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Seventh-day Adventist Beliefs Grade 5-LifelongWhat do Seventh-day Adventists believe? This page explains the structure of Adventist beliefs, and allows visitors to click for more information on each category or belief. -
10 Questions for God Grade 10-TertiaryConsider 10 big questions with answers from a Biblical worldview from Christian apologist Grenville Kent. -
A Creation Perspective on Economics, Ecology and Environment Tertiary-LifelongFisher considers how many features of society (economics) and religion have affected nature in a drastic way. He looks specifically at Christians and ways they can change. -
A Livable Community Tertiary-Lifelong"By devoting ourselves daily to studying the Scriptures, by developing a personal relationship with God, by sharing the joy of real fellowship with one another, we can experience God’s version of a livable community." -
A Locked Jaw and the Still Small Voice Grade 11-Lifelong"Does God speak to you when you can't speak at all? In my case, He did." -
A Song From Poland Tertiary-Lifelong"We student missionaries came to the conclusion that our role as witnesses and missionaries is to be like the sower in the parable (see Matthew 13:3-8). We are simply witnesses--people who tell what they have heard and seen and give their personal testimony.... -
A Walking Perfume Tertiary-LifelongDabrowski tells how we should reflect Christ by being a walking perfume and spreading His aroma. -
Alois Kinder - Dialogue with an Adventist Businessman in Austria Grade 10-LifelongAlois Kinder answers questions regarding his life and business. Would you see yourself as a self-made person? In the difficult world of business, is it possible to practice Christian principles? Would you encourage Adventists to enter the business world? -
Already Gone - Why Your Kids Will Quit Church and What You Can Do to Stop It Grade 6-Grade 12A study of 20-29 year olds who used to attend evangelical churches regularly, but have since quit, reveals shocking results. Chapter 7 includes thought provoking recommendations for parents, Christian educators, youth and senior pastors. -
Answers for Me - Free Support for Life's Questions and Issues! Grade 9-LifelongRead nuggets of practical common sense tips for holistic Christian living, organized by topic: family life, healthy living, spiritual growth, life notes, spirit renew, Bible bay, and story harvest, or search for more. -
Authentic Spirituality Tertiary-Lifelong"Being spiritually authentic means to be truly controlled by the Holy Spirit and willing to be used by God in faithful service to Him, with the Word of God as the sure foundation for everything we do." -
Awakening Inquiry Tertiary-LifelongWinslow addresses the issue of leading students beyond mere belief in spiritual matters to a process of internalizing and applying spiritual principles to their lives. He challenges teachers to assess how they have transmitted spiritual concepts to students... -
Barbara Reynolds - Dialogue with an Adventist Education Program Officer at UNICEF Tertiary"As a committed Seventh-day Adventist, Reynolds brings to bear upon her professional responsibilities the great qualities her faith has instilled in her: respect for the dignity of human personhood, love of people as a principle of life, and a particular... -
Barry C Black - Dialogue with an Adventist chaplain in the US Navy TertiaryBarry Black answers questions for young Adventists, including: "What events put you on the path toward military chaplaincy? What did you experience as a military chaplain that you couldn’t have experienced as a parish pastor? We don’t generally... -
Beautiful Outlaw Grade 9-Lifelong"Breaking Jesus out of the typical stereotypes, BEAUTIFUL OUTLAW welcomes readers into the rich emotional life of Christ showing how they can experience the actual personality of Jesus in their daily lives in ways that will deepen their faith." -
Ben Carson - Dialogue with a Pediatric Neurosurgeon Grade 11-Lifelong"Author of Gifted Hands, Think Big, and The Big Picture, Dr. Benjamin S. Carson Sr., is director of the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He is professor of neurosurgery, plastic surgery, oncology, and... -
Bertha Saveniers - Dialogue with an Adventist Sculptor in Belgium Grade 10-LifelongSaveniers answers some questions regarding her career as a sculptor - How did you land in the world of arts and sculpture? Are you able to relate your work and Christian witnessing? As an art teacher, how do you relate to students? -
Beverly Wesner-Hoehn - Dialogue with an Adventist musician Grade 11-LifelongBeverly Wesner-Hoehn answers questions regarding her life, faith, and career - Why did you choose to specialize in the harp? How has your faith affected or influenced your career? What role does music play in the life of your family? -
Bible Standard 6 Learning Map - Abundant Life 1 Grade 5-Grade 8NOTE: This resource corresponds with the outdated NAD Bible curriculum and curriculum guide, not the current standards or Encounter program. Use this SLM to teach Grade 5-8 Bible lessons aligned to the NAD Religion Curriculum standard regarding the... -
Bible Standard 6 Learning Map - Abundant Life 2 Grade 5-Grade 8NOTE: This resource corresponds with the outdated NAD Bible curriculum and curriculum guide, not the current standards or Encounter program. Use this SLM to teach Grade 5-8 Bible lessons aligned to the NAD Religion Curriculum standard regarding the... -
Bible Standard 6 Learning Map - Abundant Life 3 Grade 5-Grade 8NOTE: This resource corresponds with the outdated NAD Bible curriculum and curriculum guide, not the current standards or Encounter program. Use this SLM to teach Grade 5-8 Bible lessons aligned to the NAD Religion Curriculum standard regarding the... -
Biblical Research Institute Grade 9-LifelongThe Biblical Research Institute promotes the study and practice of Adventist theology and lifestyle as understood by the Seventh-day Adventist world church. The different functions of the Biblical Research Institute can be grouped under three main headings:... -
Birgid Faber - Dialogue With an Adventist Orthodontist in Germany Grade 11-Lifelong"As an orthodontist I work with children, who usually come with their parents. This allows me to draw their attention to the gospel, for example, by putting a certain kind of literature in our waiting room. We live in quite a religious area, with different... -
Bringing the Word of Life Grade 9-LifelongFind articles, videos, audio and powerpoints on practical Christianity and deep questions. Powerpoints explaining key topics on Christian faith and lifelong learning can be viewed online or downloaded for iPod use. Topics include 7 College Fables; Religion... -
Can Any Good Thing... Grade 9-Lifelong"...today scientists, educators, the media—even many Christian theologians—are also making every effort to change the way they have previously interpreted the Bible... So when many of the pulpits of our time may be losing touch with the spiritual... -
Career in the Marketplace - Is It Appropriate for a Christian? Grade 11-Tertiary"All settings where productive and legitimate service can be provided are valued in the Bible so long as each endeavor is pursued in a manner that honors God." -
Child Guidance Kindergarten-LifelongThese enduring writings cover the essentials of parenting with chapters on specific building blocks of character such as purity, cheerfulness, self-control, reverence, respect, honest, cleanliness, and courtesy. Includes guidance on how to reach self-denial,... -
Chosen - Living as a Disciple in a Strange Land Tertiary-Lifelong"Christian discipleship occurs in relationships. It begins with responding to Jesus’ call to connect with and abide in Him. When we commune with Him regularly and participate with other believers in worshiping Him, we begin to be transformed." -
Christ Our Life - Worksheets Grade 6-Grade 8NOTE: This resource corresponds with the previously used NAD Bible curriculum, not the Encounter program. Download 36 teacher-created worksheets (with answer keys) designed to prompt careful reading of the lessons in the NAD Bible textbook for Grades... -
Christ our Model - Playing Follow the Leader Grade 9-Grade 12A collection of Desire of Ages quotes reflecting on Christ as our Model. [For a complete list of Ellen White publication abbreviations visit the White Estate.] -
Christ Our Righteousness – Our Salvation, Our Mission, and Our Hope Tertiary-Lifelong"Only Christ-empowered justification and sanctification will save us, change us, and nurture us into true disciples of Christ. It is something that Jesus does both for us and in us." -
Christian Living Grade 2-LifelongThe Adventist Book Center has many books about Christian living that may include, but are not limited to, the following: 100 Creative Activities for Sabbath; A Short Guide to Good Parenting; The Anatomy of Sin; Belonging; Beyond Anger; Called to Discipleship;... -
Christians and Homosexuality - Awareness, Understanding, and Healing Tertiary-LifelongAfter hearing “too many desperate, heartbreaking cries in the wilderness of our church to ignore”, Blake felt it was his duty, all of our duty, to alleviate suffering and to generate awareness, spawn understanding, and foster healing where we can,... -
Corinthians: As Current as Today - SPD Bible Text Grade 9-Grade 12Part of the South Pacific Division Year 10 syllabus, this textbook takes the reader on a journey through some of the key issues of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians by taking a look at the original setting in Corinth, and making applications to life scenarios... -
Crossroads Series 11-12: Choices and Challenges Grade 11-Grade 12Choices and Challenges, previously part of the NAD Bible curriculum for grades 11-12, is designed to provide practical application of principles and concepts from the other units to the choices and challenges of everyday living. The Crossroads... -
Crossroads Series 11-12: Life Philosophy and Moral Issues Grade 11-Grade 12Life Philosophy and Moral Issues, previously part of the NAD Bible curriculum for grades 11-12, is designed to provide assistance in the development of a biblical philosophy of life and to deal with contemporary moral and ethical issues within the context... -
Cynthia Prime - An Adventist businesswoman with a heart for HIV/AIDS orphans in Swaziland TertiaryEnergetic and fun-loving, Cynthia Prime is a visionary with a reach for the new and the challenging. Over the years, she worked for a community newspaper, as a reporter, in public relations, and as an executive career-management consultant. Cynthia is directing... -
Daisy de Leon - Dialogue with an Adventist Professor Focused on Research Grade 11-LifelongDr. de Leon has a passion for research and is involved in the pursuit of more knowledge on the matters of breast cancer. In this dialogue, you may learn some things about breast cancer, or health research in general, and you’ll see how Dr. de Leon’s... -
Dance in the Bible Tertiary-LifelongBacchiocchi talks about the differences between biblical and modern dancing in the context of social gathering and the church. -
Daniel, A Christian Wellness Model for Teachers Tertiary-LifelongDaniel is a powerful, balanced Christian wellness model for all areas of the teacher's life. Spiritually, he stood firm to his values in the spiritually confused culture of Babylon. Emotionally, he healed from deportation, slavery and abuse. Relationally,... -
David Asks Why Preschool-Grade 4"David Asks Why unites a child’s curiosity with a creative adaptation and age-appropriate paraphrase of Ellen White’s Steps to Christ. In the questions David asks and in the answers he discovers, you will find the help you need to guide your... -
David Pendleton - Dialogue with an Adventist in the Hawaii House of Representatives Grade 11-LifelongDavid Pendleton answers questions regarding his life and career in politics - What interested you in becoming an attorney and eventually an elected official? How would you encourage other Christians to get involved? How do you balance your work as a legislator... -
Decision Time Grade 11-LifelongJavor talks about his life as a Jew born during World War II. He tells the story of his journey and choices regarding his relationship with the Lord. -
Designing Discipling Guides - Theology and Teaching/Learning Principles Working Together Grade 9-LifelongThis article describes the development of a series of Bible Study Guides designed for new Christians. Each set includes 13 lessons, which focus on helping young or new Christians grow spiritually. Study guide titles include: 1. The Journey Begins: Following... -
Dialogue Editorial - Mountain Shrines Tertiary"Christianity is more than a shrine. It is a lifelong calling, a forever commitment." -
Dialogue Editorial: Be Not Pretenders Tertiary-LifelongThe editor encourages her readers to live as the children of God they are. -
Dialogue Editorial: Saints -Their Identity, Address, Calling Tertiary-Lifelong"Among the varied introductions Paul employed in writing his Epistles, one has meant a lot to me: 'to the saints who are in Ephesus, and faithful in Christ Jesus' (Ephesians 1:1, NKJV). This salutation gives me as a follower of Jesus my identity, my address,... -
Dialogue Editorial: The Mark of a Christian Tertiary-Lifelong"Thus, the mark of a Christian is not what one wears, but what one is. Love at any cost, love at any time, love in any situation, love in the face of all odds is the distinguishing mark of following the One who commanded, 'Love one another.'” -
Discipleship Tree Grade 9-Lifelong"This website is dedicated to the Biblical understanding and practice of discipleship in contemporary and international culture. It has both Biblical and practical material to help grow disciples. It shows how discipleship can be applied to the Holy Spirit,... -
Dora Bognandi - Dialogue with an Adventist Dedicated to Religious Freedom in Italy Grade 11-LifelongThe highest concentration of Adventists in Italy is on the island of Sicily. Dora Bognandi answers questions about her Adventist experience, her position as director of religious liberty and communication for the Italian Union, the Adventist Church in Italy,... -
Eardell Jenner Rashford - Dialogue with an Adventist judge in New York City Grade 11-LifelongEardell Jenner Rashford answers questions regarding her life, faith, and career - Have you always wanted to be a judge? Has your religion created any challenges for you in your work? What do you feel about Adventists in court? -
Ebenezer Chambi - Dialogue with an Adventist physician, health educator, and community leader Grade 11-Lifelong"Learn from successful people by watching how they live, how they get along with others, and how they maintain their emotional balance. Emulate their good traits. If I retrace my journey, being active in the church and in the community were the most important... -
Elfred Lee - Dialogue With an Adventist Artist in Mexico Grade 10-Lifelong"Lee's art stands out for its beauty and serenity. He has chosen to portray the uplifting feeling of peace and joy that characterize the Christian life." -
Elizabeth Ostring - Dialogue with an Adventist family physician in New Zealand Grade 11-LifelongElizabeth Ostring answers questions regarding her career and mission - As a family physician, do you get to share the gospel with those who are hurting and cannot seem to get past the pain to God? How has your life's work prepared you to the participation... -
Ellen White and Mental Health Therapeutics Tertiary-LifelongEllen White frequently underscored the vital importance of mental health and she recognized the effect of physical health on the mind. -
Ethel Nelson - Dialogue with an Adventist pathologist and writer Grade 10-LifelongNelson discusses her beliefs as an atheist and her conversion to Christianity. Pathology as a career is also discussed. -
Eunice Michiles - A dialogue with the first woman, first Adventist, senator of Brazil Grade 11-LifelongA dialogue with Eunice Michiles addresses questions such as: How did you get involved in politics? Is it possible to promote peace through politics? How can Christians get involved in public matters to promote peace? -
Evan Jeremy Paki - Dialogue with the Ambassador of Papua New Guinea to the United States, Canada, and Mexico Grade 11-LifelongAmbassador Evan Jeremy Paki answers questions about faith, his personal picture of God, and his religious background. He also tells how he was appointed ambassador, what kind of work he is involved in, and much more. -
Experience the Power of God's Word Tertiary-LifelongFrikart emphasizes the importance of our attitude towards God's Word - read it, embrace it, accept it. -
Expressions of Faith in Spite of Physical Trials from the Diary of Ellen G White Kindergarten-LifelongA compilation of quotations from Ellen White's diaries offering encouragement through trials and sufferings. -
Facing our giants - It is not if we will face them, but where, when, and how we will face them! Tertiary-LifelongPollard tells the story of David and Goliath, and talks about how we should have the assurance that God is with us as we face the giants in our lives. -
Factors that Influence Recently Converted members of the Southeastern Venezuelan Association to Apostatize or Remain in the Faith During Their First Year of Christian Life Grade 5-LifelongThe Southeastern Venezuelan Conference in the state of Bolivar, Venezuela, shows in its statistical records a significant growth in membership over the past four years. However, a careful examination of the active membership reveals that slightly more than... -
Faith, Reason, and Choice - Loving God with All Our Mind Tertiary-LifelongRasi presents "a brief survey of the options available in considering issues of faith and reason, reviews key biblical passages on the subject, suggests how believers can deal with questions and doubts, and proposes ways in which thoughtful Christians... -
Father's Love Letter LifelongParaphrased from almost 50 Bible verses, this narrative shares God's love as a father's letter. It is a free resource containing a beautiful 6 to 10 minute narration video, a childrens' comic strip version in English and Spanish, a two-sided quarter-fold design... -
Following Jesus Grade 4-Grade 8"This workbook, containing 10 Bible lessons, is perfect for pastors or anyone else who works with junior-age young people. Filled with illustrations, puzzles, word scrambles, matching games, and fill-in-the-blank exercises, this workbook makes preparation... -
For Eternity I Shall Offer Applause Grade 11-LifelongPat Grant tells his story of the indescribable lengths God will go to save anyone and the power one person can have when they live by faith and not by sight. -
Forgiveness - A Formula for New Beginnings Tertiary-LifelongBerecz gives several examples of forgiveness, and talks about the healing benefits and the concept of reframing scenarios. -
Foundations Tertiary-LifelongAn allegory about choices, referring to the biblical parable of the house on the rock and the house on the sand. -
Francisco Badilla Briones - Dialogue with a Chilean Seventh-day Adventist artist and aesthetic philosopher Grade 10-LifelongFrancisco Badilla Briones is a Chilean painter whose art concretizes the gospel message in an aesthetically contemporary language. -
Francisco de Araujo - Dialogue with an Adventist Conductor, Producer, and Artistic Director Tertiary"Araujo has always worked with music on a world stage. Music is his vehicle for evangelization. He established the Choral Arts Society of Japan and then toured the United States with this critically acclaimed group of young people. Alan Gershwin, son... -
Free at Last! Grade 11-Lifelong"My victory remains total because of the abiding presence of my Saviour in me. I have walked away from the world of the occult because of the love of my Lord. For the past 27 years, in peace and thankfulness, I have been able to minister for my Lord as... -
From Communist Daughter to God's Translator Grade 11-LifelongI was raised a loyal communist in the former Soviet Union. My father was a communist political officer who served the Soviet government in Romania, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, and Cuba. My family was indeed very "Red." Although it may be hard for... -
From Marx to Christ Grade 11-LifelongAlexander Bolotnikov, discovering his Jewish roots, began the journey that eventually lead him to Jesus Christ. -
Fruit of the Spirit - Dig Deeper Questions Grade 5-Grade 8NOTE: This resource corresponds with the previously used NAD Bible curriculum, not the Encounter program. Additional questions created to accompany the religion textbook, Fruit of the Spirit, formerly used in the North American Adventist... -
Ganoune Diop - Dialogue with an Adventist Leader in Inter-faith Approaches Grade 11-TertiaryDiop is a professional flautist, a trained theologian, with proficiency in 10 languages, and a passion for missions. Raised in a multicultural, predominantly Muslim setting in Senegal, Diop became a Seventh-day Adventist while studying flute in France, with... -
Ghanem Fargo - Dialogue with an Adventist Businessman in Iraq TertiaryGhanem Fargo answers some questions about his career - How did you get into business? What is your position in the business establishment now? Has the Gulf War and the embargo affected your business? In your experience, have you found it difficult to be a... -
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Good Word Bible Studies Grade 9-LifelongThe Good Word Podcast is a 13-minute weekly discussion in which faculty from the School of Theology at Walla Walla University explore biblical and theological topics that are Bible-based, Christ-centered, and faith-strengthening. The lessons expand on the... -
Grace Adeoye - Dialogue with a university lecturer and researcher from Nigeria Grade 10-LifelongGrace Adeoye answers questions regarding her life and ministry - How were you named to the Commission on Human Sexuality? How did you become interested in parasitology? Do you have opportunities to share your Christian experience among your colleagues? -
Grace at 30,000 Feet Grade 11-Lifelong"God didn’t change my life in a pew or a classroom. He changed it in the real world where I love my wife, play with my son, make deals, argue cases, and write contracts. I will tell you now after the devastation of grace that I am more sure of God... -
Grace Emori - Dialogue With an Adventist Epidemiologist Grade 10-Lifelong"Ms. Emori has been awarded many honors, including Loma Linda University's Alumna of the Year in 1992. Because of her dedication and priorities, Emori has earned the respect of her peers and friends." -
Graffiti On Our Hearts Tertiary-Lifelong"God wants to inscribe within the depths of our lives the ultimate expression of love. His law is not simply a list of duties. As we develop in the joy of loving God and our fellow human beings, we find that it is a way of life. Now that is a life-changing... -
Grounds for Belief Grade 9-LifelongDickerson makes Christianity accessible to contemporary audiences in this book, a conversation probing answers to questions in today's lonely, electronically connected world. -
Growing Fruitful Disciples Grade 7-LifelongDiscover the Growing Disciple model for lifelong spiritual development. Prayerfully complete a simple inventory with your students, and encourage personal plans for spiritual growth. Use this to jumpstart plans to facilitate faith formation through school... -
Growing Spiritually - What Does It Mean? 0-2 years-LifelongAlden Thompson suggests three specific goals for student spiritual growth and development that focus on God, people, and community, then recommends three specific means for helping teachers reach those goals: the Bible, the writings of Ellen White, and the... -
Gwendolyn Winston Foster - Dialogue with Philadelphia's Health and Fitness Czar Grade 11-Lifelong"For five years Foster hosted a “Fitness for Life” call-in talk show that was broadcast on Philadelphia radio station WHAT. She also served as health editor of Message, an Adventist journal targeted to African-Americans. In addition, she developed... -
Harrington Fitz Henry - Dialogue with an engineer-evangelist in Jamaica Grade 11-TertiaryHarrington Fitz Henry answers questions about his faith, life, and career - In your experience, have you found it difficult to manage two large business enterprises and at the same time give so much of yourself to the work of the church? Can you recall some... -
Harry Potter - Innocent Fun or Destructive Tool? TertiaryMedia portrays witchcraft as a “safe, exciting, and spiritually empowering religion.” TV programs, films, fiction books and other forms of media are widespread and are becoming prominent not only in the United States, but also in other countries... -
He Breathed into His Nostrils - God's Kiss of Life Grade 11-LifelongGod gave us an identity. In this article, Dr. Lichtenwalter talks about the different theories of human nature, our portable spiritual center, and gives a reminder that we are made in the image of God. -
He had compassion on them - Christ's attitude toward the poor Tertiary-Lifelong"The church and the Christ-follower must answer the question “Am I my brother’s/sister’s keeper?” The suffering of our fellow human beings causes us pain. We may try to hide it, deny it, cover it up, or reason it away, but still... -
Heber Pintos - Dialogue with an Adventist illustrator from Uruguay Grade 11-LifelongHeber Pintos answers questions regarding his faith and career - When did you first felt an inclination toward drawing? How did your family come in contact with the Seventh-day Adventist Church? Do you approach differently religious and secular topics? -
His Guiding Hand Tertiary-LifelongMuñoz tells how God reentered his life after many detours in his path. -
Hope Channel App Grade 9-Lifelong"Watch Hope Channel, a Christian TV Network, LIVE on your iPhone or iPod touch. Currently available channels are Hope Channel (English), Esperanza TV (Spanish), Hope Channel International (English), Hope Channel Deutsch (German) and Hope Church Channel... -
How Do You React When Offended? Tertiary-Lifelong"Since 1992, a group of colleagues at Universidad Adventista del Plata (UAP), Argentina, and I have been investigating how people react when they are offended, the disorders that friction causes, and the ways to overcome disputes.... Our investigations... -
How God Uses Pain and Suffering to Teach Us Obedience and Surrender Kindergarten-LifelongMeditate on selected Scripture and Ellen White quotes on the cost of discipleship, lessons learned through pain and suffering. -
How To Pray Tertiary"Is it possible to pray continually?" "Three steps would put you on the road: understand prayer, make prayer a daily habit, and grow in prayer." -
In a prison cell - A matter of conscience Grade 11-LifelongMaxwell writes about Robert Huang's experience in a Chinese prison. An Adventist minister faced with the pressure to conform and give up on the things he believed in. Read a piece of his story that has been shared across the world. -
In God's Good Time Grade 11-LifelongAs frustrating as it may be to wait to see where God's plan is taking our lives, we look back at his leading and see that in His time, things will turn out better then we could have ever imagined. Mary Wong tells of her experience and compares it to that of... -
In Search of the True Lighted Path Grade 11-LifelongCastro tells the amazing story of his spiritual journey. It all started with a box of his father's old papers and continued with several interesting twists and turns to bring him to the point of baptism in an Adventist church. He is living for Christ and inspiring... -
In the Grip of Grace Kindergarten-LifelongCan anything separate us from God's love? Does He really love us, no matter what? Max Lucado uses parables and anecdotes to explain the concept of God's grace, taking readers on a journey through the mountaintop truths found in Paul's letter to the Romans. -
Ingrid Klamberg - Dialogue With an Adventist Sex Counselor in Sweden Grade 11-Lifelong"Klämberg is director of the Youth Counseling Center in the city of Boras, Sweeden. She supervises a team of seven professionals who assist young men and women who come seeking help in matters of family relationships and sexuality. She also teaches... -
Jack, An Incredible Life Grade 11-LifelongKing tells the story of a young German man who, through many dangerous experiences, became an Adventist. -
JAE Editorial - Building Bridges Kindergarten-LifelongThis editorial provides an introduction linking each article in this issue. Centered on discipleship and building bridges between church and school, pastors and educators, Christian education should focus on the holistic development of students as they come... -
JAE Editorial: The Teacher Makes the Difference Kindergarten-LifelongThis editorial from the special Staff Development issue of JAE shows that teachers are more than communicators, more than professionals, more than motivators. They are persons dealing with persons. In order to build better relationships, teachers need to be... -
Jaime Jorge - Dialogue with a World-Renowned Adventist Violinist Grade 10-LifelongStudying to be a doctor, Jaime Jorge felt God’s calling to a full-time music ministry. Jorge talks about his family’s influence and that of other artists. He also talks of his spirituality and what his life was like growing up as a Christian. -
James Graves - Dialogue with a Supreme Court Judge in Mississippi Grade 11-Lifelong"Graves was born in Hinds County, Mississippi, and graduated from Sumner Hill High School in Clinton, where he was valedictorian of his class. He completed a B.A. degree in sociology from Millsaps College, where he met and studied the Bible with Betty,... -
Joan Coggin - Dialogue with an international health-care ambassador Grade 11-LifelongJoan Coggin answers questions regarding her career and faith - What has been the impact of the heart team? Did you always want to be a cardiologist? What influence has your Christian faith had on your professional career? -
John Ap - Dialogue with an Adventist urban and tourism planner Grade 11-LifelongJohn Ap answers questions regarding his career, faith, and keeping the Sabbath - How does being in the tourism business affect your vacation time? How do you handle the Sabbath problem in a school where teachers are required to work five and a half days a... -
Jordi Baget - Dialogue with an Adventist Painter from Spain Grade 10-LifelongBaget discusses how he became a painter and also how he paints. He talks about what gives him the greatest satisfaction in his work and how being a Christian has affected his life as an artist. -
Joseph Wolff - Missionary Extraordinaire Tertiary-LifelongMaxwell recounts Joseph Wolff's missionary journey. Joseph Wolff’s astonishing career is in itself fascinating, but for Seventh-day Adventists it holds unique interest, for in all his dangerous journeying he announced the second coming of Christ on the... -
Josh McDowell Daily Devotionals for Youth & Families Kindergarten-Lifelong"Check out Josh McDowell’s Daily Devotions for Families and Youth. Launch yourself on an unforgettable adventure in making right choices. The daily readings and reflection questions may make you laugh or really think, and each will help you discover... -
Joy - The Secret of Being Content Tertiary-LifelongWhat is joy and how can I get some? Find out the difference between joy and happiness and some pointers on how to have joy in your life. If you take a look at this article, you'll find you can have joy no matter what life throws at you. -
Ken D. Bilima - Dialogue with an Adventist Diplomat from Malawi Grade 10-LifelongHow many Seventh-Day Adventists do you know of that are referred to as His Excellency? Mr. Bilima tells about his family background, his educational experiences, his work in diplomatic service, and many more interesting aspects of his work and life. -
Kids - How To Shape Their Lives Kindergarten-Grade 12Formerly published as Children in the Shadows, this book addresses how to instill a sense of wonder responsibility, and self-worth in children. Drawing from her 27 years of teaching, Ruth Jaegar Buntain shares insights on how parents and teachers can... -
Kim Gangte - Dialogue with an Adventist member of parliament in India Grade 11-LifelongKim Gangte answers questions regarding her life and career - 1, 5, 7 How did you become involved in working for human rights? What message do you have for Christians who would like to get involved in politics? Do you see any role for the Adventist Church in... -
Labeling or Loving? Tertiary-Lifelong"Jesus refused to label. Why? Because He saw the hope of this man's future rather than the problems of his past. It wasn't about who this man had been or what he did, but about what God was going to do with him instead. "'This happened so that the... -
Lars Justinen - Dialogue with an Adventist illustrator and artist Grade 11-LifelongLars Justinen answers questions regarding his faith and career - Did you have any formal art training? With technology affecting every area of life, how do you perceive its effect on art? How do you feel your Christian faith affects your work as an artist? -
Learning to Follow Jesus, Step by Step Preschool-Grade 4This handy reference tabulates Jerry D Thomas' book, Step by Step, in 3 pages. Each of the 30 steps for children include a summary statement and Bible reference. This discipleship resource helps children understand how to live the principles of Ellen... -
Leona Glidden Running - Dialogue with an Adventist linguist and scholar Grade 10-LifelongRunning answers questions regarding language, education, and her career - Why is the study of biblical languages important for a minister? How did you get interested in ancient languages? What is your major satisfaction teaching biblical languages? -
Life - A chemical dilemma? Tertiary"Because it is based on materialism, science implies (at least hypothetically) that everything should be accessible to experiment and empirical validation. Ideally, there shouldn’t be room for faith in a scientific universe, yet the very nature... -
Life in All Its Tenses Tertiary-LifelongArcher tells a story of a man named Clive, and encourages you to look at your personal walk with God in the past, present, and future. -
Lifestyle Commitment - Sample Kindergarten-Grade 12Students and parents review and pledge commitment to a Christian lifestyle as part of the registration process at Escondido Adventist Academy. This concise and clear form is an example other Christian schools find useful to adopt or adapt. -
LifeTalk Radio Kindergarten-LifelongLifeTalk Radio "offers a variety of family-friendly programs sharing God's message of love and redemption 24/7 and designed to grow your faith, strengthen your relationships and improve your health." For "character-building stories,... -
Linda Hyder Ferry - Dialogue with a physician for such a time as this Grade 11-LifelongLinda Hyder Ferry answers questions regarding her life, mission, and career - So what led you to this dynamic mission to combat smoking? What about those who say you should just pray? So what exactly does nicotine do? What’s the real killer? -
Living the Christian Life in an Alien Culture Grade 11-Lifelong"As alien in a strange land, we as Christians are called upon to live honorable and morally upright lives so that people will glorify God, and so that we will fulfill our mission to those around us." -
Living with Certainty in Times of Trouble Tertiary-Lifelong"Stories of tragedy and tribulation, trouble and trial, punctuate the pages of Scripture. From Joseph to Jeremiah and from Job to John the Baptist, these stories talk about trouble affecting God’s followers. Even the Messiah, the hope of Israel,... -
Ljiljana (Lilo) Ljubisic - Dialogue with an Adventist world-class athlete Grade 10-LifelongLjiljana Ljubisic answers questions regarding her life and career - What has helped you most to be successful? What was the cause of your blindness? What made you decide to become an athlete? -
Making Life Work: Putting God's Wisdom into Action Grade 9-LifelongBill and Lynne Hybels present a practical guidebook based on the wisdom of the book of Proverbs. Based on a series of Bill Hybel's sermons, he takes on subjects such as choosing friends wisely, managing anger, cultivating compassion, developing discipline,... -
Manuel Escorcio - Dialogue with a South African international singer Grade 11-LifelongManuel Escorcio answers questions about his ministry and career in music, including: You were a highly successful opera star; now you are in a Christian musical ministry. What is the difference, and how do you feel about the change? What brought you to add... -
Marilyn C. Savedra - Dialogue with an Adventist nurse educator and researcher Grade 11-LifelongSavedra answers questions regarding her life, faith, and career – What led you to choose nursing as your profession? Did you encounter difficulties due to your Adventist beliefs? How do you keep your relationship with God fresh and vibrant? -
Marilyn Fargo - Dialogue with an Adventist Specialist in Conciliation Tertiary-Lifelong"Peace is the essence of God's character, and He gives it to those who follow Him. Peace is about working with the Holy Spirit and being committed to applying God's Word to everyday situations. Those who want to work in conflict resolution must have a... -
Mario H Ochoa - Dialogue With the Executive Vice President of ADRA International Grade 11-Lifelong"Attorney Mario H. Ochoa is the executive vice president of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency International (ADRA), with headquarters at Silver Spring, Maryland, U.S.A. His duties include program and project supervision, staff training coordination,... -
Mario Veloso - Dialogue with an Adventist poet from Chile Grade 10-LifelongMario Veloso answers questions such as: "Your journey to Adventism began by accident? Why do you write poetry? And In your formative years as a poet, who influenced you the most?" -
Marrying a Non-Christian? TertiaryYou may be one to have a question like “They go to church with me; I’m just sure they’ll convert eventually, would it be alright to date them?“ Perhaps even a question like “If they are a non-Christian with good morals, should... -
Mary Atieno Ang'awa, an Adventist Judge in Kenya's High Court Grade 11-LifelongMary Atieno Ang’awa answers questions such as: "As a woman judge in a part of the world where male dominance is prevalent, how do you feel? You are known as a no-nonsense judge. Being a judge and a Seventh-day Adventist at the same time, do you... -
Mary Grace Gellekanao - Dialogue with a Unique Concert Pianist Grade 11-Lifelong"Never give up, for God is in control. At times I feel like giving up, but then I pray, and find in God the strength and comfort and love I need to carry on. I thank Him for He's always there to see me through. The great thing is that He's there for you,... -
Meatless Diet - Moving Beyond Intellectual Assent? Tertiary-Lifelong"Meat eating and its industry are harmful to human beings and our environment. Vegetarianism is a better way of life. No doubt about that. But when we speak of vegetarianism as a “better way of life,” do we move beyond scientific investigation... -
Michael A Comberiate - Dialogue with an Adventist rocket scientist Grade 11-Lifelong"Michael A. Comberiate, a systems manager for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), in Greenbelt, Maryland, has worked at the Goddard Space Flight Center since 1969. He holds a master’s degree in electrical engineering from the... -
Michael Abiola Omolewa - Dialogue with an Adventist ambassador and permanent delegate to UNESCO Tertiary-LifelongProfessor Michael Abiola Omolewa, a Seventh-day Adventist from Nigeria, is his country’s current ambassador and permanent delegate to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). -
Milton S Afonso - Dialogue With an Adventist Philanthropist in Brazil Grade 11-Lifelong"Dr. Milton Soldani Afonso is a Seventh-day Adventist lawyer and businessman entirely committed to the advance of the church's mission in the world. He and his family own more than 20 companies in Brazil, the most important of which is the Golden Cross,... -
Miracles Happen Through Prayer Grade 11-LifelongTobing describes her and her husband's experience with prayer while in graduate school in the Philippines. -
Mixed Marriages Among Adventists Tertiary-Lifelong"Not too long ago, we could have all expected to be born, raised, and married in the same little village. Most likely our life partner would have been the boy or girl next door. Naturally, we would have been of the same race, shared the same culture,... -
My Brook Cherith - When life dries up on you Grade 11-LifelongSally Lam-Phoon testifies that God supplied abundantly throughout her ministry in Asia: the ravens showed up at the opportune time; the water from the brook seemed sure. It was not a gushing river but a trickling brook that sustained them from year to year. -
My Journey to Faith Grade 11-LifelongMarco Antonia Huaco Palomino tells his personal story of his exploration into philosophy and science and finding the correlation between faith and scientific research. -
My Journey to Truth Grade 11-LifelongEdmond Cao tells the story of how he went from being a Buddhist to becoming an Adventist and the impact of two men and two Bibles. -
My Principles Grade 6-LifelongThe Christian's life must be governed, oriented, directed, led by principles that are applied in different situations of life. These are my principles, all of which emanate from the Word of God, from the writings of Ellen White and from my personal convictions.... -
My Search for Truth Grade 11-LifelongShanmuganathan tells his personal story of how he turned to the Bible and became a Christian. -
My Worship Book Grade 1-Grade 4This teacher-created resource will help deepen a child’s worship experience & equip children to lead out in family worship. -
Nathan Greene - Dialogue With an Adventist Illustrator Grade 11-Lifelong"Greene is still in the beginning stages of his career as an illustrator. Yet, in his early 30s, he has worked for such renowned clients as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Christianity Today, Focus on the Family, World Book Encyclopedia,... -
Nery Cruz - Dialogue with an Adventist Artist in Puerto Rico Grade 11-LifelongNery Cruz answers questions regarding his career and faith - When was the first time you knew you had a special ability to draw and to paint? Do you think artistic ability is something you are born with, or is it learned? As an artist, do you have opportunities... -
Neville Clouten - Dialogue with an Adventist Architect and Artist Grade 11-LifelongNeville Clouten has a passion for the "centrality of creativity in human experience." Take a look at the fascinating answers Dr. Clouten gives to questions about his life and work in the artistic world. He explains his philosophy of art, the creative... -
New Testament Grade 8-LifelongThe Adventist Book Center sells books and other material on the topic of the New Testament including the following titles: The Joy of the Gospel; Caught Between Two Worlds; Christ's Object Lessons; Exploring Hebrews: A Devotional Commentary; God Cares; In... -
No Reserve! No Retreat! No Regret! Grade 11-Lifelong"William Borden knew he would be an heir to a large estate. And when wealth came his way, he also knew he would give thousands of dollars to missions. In 1904, at age 16, he graduated from high school and took a year off to travel around the world. It... -
Our Lives, Our Work - What Kind of Influence Do We Exert? TertiaryDavid’s experience confronts us with two questions: what kind of people do we attract? What happens to those people because of their association with us? -
Out of Mongolia, a Transforming Experience Grade 11-Lifelong"Looking for an opportunity to be involved in volunteer ministry, I was browsing through the Adventist Volunteer web site (adventistvolunteers.org). One item caught my attention: Mongolia was... -
Phetsile Kholekile Dlamini - Dialogue with the Swaziland Minister for Health and Social Welfare Grade 11-Lifelong"Be strong in your faith. Be close to Jesus. Develop principles of living that would be in harmony with the ideal Jesus sets before you. Don’t let anything cheapen your body or mind. Listen to God’s call early in your life. Let Him mold you... -
Phil MacKay - Dialogue with an Adventist Painter of Wildlife in Australia Grade 11-Lifelong"Australia's native rainbow lorikeet, a living rainbow of colors, leaps off the page. A sugar-glider is rendered in such lifelike detail you half-expect it to start moving. Painting after painting of wildlife and flora produced with meticulous accuracy... -
Physical Education, Sports and Christian Outreach Kindergarten-Grade 12Is there a place for fitness and sports in the Adventist concept of balanced education? Physical development should form one side of the equilateral triangle of true education. A person's play life is as important as any other part of his or her life. Five... -
Pilgrims Progress Childrens Ministry Curriculum Grade 1-Grade 6A 12 lesson curriculum built on a continued story version of Pilgrim's Progress. Designed for a weekly inner-city outreach setting, this could be adapted to a variety of children's Christian education venues. the benefits of being able to edit and improve... -
Prayer and the Meaning of Life Tertiary-Lifelong"What a tragedy it would be to walk through life without any indication of why we walk or where the path leads us! The journey of life is worthwhile in itself. But this journey has a meaning! The Holy Scriptures teach us about the existing relationship... -
Prayer Walks Grade 3-Grade 818 guided prayer experiences developed by Canadian teachers during Kids in Discipleship training. Each page includes 5-6 prompts for a group prayer experience. Some are designed for specific class, home or church settings or outdoors. Titles include: Assurance,... -
Pre-marital Sex Among Seventh-day Adventist Youth in Botswana and Possibilities for Preventative Action Tertiary-Lifelong"This research set out to investigate factors that lead to seemingly prevalent pre-marital sex by Botswana Seventh-day Adventist youth aging between 12 and 30 years. A 31-item questionnaire, divided into four sections, was used on a group of 45 youths.... -
Prepare to meet your God Grade 5-LifelongDivine counsel encourages us to search the Scriptures, to pray fervently, to preach the good news of salvation and to fight against sin with the power of Christ and obtain holiness. In this way we will be prepared for our encounter with Him. -
Proof Positive - How to Reliably Combat Disease and Achieve Optimal Health Through Nutrition and Lifestyle Grade 12-Lifelong"This 560-page book tells, in easy-to-understand language, how to fight disease and achieve optimal health through proper lifestyle and nutrition. Offers outstanding resource material and is packed with eye-catching visual aids." Helpful resource... -
Rachel Nyirabu - Dialogue With the Wife of Tanzania's Ambassador to the U.S.A Grade 11-Lifelong"Rachel Nyirabu is more than the spouse of Tanzania's ambassador to the United States. She is a world traveler, a successful career woman, a well-respected citizen of her country, a down-to-earth mom, a friendly hostess, and a humble Christian." -
Raymond Romand - Dialogue with an Adventist neurobiologist in France Grade 11-LifelongDr. Raymond Romand answers questions about his career and conversion - How and when did you decide to become a scientist? Was the Adventist environment helpful in leading you to these decisions in your intellectual and professional life? You were a student... -
Reflecting His Image - A Practical Application to Christian Living Unit Grade 9-Grade 12This unit "is intended to help [students] develop a relationship with Christ and learn how to function in a practical manner as Christians in the 21st century. Objectives of this unit are as follows: Analyze what it is to live as a Christian in the 21st... -
Richard Hart - Dialogue with an Adventist Health-Care Administrator Focused on International Service Grade 11-Lifelong"Clearly, Dr. Hart’s vision extends to the farthest reaches of the globe. His early involvement in student missionary work was key in the development of the student missions program at Loma Linda University and the Social Action Community Health... -
Romualdo Costa - Dialogue with an Adventist Landscape Painter from Uruguay Grade 11-Lifelong"Romualdo’s innate talent for drawing and painting manifested itself early, and, with the encouragement of an art teacher, began to blossom during his adolescence. Soon painting became Costa’s passion, and for decades he has painted almost... -
Rumors of Things Unseen Grade 11-LifelongNicoll talks about Star Wars and stellar redshifts, universe expansion, quantum field theory, cosmic waves, and many more things involved in physics and astronomy. Take a look at what he has to say as he interweaves scripture into his observations. -
Ruy Vieira - Dialogue with an Adventist Creationist in Brazil Grade 11-Lifelong"His parents had little or no interest in religion, and they hardly cared about passing Christian beliefs to their children. His teachers all the way through high school were agnostics and evolutionists. Fed on a steady diet of these twin systems, Ruy... -
Shall We Dance? Tertiary-Lifelong"Is this indicative of an approaching death to Adventism's unique lifestyle? Perhaps not. Adventism is more than a way of life. Its heart, its foundation, its crown is the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is a living faith. Those who identify Adventism with... -
Sharing Books Grade 1-LifelongThe Adventist Book Center has books on Adventist Beliefs, for Children/Teens, on Christian Living/Spiritual Growth, Healthful Living, Marriage/Family, and other topics that can be used as gifts for students, teachers, and volunteers. They can also be used... -
Shattered Dreams - God's Unexpected Pathway to Joy Grade 9-LifelongIf God loves me, why does life hurt so much? Counselor and author Larry Crabb writes about experiencing a joy-filled encounter with Christ, a life-arousing community with others, and a powerful transformation of our interior worlds that makes us more like... -
Shattered Dreams and Bright Hope Tertiary-LifelongGod is a God of imperfect people. Evans tells the story of a man whose dreams were shattered by tragedy, yet he pursued a career to help others achieve that dream. -
Should I Drink Wine for My Health? Tertiary-Lifelong"About 10 years ago, in my early teens, I pledged not to drink any beverage containing alcohol. Thus far, I am keeping my promise, and have no regrets. Recently, however, I’ve been reading reports about the health benefits of drinking wine regularly.... -
Should We Always Tell the Truth, Even When Life is at Stake? Tertiary-Lifelong"The question of truth-telling has become a troubling issue... What does it mean? Is it necessary? Consequences: are they to be weighed in? God is faithful: He keeps His own. Jesus is our ultimate model." -
Sientje Mewengkang - Dialogue with an Adventist Congresswoman in Indonesia Grade 11-LifelongSientje Mewengkang answers questions regarding her career and her faith - How would you describe your first interaction with Adventists? Have you ever been challenged for keeping your faith in the Lord? How can you witness to the central government in Jakarta,... -
Sir James Carlisle - Dialogue with the Governor General of Antigua and Barbuda Grade 11-LifelongSir James Carlisle answers questions regarding his career and his faith - How were you attracted to Adventism? Do you find opportunities to witness for your faith in connection with your work? Is your family involved in Christian activities? -
Siriporn Tantipoonwinai - Dialogue with an Adventist educational leader in Thailand. Grade 11-Lifelong"Dr. Siriporn (or Dr. Tan, as she is known by her friends outside Thailand) is not a tall person. But that has not prevented her from reaching high into circles of influence and leadership in ways that are rarely heard of for an Adventist in a non-Christian... -
Society of Friends - Quakers Grade 5-LifelongFGC provides resources and opportunities that educate and invite members and attenders to experience, individually and corporately, God's living presence, and to discern and follow God's leadings. FGC reaches out to seekers and to other religious bodies inside... -
Spirit Warrior Grade 7-LifelongKee's story is a fascinating journey into the world of the Navajo People. Their cultural richness. Their struggles to rise above a negative historical backdrop. The ongoing spiritual battles with the darkest side of "bad medicine." The difficulties... -
Spiritual Growth Kindergarten-LifelongThe Adventist Book Center sells books and other material about the topic of spiritual growth, including the follow titles: 5 Steps to Christlike Living; Ambassadors: Studies on the 13 Apostles; The Apocalyptic Vision and the Neutering of Adventism; The Battle... -
Spiritual Habits for the Heart Grade 9-LifelongA series of short practical lessons on spiritual disciplines that facilitate connecting with God to reflect the character of Jesus. Disciplines are organized in three sections: 1. Connecting to the mind of Christ by allowing his words to shape my life... -
Steliana Sandu - Dialogue with an Adventist Researcher in Romania Grade 11-Lifelong"I would encourage young people to choose a career in research. It offers stability, involvement in many interesting projects, and many travel opportunities. It also requires long-term dedication. It takes 20 years’ hard work to become a specialized... -
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Stewards of Hope Tertiary-Lifelong"Hope is the power to face our fears and, through Christ, overcome them, and to live as a people redeemed not only from sin, but also from fear, anxiety, doubt, and isolation." -
Teaching Truth - A Biblical Paradigm Tertiary-LifelongThis paper highlights the significance of truth for the Christian worldview, analyzes the inadequacy of representative secular criteria for truth, identifies a Christian response to the truth search, explores various truth issues, examines the dilemma of error... -
Teaching With Words - Speeches by Gordon Bietz Kindergarten-LifelongDownload the manuscripts of memorable sermons and speeches given by Gordon Bietz, past president of Southern Adventist University. -
Team Ministry Youth Spiritual Gifts Inventory Grade 6-Grade 12Purchase this simple questionnaire with self-scoring answer sheet and spiritual gift descriptions to help tweens and teens understand their spiritual growth and how to better serve using and developing God-given gifts. -
Teens Tank Up with Spiritual Fuel Kindergarten-Grade 12This TEACH journal article reports on Australian young people leading out in spiritual programs. -
Temperance Grade 7-LifelongAlthough society has changed markedly since Ellen White lived and wrote, the principles she stressed regarding temperance remain remarkably relevant to contemporary life. Alcohol and other forms of intemperance destroy health, moral fiber, and spiritual discernment... -
Ten Reasons Why I Believe in God Grade 11-LifelongGod is real. Hammerly has faith in God and gives 10 of the many reasons for his conviction. -
Ten Reasons Why I Choose to Remain an Adventist Grade 11-LifelongAfter asking the questions "Why do I stay in the church?" and "Why do I put up with all the problems I find within the church?", Pastor Dan Smith discusses ten reasons why he chooses to remain an Adventist. -
The Adventist Home Kindergarten-LifelongThis compilation contains practical counsel for Christian families, including guidance on where to locate the home and how to make it pleasant, and counsel on how to get along with other family members. Search the complete published writings of Ellen G. White... -
The Amazing Power of God's Word Grade 11-LifelongMaria Emilia became a doctor soon after giving her life to Christ. She tells an amazing story of a hospitalized psychiatric patient and how a life was affected by the reading of God’s Word. -
The Christian Student's Search for God's Will - A Counseling Perspective for Christian Educators Tertiary-LifelongLam-Phoon attempts to "clarify what God's will is, taking into consideration the tension that the freedom of choice creates." She briefly explores "what it means to follow God's will in spite of circumstances and despite our inherent sinful... -
The Christian's Pursuit, Accumulation, and Use of Wealth Tertiary-LifelongAnderson explores the "prominent features of a capitalistic economic system and compares these to Biblical values relating to business." -
The Church - Knowing and Living Its Purpose Tertiary-Lifelong"The purpose of the church is to reveal God to the world, to be a classroom of discipleship training, to demonstrate how redeemed people live in community, and to partner with God in His mission." -
The Church as a Social Support for Women – Perspectives of Female Members of Selected Seventh-day Adventist Churches Tertiary-Lifelong“This study was designed to discover to what extent female members of Seventh-day Adventist churches perceive their church as providing them with social support...In comparing the women on the basis of ethnicity, the Black women had a higher perception... -
The Common Rule - Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction Grade 9-LifelongTired of distractions in our technology saturated society? Useful in secondary and tertiary classrooms in addition to personal life, this resource offers a set of simple "daily and weekly practices designed to form us in the love of God and neighbor."... -
The Cry of Rosy Tertiary"The ultimate question in terms of my own salvation is not how many lives I have changed or how much injustice I have prevented, but how much of myself I have given to another human being in need. Right now I don't know where Rosy, her mother and baby... -
The Effects of Religion on Mental Health - Implications for Seventh-day Adventists Tertiary-LifelongBailey assess[es] associations between religious orientation, denominational loyalty, religious commitment and purpose in life in a social work program including Adventists and non-Adventists. -
The Fish Philosophy Tertiary-LifelongDoes everyone on your campus enjoy what they do? The FISH! Philosophy is a motivational program that seeks to implement four suggested strategies to increase employee retention and motivate them to make a difference in their work. In the process, they will... -
The Five Excuses of Moses Tertiary-Lifelong"The powerful image of an Egyptian prince, prophet, and military general who led millions of people out of slavery is what we remember from our childhood stories. We saw the picture of a bigger-than-life character and thought, “Wow! I could never... -
The Friendship Factor Tertiary-Lifelong"Stress is the definer of modern life. With or without reason, real or imagined, everyone--from children to elderly persons--seems to feel the impact of stress. How can one live a stress-free life? Is there a single factor that can lessen stress and increase... -
The Hidden Bible Grade 11-Lifelong"The Bible has truly become a light in my path and a never-failing guide amidst darkness. Moreover, the safest place and efficient way is to have God’s Word in our heart, in our soul, and in our life." -
The Journey Must Go On! TertiaryWith a test of loyalty, a national responsibility, and a tug at his heart, Mishael has a story to tell. "The road has been long; the journey as been rough; the struggles have been many. Yet through it all, I have seen God bid me come higher, holding on... -
The Making of a Candle - The Making of a Christian Grade 5-Grade 8A class worship activity sheet, including the link to an informative and inspiring candle making video. After watching the video clip, students write their answers to three prompts, and then discuss their comparisons of candle making steps to those of growing... -
The Road to Jesus Grade 11-Lifelong"The news was absolutely shocking. For years, my friend was a convinced atheist. Agnosticism held its sway over his entire approach to life. Then one day in late 1991, he broke the news to me: He had decided to join the Seventh-day Adventist Church. I... -
The Secret in the Acorn - A Kid's View of Fundamental Biblical Teachings Grade 1-Grade 8This is a delightful storybook, for “children” young and old. Its theme is to present the beliefs and practices of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in a way children can enjoy and comprehend. Charming illustrations for the many stories were designed... -
The Stranger in the Road Grade 11-Lifelong"The parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) calls us to minister in love and compassion to those suffering strangers who lie in our pathway. My father was once one of these. Here is his story." -
The Validity of the Growing Disciples in Community Model Among Adolescents in Seventh-day Adventist Schools in North America Grade 9-Grade 12Purpose of the Study: There is little empirical research about discipleship, and particularly discipleship and adolescents. An understanding of Christian discipleship might, however, be an antidote for a growing trend toward consumer mentality in the... -
Three Men Meet Jesus Tertiary-LifelongMark Finley talks about three men that met Jesus - Simon, the thief, and the Roman centurion. -
To Be a Witness - The Call and the Challenge Grade 9-LifelongThis article includes six basic principles to shape the life of a witness, each with supporting biblical references. -
Together Growing Fruitful Disciples Framework Grade 5-LifelongTeachers may find this Christian spiritual growth framework a useful tool to hook various components of current curriculum and extra-curricular spiritual growth activities together to evaluate holistic spiritual growth opportunities available to their students... -
Tolstoy and the Bible - A complex relationship Grade 11-Lifelong"A moral philosopher. A social reformer. A political critic. A great writer.A self-renouncing mystic. No one fits these descriptions as well as Leo Tolstoy, perhaps the greatest novelist Russia has produced. Tolstoy (1828-1910) wielded the pen not to... -
Transforming Prayer Tertiary-LifelongIn briefly recapturing parts of the story of Jonah, Jordache points out some of the knowledge that Jonah had about prayer. Jonah knew who he was talking to; in praying he was honest with God; and he committed himself to a course of action. Prayer can move... -
True Independence Tertiary-LifelongCharles Taylor talks about dependence, independence, and the freedom experienced only through Christ. -
Using the Growing Disciples Inventory to Assess Christian Spiritual Development Grade 6-TertiaryThis 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation introduces the Growing Disciples Inventory (GDI) as a self-assessment of Christian spiritual development, freely available to Adventist schools through growingfuitfuldisciples.com/gdi.... -
Values, Manners, and Fundamental Beliefs Newsletter Kindergarten-Grade 8This Indiana Conference teacher newsletter features Christian values, manners at school, and Adventist fundamental beliefs, with brief thoughts on Adventist heritage, creative Sabbath activities, family healthy lifestyle and eating habits, events to remember/celebrate... -
VG1 Perspectives on Values - A Project Affirmation Publication Kindergarten-Grade 12This book contains essays from distinguished educators and ministers on values. Find out how values are formed, how they are changed, and how they form a vital foundation to a Christ-centered life. -
VG2 Adventist Schools Do Make a Difference! A Report on Valuegenesis Kindergarten-Grade 12Do Adventist schools make a difference? V. Bailey Gillespie shares results from the first and second Valuegenesis studies on faith, values, and commitment in Adventist schools. Over 30,000 respondents from across North America participated in this two-phase... -
Victor Issa - Dialogue with an Adventist sculptor with a vision for the beautiful Grade 11-LifelongVictor Issa answers questions regarding his life and career - What sets your sculpture apart from others? Does your cultural or ethnic background affect your work? How do you balance the family/work aspect of your life? -
Vietnam - 25 years later Grade 11-Lifelong"The work of Adventists among the Vietnamese in the United States has flourished. There are now 12 fully organized congregations; eight of them possess their own facilities, which were built with their own sacrificial efforts and resources. They are faithful... -
Virginia-Gene Rittenhouse - Dialogue with a Musician with an Up-Tempo Vision for Adventist Education Grade 11-Lifelong"Rittenhouse has indelibly stamped Adventist culture with her vision of musical activism. Music has been her work of a lifetime, and yet her vitality today is scarcely less than when she first started the New England Youth Ensemble in 1970. With that... -
We Can Keep Them in the Church Kindergarten-LifelongWhat keeps young people in the church? A sense of belonging. In this compilation, Myrna Tetz and Gary L. Hopkins share action driven stories, interviews, and personal testimonies of how to make a difference in the lives of young people. Each story emphasizes... -
What Debt? Grade 11-LifelongDavid Birkenstock talks about the story of forgiving debt in Matthew 18:21-35 and relates it to a personal experience. -
What is the Purpose of Prayer? Tertiary-LifelongEveryone has questions about pray. Why tell God what we want or need if He already knows? Are miracles not happening because we aren't praying enough? Look at the seven purposes of prayer given in this article. Perhaps your question(s) will be answered with... -
What Shall I Wear? TertiarySamuele Bacchiocchi covers seven principles for Christian dress. "Clothes do not make a Christian, but Christians reveal their identity through their clothes and appearance." -
Where Are All the Children Gone? Preschool-TertiaryThis 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation speaks about enrollment in Adventist schools in North America, which has been on a precipitous slide for the past 30 plus years, despite the fact that church membership has gone up by 70% during that same period... -
Where is God When Life Hurts? Tertiary-Lifelong"Is my God aloof? Does He stand over me, as a towering despot demanding my surrender to His will? Does He cloister Himself in enclaves of serenity rarely looking down upon my anguish? If this were the case, I could not believe in Him. But for the cross,... -
Who Should Do Theology? Tertiary-Lifelong"Doing theology is a privilege and an ongoing process that may lead those involved to an ever-deeper understanding and greater appreciation of God and salvation and a vibrant relationship with Him." -
Why Bother Praying? Tertiary-Lifelong"The Bible says that ‘God is the same yesterday and today and forever.’ So anything you say to Him will not change Him. God knows everything anyway. He says, for example, ‘Before they call I will answer.’ What good does praying... -
With All Your Might Tertiary-LifelongPenny Mahon, a college teacher, talks about the mediocre tasks of life that we may not thoroughly enjoy. She makes reference to a painting by the famous Jan Vermeer and talks about doing those little tasks with all our might. -
Work out Your Salvation? TertiaryWhat did the apostle mean by saying 'work out your own salvation'? Paul is appealing for a life and a lifestyle consistent with the demands of faith. -
Yolanda Morales Romero - Dialogue with an Adventist Judge in Mexico City Grade 11-LifelongYolanda Morales Romero answers questions regarding her interest in legal work and her professional career. She also talks about her relationship with God and her connection with Him in her work as a judge. -
Yoshinori Namihira - Dialogue with an Adventist optical fiber research engineer in Japan Grade 11-TertiaryYoshinori Namihira answers questions regarding his life, faith, and career – What kind of problems do you have working in a non-Adventist organization, and how do you handle these problems successfully? In your workplace, how do you make up for Sabbath... -
You'll Never Make it Through Graduate School Grade 11-LifelongFord, a chemistry professor, reflects on how he maintained his faith amidst the struggles of graduate studies.