The Undercover Adventist

  Should a Church Hospital Be Buying Stadium Names?  A Conversation Worth Having In recent years, many people have noticed the increasing presence of the AdventHealth name on sports facilities, stadiums, arenas, and athletic complexes. From a marketing perspective, this strategy is understandable. Healthcare organizations often seek greater public visibility, and naming rights can place a company's name before thousands—even millions—of people. But AdventHealth is not simply another healthcare corporation. It is a ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. That distinction raises important questions that deserve thoughtful discussion among church members. A Different Mission Unlike secular hospital systems, AdventHealth exists because of the mission of the church. Its purpose has never been merely to compete in the healthcare marketplace. Rather, its stated goal has been to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. The church's health message has always been evangelistic...

  Lessons of Faith from Joshua - Sabbath School Lesson 6 -  Friday Afterthought. Guarding the Heart in a World of More Read: Exodus 20:17; Luke 12:15; Philippians 4:11–13 “You shall not covet.” At first glance, the tenth commandment may seem hidden in the shadows of the others. We easily recognize why God forbids murder or theft. But coveting? In our world today—where advertisements flash at every turn, where “you deserve this” is a daily slogan, and where worth is often measured by what we own—this commandment has never been more relevant. Coveting is not merely wanting something; it is allowing desire to rule the heart, to grow into dissatisfaction with God’s provision, and to believe that happiness lies in having more. Modern consumer culture thrives on discontentment. Companies invest billions to awaken desire: If only you had this phone, this car, this home, this lifestyle—then you’d be fulfilled. Yet the Bible warns us: “Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s ...