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Faithfulness in the Little Things
Donna Messiha

Faith

God Has a Purpose for You

God Has a Purpose for You

It is easy to look at other people and wonder if we are doing enough with our lives. We see their achievements, their talents, and their opportunities, and sometimes we question our own purpose. We may feel as though everyone else is moving forward while we are still trying to figure things out. ...

When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan

When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan

We all have plans for our lives. We imagine how our future will look, set goals, and hope that things will work out the way we expect. But sometimes, life takes a different direction. Opportunities disappear, prayers seem unanswered, and doors we hoped would open remain closed. In those moments, ...

Bible

Making Time for God in a Busy Life

Making Time for God in a Busy Life

Life can become busy without us even noticing. Between work, studies, family responsibilities, church activities, and the time we spend on our phones, our days can quickly fill up. Before we realize it, we may have spent hours doing different things without taking even a few quiet moments to conn...

Bible

Finding Peace in an Uncertain World

Finding Peace in an Uncertain World

We live in a world where so much can change in a moment. We worry about our future, our families, our studies, and the decisions we need to make. Sometimes, even when everything seems fine around us, our minds are filled with questions about what tomorrow might bring. In the middle of all this un...

Adventists

As Iron Sharpens Iron, Adversity Sharpens Faith.

As Iron Sharpens Iron, Adversity Sharpens Faith.

Life felt like an answered prayer. An intimate relationship with God, a vibrant and wholesome community where you belong, a delight in ministry, a fulfilling career and a promising life companion. Everything was sailing smoothly, until November 5th, 2025, my faith was shattered to the core. In a ...

Testimony

Helping teenagers build a personal faith

Helping teenagers build a personal faith

From a biblical perspective, personal faith is the genuine and individual belief and trust in a higher being of love and goodness (Hebrews 11:1; John 11:40). This faith is the lens through which we see God working in our lives, the key that unlocks the treasures of heaven, and the power that enab...

Testimony

Adventists and Muslims Share Fellowship Meal to Promote Faith, Friendship, and Interfaith Understanding

Adventists and Muslims Share Fellowship Meal to Promote Faith, Friendship, and Interfaith Understanding

An Adventist leader extends a message of goodwill during the Fellowship Meal and Interfaith Awareness event held on April 2, 2025, at the Life Hope Center in Silang, Cavite. The gathering, hosted by the Southern Asia-Pacific Division, fostered mutual respect and spiritual dialogue between Adventists and Muslims, highlighting shared values of peace, faith, and community.

Adventist Youth Congress 2024

Adventist Youth Congress 2024

From September 19–21, 2024, over 120 Adventist youth gathered near Cairo for a weekend of worship, training, and fellowship organized by the Egypt-Sudan Field Youth Department. Under the theme “The Sun Will Rise,” Pastor Wadgy Nassif encouraged attendees to focus on Jesus, discover their spiritual gifts, and value their personal testimonies. Alongside inspiring messages, the youth enjoyed sports, swimming, and meaningful connections with friends old and new.

Leaders Called to Come "Back to the Altar"

Leaders Called to Come "Back to the Altar"

From September 5–13, 2024, ministerial families from the Egypt-Sudan Field joined a revival and discipleship retreat in Northern Egypt, led by Pastor Don MacLafferty. The event focused on deepening their relationship with Jesus through prayer, Bible activities, and family involvement. Participants were encouraged to live out daily discipleship, starting at home, and to lead others in faith growth.