Elder’s Digest was founded in 1994. This magazine is precisely designed to attend to the needs of local church leaders around the world and to keep them informed and connected.
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
God’s Adopted Podcast - Practical Biblical Training to Help You Live Out God’s Call On Your Life
Victor Aramanda | Christian Coach, Speaker, Christian Author, Author Coach, Lay Ministry Mentor
Do you wonder if you’re living out God’s calling on your life? Do you wish you could hear God and know that He hears you, too? Do you struggle to get in the Word consistently? I am glad you are here! This podcast will help you hear from God so you can be clear on what He’s calling you to do, and understand how to partner with God so you can see Him work with and through you! Hey, I’m Victor. For many years, I tried to be the ”perfect” Christian, but my relationship with God was lost in relig ...
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
114 // Revelation 12 The Woman Her Child and the Dragon
4:41
4:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:41
Reading Chapter 12 of Revelation from a public domain translation of the Bible named the New Heart English Bible translation. - Please feel free to read along with me or just listen. - I hope my reading can be a blessing to you and encouragement to study God's word! I pray that this episode blesses you! Keep growing with the Lord. Here is a basic o…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
113 // Help Grieving Your Loved Ones and Pets Giving Them Back to God
21:57
21:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
21:57
Get a FREE PDF to help with grief and loss which includes a simple prayer with powerful benefits. Here’s the URL: https://godsadopted.com/help-with-grief-01 Today’s episode is about some key steps in handling grief when you lose someone you love, even a pet. Verses to help, Ecc 3 : 1-8, Psalm 34: 18, Psalm 147: 3, Matthew 5: 4, John 14: 1, John 16:…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
112 // Revelation 11 The Prophecy of the Two Witnesses
5:12
5:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:12
Howdy, In this episode I'm reading Chapter 11 of Revelation from a public domain translation of the Bible named the New Heart English Bible translation. - Please feel free to read along with me or just listen. - I hope my reading can be a blessing to you and encouragement to study God's word! I pray that this episode blesses you! Keep growing with …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
111 // Feeling lost - Gods will offers clarity, purpose, and meaning
19:44
19:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:44
Free PDF Download http://GodsAdopted.com/ep_111-GodsPurpose-verses_00 Today’s episode is all about being encouraged or re-encouraged about finding God’s will for your life right where you are at in life in every sense of the meaning of that. Key verses Jeremiah 29 : 11 Isaiah 55 : 8-9 Psalm 139 : 16 Ephesians 2 : 10 Romans 8 : 28 Philippians 2 : 13…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
110 // Revelation 10 The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll
3:24
3:24
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:24
Howdy, In this episode I'm reading Chapter 10 of Revelation from a public domain translation of the Bible named the New Heart English Bible translation. - Please feel free to read along with me or just listen. - I hope my reading can be a blessing to you and encouragement to study God's word! I pray that this episode blesses you! Keep growing with …
…
continue reading
Howdy, In this episode I'm reading Chapter 9 of Revelation from a public domain translation of the Bible named the New Heart English Bible translation. - Please feel free to read along with me or just listen. - I hope my reading can be a blessing to you and encouragement to study God's word! I pray that this episode blesses you! Keep growing with t…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
107 // A Prayer to get closer to God pt. 1
12:15
12:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:15
Today’s episode is all about the first part of a prayer to growing in intimacy with our great God! Be encouraged by James 4: 8 today and draw near to God. I pray that this episode blesses you! Keep growing-on. - Blessings to you, Victor Please Join the God’s Adopted Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/GodsAdoptedPage Learn - https://www.godsado…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
106 // Revelation 8 Silence Trumpets and Cosmic Warnings
4:07
4:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:07
Howdy, In this episode I'm reading Chapter 8 of Revelation from a public domain translation of the Bible named the New Heart English Bible translation. - Please feel free to read along with me or just listen. - I hope my reading can be a blessing to you and encouragement to study God's word! I pray that this episode blesses you! Keep growing with t…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Mentoring as a Way of Life for the Local Church: Everyone Can Be a Mentor — Tom Grove and S. Joseph Kidder
6:43
6:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:43
How everyone can be a mentor, tips on mentoring, how to create a culture of mentorship, and six ways a mentor can benefit the life of a mentee.By Tom Grove and S. Joseph Kidder
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
105 // Buried Emotions NOT Dead - God's help for you today - emotion help 7 of 7
22:12
22:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:12
Learn a way to help you deal with emotions, especially ones that have been buried. Get a FREE Step by Step guide to process your emotions with God’s help. This is part 7 in a 7 part series on emotional health and learning ways to turn them on and off and release them to gain more overall health and LIFE!!! Here’s a link so you can go and download a…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
104 // Revelation 7 The Sealed Servants and a Multitude from Tribulation
4:59
4:59
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:59
Howdy, In this episode I'm reading Chapter 7 of Revelation from a public domain translation of the Bible named the New Heart English Bible translation. - Please feel free to read along with me or just listen. - I hope my reading can be a blessing to you and encouragement to study God's word! I pray that this episode blesses you! Keep growing with t…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Ministry of Deacons and Deaconesses - Part 1 — Ellen G. White
10:25
10:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:25
This is an invaluable perspective on the ministry of deacons and deaconesses for the service of the church, taken from The Acts of the Apostles by Ellen G. White.By Ellen G. White
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
103 // Emotional Overload! - 20 Causes - Gods help - emotion help 6 of 7
29:01
29:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:01
Today’s episode is all about Considering Life’s situations that can cause emotional overload and to offer you an easy way to look over your own life to see if you have any bottled up emotions and prepare for getting help! Go and download these Free lists for today’s episode 20 causes of overload - https://godsadopted.com/emotional-overload-checker …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
102 // Revelation 6 Unveiling the Seven Seals
4:42
4:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:42
Howdy, In this episode I'm reading Chapter 6 of Revelation from a public domain translation of the Bible named the New Heart English Bible translation. - Please feel free to read along with me or just listen. - I hope my reading can be a blessing to you and encouragement to study God's word! I pray that this episode blesses you! Keep growing with t…
…
continue reading
How can we deal with feelings of hopelessness due to events of the past? Three things to remember that will help us navigate difficult past experiences and memories.By Rex D. Edwards
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
101 // Find out Who controls Your Emotions with Gods help - emotion help 5 of 7
20:02
20:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:02
Today’s episode is all about taking a big step in the direction of healthy emotions by identifying who controls your emotions today and how! Gaining this understanding will help us when we want to move forward to healthier relationships and emotions too. We keep ourselves trapped sometimes when we do not make a choice to see things as they really a…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
100 // Revelation 5 The Lamb Takes the Scroll
4:07
4:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:07
Howdy, In this episode I'm reading Chapter 5 of Revelation from a public domain translation of the Bible named the New Heart English Bible translation. - Please feel free to read along with me or just listen. - I hope my reading can be a blessing to you and encouragement to study God's word! I pray that this episode blesses you! Keep growing with t…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
What Are the Tongues in 1 Corinthians? - Part 2 — Ekkehardt Mueller
8:02
8:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:02
What was the nature of the tongues Paul mentioned in his first letter to the Corinthians? How can we know that the tongues in 1 Corinthians refer to real languages?By Ekkehardt Mueller
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
099 // Gods help identifying reasons for Emotional Shut-down - emotion help 4 of 7
25:30
25:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:30
Today’s episode is all about starting to understand ways and reasons we may be shutting down our emotions. Here are links for the first 3 parts of this series: https://GodsAdopted.com/093 https://GodsAdopted.com/095 https://GodsAdopted.com/097 Chart of things people tell themselves and children to try to turn off some emotions link: https://godsado…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
098 // Revelation 4 The Majestic Vision of God's Throne
3:31
3:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:31
Howdy, In this episode I'm reading Chapter 4 of Revelation from a public domain translation of the Bible named the New Heart English Bible translation. - Please feel free to read along with me or just listen. - I hope my reading can be a blessing to you and encouragement to study God's word! I pray that this episode blesses you! Keep growing with t…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Ministering to and Ministering with People Who Are Introverts - Part 3 — Regina Fleischmann
13:03
13:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
13:03
In every society, significant numbers of people are introverts. This is the third of a four-part series to facilitate a greater understanding of people who are introverts and how to effectively minister to and with introverts.By Regina Fleischmann
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
097 // Easy Exercise with Gods help in identifying your emotions - help with emotions 3 of 7
18:42
18:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
18:42
Today’s episode is all about seeking God’s help in identifying our emotions. Here are some Bible verses to reference. Psalm 139 : 23-24, Proverbs 3 : 5-6, Jeremiah 17 : 9-10, Philippians 4 : 6-7, James 1 : 5, Romans 12 : 2 To help with taking action and applying the teaching in this episode here is a helpful List of words you can pickup at https://…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
096 // Revelation 3 Counsel to Sardis Philadelphia and Laodicea
5:41
5:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:41
Howdy, In this episode I'm reading Chapter 3 of Revelation from a public domain translation of the Bible named the New Heart English Bible translation. - Please feel free to read along with me or just listen. - I hope my reading can be a blessing to you and encouragement to study God's word! I pray that this episode blesses you! Keep growing with t…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Mission: Seven Words to Transform Your Marriage — Jeffrey O. Brown
10:40
10:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:40
Seven critical keywords (and scripture-rich practical pointers) to make for a happy, successful marriage for elders.By Jeffrey O. Brown
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
095 // Is it God’s will for you To Trust Him with your Emotions – YES!
20:41
20:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:41
Today’s episode is all about looking into and being encouraged by knowing if God wants you to trust Him with your cares, emotions, everything! Important notes and Bible references, In Ps 55:22 and 1Pe 5:7 we are encouraged to cast our cares on the Lord. In Ps 56:8 the NLT Bible says "You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
094 // Revelation 2 Messages to Ephesus Smyrna Pergamum and Thyatira
7:00
7:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:00
Howdy, In this episode I'm reading Chapter 2 of Revelation from a public domain translation of the Bible named the New Heart English Bible translation. - Please feel free to read along with me or just listen. - I hope my reading can be a blessing to you and encouragement to study God's word! I pray that this episode blesses you! Keep growing with t…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The Story of Timothy: Homeless Orphan to Scholar — Timothy Patrick Roane
9:50
9:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:50
In this two-part true story, an orphan boy begging in an Indian train station is rescued by an Adventist pastor, who offers him a new name and a new life in Jesus.By Timothy Patrick Roane
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
093 // Overwhelmed by Emotions? Discover God's Path to a Peaceful Heart
25:25
25:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:25
Today’s episode is all about being encouraged to trust God with your emotions. Got an emotional bucket that needs emptying? Are there things that trigger your emotions to spill-out when you don’t want them to? Maybe it’s time for getting some help. Here are some Bible verse that may be helpful. Bible verses that encourage expressing emotions and tr…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
092 // Revelation 1 The Vision of Christ Unveiled
5:44
5:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
5:44
Howdy, In this episode I’m reading Revelation Chapter 1 from a public domain translation of the Bible named the New Heart English Bible translation. - Please feel free to read along with me or just listen. - I hope my reading and very short sharing at the end with a short prayer can be and example and a blessing to you of what I mean when I want to…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Editorial - What are your passions? — Anthony R. Kent
4:18
4:18
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:18
What gets you excited about life? Does Jesus feature on your list of passions? Anthony shares why Jesus Christ and His second advent is his passion.By Anthony R. Kent
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
091 // Ready for Revelation and blessing from God
19:15
19:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
19:15
Today’s episode is all about getting some encouragement and blessing from God by reading the book of Revelation. Listen and consider an easy way to approach the book of Revelation along with some encouragement to have your own devotional as well as be able to start listening to Revelation being read out loud and why. I pray that this episode blesse…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
090 // Mt 28 The Resurrection of Jesus and Great Commission of ALL Believers
4:01
4:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
4:01
Howdy, In this episode I’m reading Chapter 28 continuing in the Gospel of Matthew from a public domain translation of the Bible named the New Heart English Bible translation. - Please feel free to read along with me or just listen. - I hope my reading and very short sharing at the end with a short prayer can be and example and a blessing to you of …
…
continue reading
Finding encouragement in Elijah's incredible story and seven practical steps to live at the altar of God when you are exhausted or discouraged.By Don MacLafferty
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
089 // Emotions and God and Us - He has full range of emotions and we do too
20:00
20:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
20:00
Today’s episode is all about the truth that God has a full range of emotions and we should too, if we’re made in His image. Key verses Be angry and sin not Ephesians 4 : 26 To get your copy of the chart mentioned in this episode go here, GodsAdopted.com/emotion-chart-v01 Emotions and Verse References for God the Father Emotion God's Name Verse Refe…
…
continue reading
Howdy, In this episode I’m reading Chapter 27 continuing in the Gospel of Matthew from a public domain translation of the Bible named the New Heart English Bible translation. - Please feel free to read along with me or just listen. - I hope my reading and very short sharing at the end with a short prayer can be and example and a blessing to you of …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Mentoring as a Way of Life for the Local Church — Tom Grove and S. Joseph Kidder
7:20
7:20
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:20
In this two-part article we will give the definition of mentoring, some biblical examples of mentoring, some of the benefits of mentoring, and how to create a culture of mentoring in the local church.By Tom Grove and S. Joseph Kidder
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
087 // hearing God in His Word and being in His presence
13:09
13:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
13:09
Today’s episode is all about being encouraged to have devotion time with the Lord and in reading His Word. I share about a moment the Lord came near to me this morning in my own prayer time. He answered a question I’ve been asking and encouraged me in the time in His Word too. Key vereses: Rev 1 : 3, and James 4 : 8 I pray that this episode blesses…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
086 // Mt 26 Deep Dive - From Betrayal to Denial ALL Jesus' disciples
12:15
12:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:15
Howdy, In this episode I’m reading Chapter 26 continuing in the Gospel of Matthew from a public domain translation of the Bible named the New Heart English Bible translation. - Please feel free to read along with me or just listen. - I hope my reading and very short sharing at the end with a short prayer can be and example and a blessing to you of …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Book Review - John C. Peckham. God With Us: An Introduction to Adventist Theology. Andrews University Press, 2023 — Endi Stojanovic
3:58
3:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
3:58
Why you need to read 'God With Us: An Introduction to Adventist Theology' by John Peckham. A book review.By Endi Stojanovic
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
085 // The top 5 mistakes Christians make that stop them from reading the Bible
21:10
21:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
21:10
What are the top mistakes that stop many people from reading their Bible on a daily basis? Believe they Lack Time: Many people feel their schedules are too packed to fit in daily Bible reading. Between work, family commitments, and other responsibilities, finding a quiet moment for scripture can seem daunting. Stick to a translation they don’t unde…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
084 // Unpacking Mt 25 Jesus shares Parables of Readiness
7:28
7:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:28
Howdy, In this episode I’m reading Chapter 20 continuing in the Gospel of Matthew from a public domain translation of the Bible named the New Heart English Bible translation. - Please feel free to read along with me or just listen. I pray that this episode blesses you! Keep growing-on. Here is a basic outline of this reading: Matthew chapter 25 The…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Ministering to and Ministering with People Who Are Introverts - Part 2 — Regina Fleischmann
13:40
13:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
13:40
In every society there are significant numbers of people who are introverts. This is the second of a four-part series to facilitate a greater understanding of people who are introverts and how to effectively minister to and with introverts.By Regina Fleischmann
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
083 // the Kingdom of God is near – the Kingdom of Heaven is near
22:44
22:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:44
Today’s episode is all about considering the reality of what the Kingdom of God is for us now, not just someday after this life we have on Earth is done. - I pray that this episode blesses you! Keep growing-on. - Blessings to you, Victor Please Join the God’s Adopted Facebook Group Learn - https://www.godsadopted.com Contact email support@godsadopt…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
082 // Deciphering Matthew 24 - Signs of the End Times
8:10
8:10
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:10
Howdy, In this episode I’m reading Chapter 24 continuing in the Gospel of Matthew from a public domain translation of the Bible named the New Heart English Bible translation. - Please feel free to read along with me or just listen. I pray that this episode blesses you! Keep growing-on. Here is a basic outline of this reading: Matthew chapter 24 Sig…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Why Do We Need a Church Manual? — Gerson P. Santos
11:09
11:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:09
Why do we have a church manual? What is the history of the church manual? Is the church manual still relevant? What does the church manual do for us?By Gerson P. Santos
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
081 // need milk - are you mature enough to be teaching - encouragement to grow
15:51
15:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
15:51
Today’s episode is all about being encouraged to grow spiritually and how to know whether or not you are. Key Verses: Hebrews 5 : 7 – 6 : 8 I pray that this episode blesses you! Keep growing-on. - Blessings to you, Victor Please Join the God’s Adopted Facebook Group Learn - https://www.godsadopted.com Contact email support@godsadopted.com Contact w…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
080 // Mt 23 Explained - Jesus Confronts Hypocrisy
7:01
7:01
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
7:01
Howdy, In this episode I’m reading Chapter 23 continuing in the Gospel of Matthew from a public domain translation of the Bible named the New Heart English Bible translation. - Please feel free to read along with me or just listen. I pray that this episode blesses you! Keep growing-on. Here is a basic outline of this reading: Matthew chapter 23 Sev…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
A Consecrated Ministry - Part 3 — Ellen G. White
10:45
10:45
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:45
This is the third of a three-part series featuring “A Consecrated Ministry,” chapter 34 from The Acts of the Apostles by Ellen G. White. This chapter highlights the value of a soul, provides valuable counsel about the priorities of life and ministry, and inspires all readers to consecrated selfless service.…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
079 // Jesus warns about False messiahs and false prophets
16:30
16:30
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
16:30
Today’s episode is all about several warning Jesus gives to His followers about the end times and people who will try to lead you astray and away from the Lord. Key Verses: Matthew Ch 24 I pray that this episode blesses you! Keep growing-on. - Blessings to you, Victor Please Join the God’s Adopted Facebook Group Learn - https://www.godsadopted.com …
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
078 // Mt 22 - Insights from Jesus - Parables and Commandments
6:36
6:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:36
Howdy, In this episode I’m reading Chapter 22 continuing in the Gospel of Matthew from a public domain translation of the Bible named the New Heart English Bible translation. - Please feel free to read along with me or just listen. - I hope my reading and very short sharing at the end with a short prayer can be and example and a blessing to you of …
…
continue reading