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Follow The Good Shepherd, Joseph Khabbaz Sep 2022

Follow The Good Shepherd, Joseph Khabbaz

The Main Thing Devotional

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.” John 10:11

It is not about how fast we go but how closely we follow.


God Still Wants You!, Joseph Khabbaz Sep 2022

God Still Wants You!, Joseph Khabbaz

The Main Thing Devotional

And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. (Luke 15:20)

Transformation starts with a revelation of God’s character.


God-The Answer, Adrienne J. Royo May 2021

God-The Answer, Adrienne J. Royo

Faculty Works

During the past year and a half, with COVID-19 raging across the globe, there have been many instances when there could be doubt as to where God is, queries as to what He is doing, and musing as to how we are going to get out of this situation. But, we must be constantly turning to the Word of God, and His promises, to have the assurance that; even though, sin is raging, God is still in charge and working things out in the best way Anxiety and fears can be turned over to God, knowing that He is the …


Social Media As A Tool For Evangelism Among Youth And Young Adults, Trisney Bocala May 2021

Social Media As A Tool For Evangelism Among Youth And Young Adults, Trisney Bocala

Student Research

This research aims to answer the question of which social media platforms youth prefer and what types of content they prefer. Using data collected from a quantitative survey, this research seeks to identify the most-used social media platforms and most appealing formats of content so that Seventh-day Adventist churches, media organizations, and digital missionaries can more effectively utilize social media as a tool for evangelism among youth, defined as 15 to 24 years of age.


For Our Sakes: An Incarnational And Systemic Approach To The Challenge Of Poverty, Alan Parker Nov 2020

For Our Sakes: An Incarnational And Systemic Approach To The Challenge Of Poverty, Alan Parker

Faculty Works

How do Christians face the challenge of poverty? This paper proposes a grace-based approach to poverty. By recognizing our poverty and how God has shown grace to us, we are inspired to care for the poverty of others. The problem of the poor, which includes us, is not material poverty but broken relationships. Solving poverty requires that one enter into the world of the poor person and to see the richness that they have, even in their material poverty. The entire system of broken relationships must be repaired and the goal must be the restoration of shalom. We will therefore …


Gratitude Attitude, Adrienne J. Royo Oct 2020

Gratitude Attitude, Adrienne J. Royo

Faculty Works

As a member of this world's community we must be aware of other's needs, look for ways to make a difference, and pay attention to God's ongoing blessings. Our talents and skills can make a difference in other people's lives.


A Light In The Darkness, Joseph Khabbaz Oct 2020

A Light In The Darkness, Joseph Khabbaz

The Main Thing Devotional

Even the darkest places are not out of reach from God’s light.

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. - John 1:5


Surprise!, Joseph Khabbaz Oct 2020

Surprise!, Joseph Khabbaz

The Main Thing Devotional

God's surprises might be perplexing, but they are always life-changing.

And it happened, as they were greatly perplexed about this, that behold, two men stood by them in shining garments. - Luke 24:4


Mourn With Those Who Mourn, Joseph Khabbaz Sep 2020

Mourn With Those Who Mourn, Joseph Khabbaz

The Main Thing Devotional

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You Belong, Anna Bennett Sep 2020

You Belong, Anna Bennett

The Main Thing Devotional

“But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through the fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you. For I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. I give Egypt as your ransom, Cush and Seba in exchange for you. Because …


Power In The Blood, Joseph Khabbaz Sep 2020

Power In The Blood, Joseph Khabbaz

The Main Thing Devotional

The life we are living was purchased through Him dying.

In Him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace - Ephesians 1:7


Never Leaving Or Forsaking, Joseph Khabbaz Sep 2020

Never Leaving Or Forsaking, Joseph Khabbaz

The Main Thing Devotional

Meaningful relationships are best embodied when one is physically present while not being emotionally absent.

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” - Deuteronomy 31:6


God’S Best Plans, Joseph Khabbaz Aug 2020

God’S Best Plans, Joseph Khabbaz

The Main Thing Devotional

In life’s battles, our level of commitment is determined by our measure of remembrance.

The men of Ephraim, though armed with bows, turned back on the day of battle. - Psalm 78:9


Moving Forward, Hand In Hand!, Joseph Khabbaz Aug 2020

Moving Forward, Hand In Hand!, Joseph Khabbaz

The Main Thing Devotional

Just because you feel weary it does not mean you are weak.

But Moses’ hands grew weary, so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it, while Aaron and Hur held up his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side. So his hands were steady until the going down of the sun. - Exodus 17:12


God's Best Plans, Joseph Khabbaz Jul 2020

God's Best Plans, Joseph Khabbaz

The Main Thing Devotional

When we treasure God’s purposes, we can trust His plans.


In Dependence Day, Joseph Khabbaz Jul 2020

In Dependence Day, Joseph Khabbaz

The Main Thing Devotional

When we accept our weakness, that is when God will reveal His strength.


Blessed To Bless, Joseph Khabbaz Apr 2020

Blessed To Bless, Joseph Khabbaz

The Main Thing Devotional

God will often place people in our lives who are in need because He is aware of what we lack.

Now Joseph was the governor of the land, the one who sold grain to all its people. So when Joseph's brothers arrived, they bowed down to him with their faces to the ground. - Genesis 47:7


Devices, Anna Bennett Jan 2020

Devices, Anna Bennett

The Main Thing Devotional

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See A Victory, Anna Bennett Jan 2020

See A Victory, Anna Bennett

The Main Thing Devotional

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Deliverance, Anna Bennett Nov 2019

Deliverance, Anna Bennett

The Main Thing Devotional

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The Gateway To Freedom, Anna Bennett Nov 2019

The Gateway To Freedom, Anna Bennett

The Main Thing Devotional

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Witnessing At Work When It's Taboo To Talk About Religion, Michael E. Cafferky Oct 2019

Witnessing At Work When It's Taboo To Talk About Religion, Michael E. Cafferky

Faculty Works

This article explores an alternative to traditional approaches to evangelism in the workplace. it presents an approach based on using the language of business alone in conversations with coworkers, suppliers and customers. While it is often taboo to talk about religion in secular organizations, opportunities exist for believers to be not just silent witnesses but rather explicit verbal witnesses to Jesus Christ. Business conversations naturally present opportunities to champion the theological identity and character traits of Jesus Christ without mentioning his name.


I Am Second, Anna Bennett Oct 2019

I Am Second, Anna Bennett

The Main Thing Devotional

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One Thing - The Main Thing, Anna Bennett Aug 2019

One Thing - The Main Thing, Anna Bennett

The Main Thing Devotional

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On The Run, Anna Bennett Aug 2019

On The Run, Anna Bennett

The Main Thing Devotional

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Internal Changes, Anna Bennett Aug 2019

Internal Changes, Anna Bennett

The Main Thing Devotional

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Define Your Current Reality, Anna Bennett Aug 2019

Define Your Current Reality, Anna Bennett

The Main Thing Devotional

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The Grass Withers, Anna Bennett Jul 2019

The Grass Withers, Anna Bennett

The Main Thing Devotional

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How To Read The Bible (S.O.A.P.S.), Anna Bennett Jun 2019

How To Read The Bible (S.O.A.P.S.), Anna Bennett

The Main Thing Devotional

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I Will Keep You, Anna Bennett May 2019

I Will Keep You, Anna Bennett

The Main Thing Devotional

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