on its head
What does it really mean to be persecuted “for the sake of the Son of Man”?
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From Great Disappointment to a Global Mission
Author: Kai Mester How did the great disappointment of 1844 become a global mission? This article examines the Adventist movement, William Miller, and the significance of the three angel messages from Revelation 14 from an Adventist perspective. Discover how the hope of Jesus’ return, the understanding of the heavenly judgment, and the Sabbath have shaped...