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Fundamental Beliefs | Baptism

In the Bible we find John the Baptist preaching and baptizing believers. But where exactly did this practice first begin?

16 Nov 2023 11 min

Bible Corner | Prosperity

Let’s talk about the morality or immorality of reckless spending, especially in the case of those who have been blessed with much wealth. If I have it, does it matter how I choose to spend it?

16 Nov 2023 22 min

Transformation | The Power of Self-Awareness

We continue our talk on emotional intelligence, also known as EQ, with Mucha Mlingo, to learn how we can improve our relationships in professional as well as personal settings, with a focus today on the power of self-awareness.

15 Nov 2023 18 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Baptism

If you’ve spent some time in the SDA church, you may have witnessed this event where a person is dipped in water, followed by the whole church celebrating this so-called “new birth”. But what exactly is the meaning of this practice and why is it such a big deal in…

15 Nov 2023 16 min

Family | Anxiety Around Family Gatherings

Holidays are an exciting time of year, bringing people together to celebrate after months apart. For some people, meeting with family isn’t as much a source of excitement as it is a source of anxiety. If you plan to attend a family gathering this year, how can you keep your…

14 Nov 2023 14 min

Bible Corner | Prosperity

Why do some people work so extremely hard only to barely get by, while others are able to spend incredible amounts of money on private jets and luxury cars and holiday homes? Is God okay with this inequality?

14 Nov 2023 28 min

Education | Subject Choices

Both learners and parents are inclined to associate subject choice for Grade 9 with a commitment to a lifelong career plan. Career paths, however, seldom develop according to the plans that we put in place when making subject choices. Our journey of self- discovery will influence our decisions every step…

13 Nov 2023 14 min

VOP Lesson | Christ, the Heart of History and Prophecy

In today’s VOP lesson, we’re talking about the main character in the Bible, the heart of the entire story of salvation, history and prophecy, meaning who was and who is to come – and that is none other than Jesus Christ Himself.

13 Nov 2023 19 min

Bible Corner | Prosperity

The Bible speaks of it as something that God desires for our lives, but so much about it has become confusing and misleading, especially within the faith community. So today we want to understand, what is prosperity?

13 Nov 2023 23 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Unity in the Body of Christ

Through scriptures, Jesus made it clear how important it is for his family to be unified in God, rather than wasting their time bickering about who’s most important or who’s different. Let’s look at the example that Jesus set while He was on earth.

10 Nov 2023 16 min

Bible Corner | Love

As we conclude our talk on the subject of Love, we go back to the originator and the embodiment of what love actually is, and that is God Himself.

10 Nov 2023 12 min

Legal | Unemployment Insurance Fund

A conversation on what you need to know about the unemployment insurance fund.

9 Nov 2023 16 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Unity in the Body of Christ

When we accept Christ’s forgiveness and choose to live for him, we become a part of his worldwide family. And Jesus doesn’t want his family to have disunity or be divided by petty squabbles and clashes of ego. So how do we come together with our differing perspectives and beliefs…

9 Nov 2023 15 min

Bible Corner | Love

This conversation around love is based on Mark 12:31. We want to establish the distinction between self-love, and love of self.

9 Nov 2023 7 min

Fundamental Beliefs | Unity in the Body of Christ

The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a worldwide denomination, spanning multiple cultures, languages, etc. However, while fully appreciating the uniqueness God created us with, Adventists also work together toward the same goal—sharing the gospel of Jesus to the far corners of the earth. Let’s talk about unity in the body of…

8 Nov 2023 15 min

Bible Corner | Love

Is the concept of “unconditional love” even Biblical? Is it healthy?

8 Nov 2023 18 min

Family | Neurodivergence and Grief

When experiencing grief or loss, people with neurodivergent brains are likely to express their grief differently than a neurotypical individual. To better help your child navigate their grief process, it is important to familiarize yourself with neurodivergent responses to loss.

7 Nov 2023 16 min

VOP Lesson | Christ is Eternal

In today’s lesson, we will discuss the Biblical claims made regarding the divinity of Jesus, including His own claims of who He was.

7 Nov 2023 16 min

Bible Corner | Love

A conversation on the meaning of Agape love, as well as the ways that love may be expressed.

7 Nov 2023 13 min

VOP Lesson | The Cross Makes the Destruction of Sin Possible

God has never been unclear about His expectations for us. He spelled his law out loud and clear in Scripture. How then should we live, if we want to show our allegiance to Him and mark ourselves as His followers?

6 Nov 2023 14 min