Home > Online Magazine > Online Magazine: Edition 86 - Summer (Dec-Feb) 2025/26

Online Magazine: Edition 86

Summer (Dec-Feb) 2025/26

Welcome to the Eighty-sixth Edition of the Online Magazine of the Thornleigh Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Articles

Welcome

Welcome to the Summer edition of our online magazine.

In this Edition

Editorial - Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's Challenge to Power: A Call for Mercy and Justice

In this thought-provoking editorial, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's courageous challenge to President Trump serves as a timeless reminder of the Christian call to lead with mercy, justice, and compassion for the vulnerable.

Your Hearts Desire - By Olivia Fairfax

In her message, Olivia explores humanity's deepest longing for perfect love and shows how, through Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan woman, God gently breaks down every barrier to offer us the true and lasting love our hearts were created for.

Sent to Serve - By Stenoy (Steve) Stephenson

Stenoy reflects on how God uses ordinary moments and small acts of service to prepare us for extraordinary purpose, just as He did with David before his battle with Goliath.

Daron has a Soapbox moment! 4-14 Window - By Pr. Daron Pratt

Pr. Daron is well known for his soap box moments. Daron explains that most lifelong decisions for Jesus are made before age 14, highlighting the importance of this age group.

Book Review - Really Bad Girls of the Bible (Author - Liz Curtis Higgs)

This author shares the account of a number of women in the bible, highlighting what we can learn from their experiences.

Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes - By Erica Green

In this edition, our recipe column celebrates fresh, flavourful, and nourishing salads.

Carrot and Rocket Salad (Modifyably Vegan)
Make Ahead Broccoli Salad (Modifyably Vegan)
Sweet Potato Salad with Chimichurri Dressing (Vegan)
Couscous, Carrot and Chickpea Salad (Vegan)

Home > Online Magazine > Online Magazine: Edition 86 - Summer (Dec-Feb) 2025/26