August 1–7, 2026
Lesson 6: “Spiritual Gifts” COLLEEN TINKER | Editor, Proclamation! | Adventist, what is a spiritual gift? Who can have spiritual gifts, and how do you get one? Are spiritual gifts another name for […]
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Author: Colleen Tinker
Colleen Tinker, the editor of Proclamation! magazine, and her husband Richard left Adventism in 1998 with their two sons, Roy and Nathanael, who were in grades six and ten. They have co-led the Former Adventist Fellowship since 1999. Colleen, a graduate of Walla Walla University, is a former high school English teacher and also the former managing editor of Adventist Today magazine. Colleen became the stepmother of Roy and Nathanael in 1989, and in 2008 she adopted them. Romans 8:15-17 has assumed new depth and significance for her and Richard since she and her sons chose to claim each other legally and permanently. She and Richard share an office and a commitment to sharing the gospel of the true Jesus with all of those seeking a way out of the bondage of the false gospel of Adventism.
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Responses to “Adventism’s Sabbath Idolatry” Your necklace, hearing (sic) and lipstick define who you are. God made you perfect; now you are corrupt with all the makeup. Examine yourself. —VIA […]
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July 25–31, 2026
Lesson 5: “All to the Glory of God” COLLEEN TINKER | Editor, Proclamation! | Adventist, how would you know if you have an idol? What defines your worship? What loyalty […]
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Why Don’t Adventists Address the Rapture? One thing I do not understand is why Adventists never address the Rapture. They claim it is not the Second Coming ,which is true. At Christ’s […]
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But the Babies?
COLLEEN TINKER | Editor, Proclamation! Magazine | Sometimes I ponder the surprising direction my life has taken. A consummate “people pleaser” as a student, I would never have thought I might end up […]
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July 18–24, 2026
Lesson 4: “Sin in the Church” COLLEEN TINKER | Editor, Proclamation! Magazine | Adventist, how many times have you encountered immoral or abusive behavior within Adventism without the offender ever being held accountable? […]
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Confirming Christianity (Comment on “How To Evangelize Adventists To the Truth”) My bride and I love you both and your addressing all things Adventist [on Former Adventist Podcast]. You not […]
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July 11–17, 2026
Lesson 3: “Unity In Christ” COLLEEN TINKER | Editor, Proclamation! Magazine | When Adventists speak of “unity”, what does that mean? Around WHAT are Adventists supposed to unify themselves? If you say you […]
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How Do I Untangle Adventist Prophecy? I wanted to reach out because I find myself in a season of sincerely studying the Scriptures and trying to understand these issues for […]
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July 4–10, 2026
Lesson 2: “The Message of the Cross” COLLEEN TINKER | Editor, Proclamation! Magazine | Adventist, what was the purpose of “the cross”? Why did Jesus die? What do we learn from the cross? […]
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God Hated Esau? I am having a hard time with the issue of free will and God’s sovereignty. I believe in both. I am going through Romans 9. and I […]
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June 27–July 3, 2026
Lesson 1: “Paul’s Ministry in Corinth” or Adventists Don’t Like Paul COLLEEN TINKER | Editor, Proclamation! Magazine | Adventist, what is your gut reaction when you think of Paul’s New Testament epistles? Do […]
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Ministry Making a Difference I recently started listening to your YouTube channel and podcasts, and I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the incredible work you are […]
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June 20–26, 2026
Lesson 13: “Into Eternity” COLLEEN TINKER | Editor, Proclamation! Magazine | Adventist, do you look forward to the “second coming”, or do you secretly dread it? Do you think you will go to […]
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Is Penal Substitutionary Atonement Biblical? (Response to “Is There a New Adventism?” Regarding atonement, the evangelical faith has largely gotten caught up in PSA, which unfortunately is not supported Biblically. […]
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