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The Heart Of The Seventh-Day Adventist Health Message, John Skrzypaszek

John Skrzypaszek

The article explores the circumstances relating to the historical emergence of the Seventh-day Adventist Health Message. The author raises the question whether the vision given to Ellen White, during her opening Sabbath prayer on Friday evening, June 5, 1863, was simply a matter of coincidence? Or, in view of the prevailing views and practices was God’s choice to communicate at such a specific point of time, intentional? In this context, the author explores the heart of the heath message suggesting that the “Otsego Health” vision drew attention to what matters to God most, namely spiritual health. Secondly, it prompted an …

When, Where, And Why Did The Change From Sabbath To Sunday Worship Take Place In The Early Church?, Robert K. Mciver

Robert McIver

It is evident that Jesus and his earliest followers all observed the seventh-day Sabbath. After all, the earliest followers of Jesus were all pious Jews. That Luke observes – almost in passing – that it was Jesus’ custom to attend synagogue on Sabbaths (Luke 4:16) is only to be expected. Yet, today, most Christians observe Sunday as the day of worship, not the Sabbath. This article traces the evidence that has been used to answer the key questions, “When, where and why did the change in the day of worship from Sabbath to Sunday take place.”

A few writers attempt …

The Sabbath In The Gospel Of Matthew: A Paradigm For Understanding The Law In Matthew?, Robert K. Mciver

Robert McIver

No abstract provided.

Why Are Vacations So Exhausting?, Howard Schaap

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"What do we mean by 'vacation'? Is vacation about relaxation or adventure? What do we even mean by those terms? Does vacation really give you a break?"

Posting about retreating from every day activities­­­­­­­­ from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/why-are-vacations-so-exhausting/

Antidote To Busyness, David J. Mulder

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"We complain about our busyness, but I wonder if it’s a false complaint…perhaps more of humble-brag?"

Posting about ­­­­­­­­an appropriate work-life balance from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/the-antidote-to-busyness/

Sabbath Intentions, Teresa Terhaar

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

"I found myself continually challenged and increasingly convicted that I needed to change my personal Sabbath practices."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­understanding Sabbath rest from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/sabbath-intentions/

Clergy Stress, Complex Trauma And Sabbath Practice : A Study On Sabbath Practice As Healing Process For Clergy Serving In Stressful Appointments, Randoph Wayne Kanipe

ATS Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Gift Of Rest, Aaron Baart

Faculty Work Comprehensive List

Posting about ­­­­­­­­the blessing of Sabbath rest from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/the-gift-of-rest/

Balancing Rhythms Of Rest And Work (Overview), Theology Of Work Project, David Kim, Leah Archibald

Theology of Work Project

• Created to Rest: Entering Into Joyful Communion With God
• Commanded to Rest: The Impact of the Fall
• Why People Can’t Rest – Human Nature Revealed in the Hebrew Scriptures
• How Rest is Restored – Sabbath & Jesus’ Redemption in the New Testament
  • Is a Weekly Sabbath Observance Expected of Christians?
• How Christians Can Experience Deeper Rest
• Rest and Work: Conclusions