Bjorn Karlman

California

Swedish. Multilingual. International Communication & Fundraising Expert. Passionate about savvy, global do-gooding. Seeks to live generously. Blogger. Speaker.

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The Method Matters

1 week ago | atoday.org | Bjorn Karlman

News by Rebecca Barceló, AdventInnovate EditorI come from a family of teachers that are truly prolific advice-givers. Whether you’re asking for the advice or not is a different story, but there is always advice to be given.
No Need for Checklists, Perfection or Fear

2 weeks ago | atoday.org | Bjorn Karlman

News checklists, fear, grace By Annet Johnston, AT Director of OperationsMy true introduction to Adventist Today came in 2021 when I was recruited to the Director of Operations position. Since then, I’ve immersed myself in numerous articles and read countless comments, ranging from progressive viewpoints to more conservative perspectives.
Buy Seven Blessings Now! (Or Better Yet, Help Adventist Today Tell the Truth!)

2 weeks ago | atoday.org | Bjorn Karlman

, News by Loren Seibold, Executive Editor, Adventist TodayYou might have heard of Paula White-Cain. Pastor Paula is a televangelist, and now a White House Special Government Employee and Senior Advisor in the newly created White House Faith Office. Paula has an offer she thinks you can’t refuse.
Here’s Why Our Readers Support AT

3 weeks ago | atoday.org | Bjorn Karlman

News reader letters, Spring Fundraiser, support Dear Friends,“AToday is in my heart,” writes one of our faithful supporters. “Thank you for Adventist Today—it means so much. It keeps us up to date as to what is really happening in Adventism & the church,” adds another.
SATIRE: Adventist Chart Wins Guinness World Record for “Most Confusing Illustration”

3 weeks ago | atoday.org | Bjorn Karlman

AT Lite confusing, imagery, prophecy, signs LONDON, England — The Seventh-day Adventist Church has set a fresh Guinness World Record for Most Confusing Illustration. Guinness spokesperson Naka Lilito said that the organization’s judges took one look at the Seventh-day Adventist prophetic chart and issued the record title to the denomination.
SATIRE: Starbucks Releases GC-Branded Mugs

3 weeks ago | atoday.org | Bjorn Karlman

AT Lite caffeine, coffee, forbidden, GC building, smuggling SILVER SPRING, Maryland — This week Starbucks launched a new line of drinkware in Silver Spring, Maryland.
SATIRE: Marie Kondo to GC: Which Fundamental Beliefs “Spark Joy?”

3 weeks ago | atoday.org | Bjorn Karlman

AT Lite Fundamental Beliefs, Jesus, joy SILVER SPRING, Md. — In a presentation to overwhelmed General Conference leaders this morning, Japanese organization consultant, Marie Kondo, urged the group to declutter their approach to faith.
SATIRE: General Conference Clarifies: It’s “AD-ven-tist” Not “Ad-VEN-tist”

4 weeks ago | atoday.org | Bjorn Karlman

AT Lite adventist, clarification, error, pronunciation SILVER SPRING, Maryland — Earlier today, General Conference (GC) linguists brought clarity to a matter that has plagued Adventism for decades: the correct way to pronounce the word “Adventist.” “The right way to say it has always been and will always be “AD-ventist” not “Ad-VEN-tist,” said GC spokesperson Hauju Seyit. “For years, our church has suffered unjustly from the linguistically misguided both inside and outside the faith that...
SATIRE: Netflix Introduces Sabbath Filter

1 month ago | atoday.org | Bjorn Karlman

AT Lite Netflix, Sabbath entertainment, Sabbathy, watch list LOS GATOS, California — Online streaming giant Netflix has announced plans to create a “Sabbath” filter that saves Adventists the agonizing work of scrolling through huge swathes of entirely unSabbathy entertainment options as they look for a suitable nature video or G-rated movie featuring nuns, lots of singing, and at least one character called Maria. According to the company, the filter is designed to “avoid putting Adventists in...
SATIRE: Trump Pulls U.S. Out of General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

1 month ago | atoday.org | Bjorn Karlman

AT Lite Fundamental Beliefs, GC, isolationism, trade, Trump WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a bold and unexpected executive order signed this morning, President Donald Trump announced that the United States is officially withdrawing from the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (GC), ending a relationship that has spanned over a century.