Lifestyle
What we live by.
Arts & Culture ↗
What the World Needs From the Church Right Now
A small but meaningful part of my ministry is creating short devotional videos. I genuinely enjoy the challenge of taking big theological ideas and distilling them into something brief and accessible. Even when no one comments or likes a video, I still love the process. And often the real conversations happen later when someone mentions a … Continued
Why Evangelicals Support Israel
Millions believe in a secret rapture and modern-day Israel’s role in end-time prophecies. But why?
Paul Wright
September 12, 2026
The Day the World Changed
Like many of you, I remember exactly where I was when I heard the news. I was in the bathroom shaving, enjoying a lazy start to the morning. The TV was on in the bedroom so I could listen to the news as I got ready. “A plane has crashed into the World Trade Center,” … Continued
Shawn Boonstra
September 11, 2026
Why Purity Culture May Not Be the Answer to a Godly Sex Life
What’s wrong with Christians emphasizing the need of getting to your wedding night as a virgin? Is there a better Bible-based way of addressing the sexual challenges and ideals Christian people—especially teenagers and young adults—face? Where should our focus be? A presentation at the 2026 European Adventist Youth Congress in Valencia, Spain, in August sought … Continued
Family Life ↗
When Screens Stand Between Us
Screens aren’t the enemy—but the habits they create can quietly pull families apart. Discover three biblical principles to help restore connection before it’s too late.
Willie and Elaine Oliver
September 4, 2026
Can Social Technologies Provide the Love and Connection We Crave?
God created us for love and connection—with Him and with each other. While sin resulted in separation from God and alienation from each other, our need for love and connection continues to be a fundamental human need. Because of sin, however, we tend to look for this love and connection in places that don’t deliver. … Continued
Peace in the Chaos
Our children are growing up in an anxious world—but anxiety does not have to define them. With faith, love, and steady parenting, they can grow strong and resilient.
Willie and Elaine Oliver
August 7, 2026
A Mother’s Heart
Even as a prophet and a leader, Ellen White faced the same struggles many parents do, but she never stopped pointing her children to Jesus.
Tom Grove
August 2, 2026
Wellbeing ↗
Health Behind the Wheel
Safe driving starts long before you turn the key. Learn how healthy choices and Christlike consideration can make the roads safer for everyone.
Peter N. Landless
September 13, 2026
Urban Health Center Inspires Hope in Belgium’s Capital
In a heavily secularized context such as Belgium—where the Seventh-day Adventist Church comprises approximately 0.025 percent of the national population—urban ministry initiatives require innovative frameworks to engage the public. Located in Brussels, at the heart of the European district, the LivingWell center was established to address modern societal needs through health and wellness principles grounded … Continued
Are Social Media Videos Really Damaging Kids’ Brains?
If you are a parent, you may have heard about the negative impact social media has on kids, particularly when it comes to short-form video content, or “shorts,” that can get them caught in a scrolling stupor for a seemingly unhealthy amount of time. You might be wondering: Does social media use really rewire kids’ … Continued
Jenny Buchholz
September 6, 2026
Adventist Psychologist Helps Survivors Cope With Loss in Venezuela
“Ah, Mexican. Mexico lost!” a survivor told Moisés Manzano as the two watched a World Cup match. The man was coping with a painful loss following the earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24. Rather than redirecting the conversation toward the tragedy, Manzano, a psychologist trained in psychological first aid, simply talked with him about … Continued
Laura Marrero
September 4, 2026