Designed for Seventh-day Adventist university students and young professionals, College and University Dialogue is published by the Committee on Adventist Ministry to College and University Students (AMiCUS) in cooperation with the 13 world divisions of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and in partnership with Public Campus Ministries (PCM). Volume 36, Number 3 (2024) is now available online. This issue’s editorial, by Hudson Kibuuka, is titled The Miracle of Birth and Development. Additional articles include:
Why Do We Get Sick? by Adrián Diel
“For those who love God, all things work together for good (Romans 8:28). It can be difficult to understand at the moment that an ailment or illness can bring any good. If, however, we correct the habits and initial problems that trigger a disease, we can improve our quality of life and strengthen our character to achieve the wonderful life that God wants us to be able to experience.”
The Psalms: Where God and People Meet Heart-To-Heart by Dragoslava Santrac
“I have learned that waiting on the Lord does not need to be lonely and desperate. On the contrary, it can be full of peace and joy if we keep talking with our Lord, who never closes His prayer line. In the same manner, the Psalms teach us to talk with God in all life circumstances, in good seasons and challenging times, in health and sickness, and when we are strong in faith and feel spiritually weak. We are not alone. The Psalms are God’s gift to strengthen us on our life journey; and through them, we get to meet God daily, heart to heart, until the day when we see Jesus Christ face to face.”
Techniques of Debate in the Dialogue of Job by Gordon E. Christo
“Dialogue and debate make up much of the Book of Job. There is debate/dialogue between God and Satan, between Job and his friends, and between God and Job. The dialogue between Job and his friends occupies 24 of 42 chapters in the middle of the Book of Job, sandwiched between the prologue/epilogue and the monologues, and is the focus of this article.”
He Made All Things Beautiful: Christian Sexuality and Lifestyle by Gina Wahlen
“God never intended for us to experience the many negative outcomes resulting from illicit and unnatural sexual relationships…. That’s why God, in His love and care for us, outlined how best to live, and why He gave clear instructions in caring for this most personal and private area of our lives. By following His plan, we become receptive to all the delights He longs to bestow. For those who are joined together in a one man–one woman monogamous marriage, this includes the joys of sexual intimacy. But whether single or married, we gain the satisfaction and security of knowing that we are created in His image, that He has a wonderful and fulfilling plan for our lives, and that He will satisfy our deepest desires.”
The Power of Stories on the Human Mind by Luis A. Rojas
“This article will explore how the narratives we accept and consume impact our lives. The stories that we are told shape the narratives and the truths that we embrace and tell about ourselves. We can begin by understanding why stories attract us so much.”
Triumph of Faith over Educational Obstacles by Joyce Aja
“Standing up for your beliefs is not always an easy or pleasant experience, even though you know you are doing the right thing. But, in the words of one of my favorite hymns, we must ‘Stand Like the Brave . . . ,’ and remember ‘that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose’ (Romans 8:28, NIV). God may close one door to open an even better one, just as He did for me.”
Douglas Mapeta: A Dialogue with a Sign Language Interpreter and Lecturer in Zimbabwe with a Vision to Bridge the Communication Gap by Lisa M. Beardsley-Hardy
“Never doubt yourself in helping those who are neglected. God has ordained each one with a special work. Embrace it and let the Holy Spirit lead you daily.”
“Follow Jesus, Embrace His Mission”: General Conference Associate Youth Director Challenge to Public Campus Ministries in East Zimbabwe by Watson Mbiriri
“A special pastoral visit from Pako Edson Mokgwane, the General Conference associate youth director for senior youth and Public Campus Ministries (PCM), energized church members at the Zimbabwe East Union Conference (ZEUC).”
This issue is also available in Spanish, French and Portuguese.
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