Victoria Argraves, Author at nac.today

Solomon’s rule of thumb calculation

Maybe God doesn’t like maths? Or how else can you explain the fact that the Bible is wrong about the pi value? Join us on a transcendental irrational walk for Pi Day, which is observed annually on March 14th.

13 03 2025

Bible study

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God’s dwelling place today

Whether under mango trees or in a large church, God dwells among the people. He lives in their hearts and in His congregation. The Chief Apostle recently gave a tour of this dwelling place.

12 03 2025

Africa

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Helpers need more flexibility

Even though things did look good for a year or two, funds are becoming increasingly scarce for non-profit organisations. For this reason, NAK-karitativ favours a specific type of donation.

11 03 2025

Africa

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Spotlight 3/2023: Giving makes us happy

Doing good and giving. Sure thing. But this requires that we see and have compassion for people needing help. District Apostle Thomas Deubel from Switzerland looks at this aspect of doing good in his contribution on our 2025 motto.

10 03 2025

Annual motto

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Apostle ministry: it comes down to faith

When is an Apostle a true Apostle? A controversial question and two frank but very different answers. This is explained in the ninth and final part of the panel discussion at the 2019 International Youth Convention.

08 03 2025

Apostolate

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07 03 2025

Organisation

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Homiletics (1): Spirit-inspired from the beginning

Many have genuine concerns when it comes to mixing preaching and science. But it is worth taking a closer look. Because homiletics is not as foreign as it sounds. Here is the part one of a series.

06 03 2025

Divine service

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“Do it now, otherwise you’ll never do it”

It is the most topical aspect of our annual motto. And it can be explained by all kinds of weather. Here is an entire divine service about a tiny little word.

05 03 2025

Annual motto

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A fast with a pleasant aftertaste

First comes Mardi Gras—the Tuesday preceding Lent (also known as Shrove Tuesday)—then Ash Wednesday, and then Lent: a period that stretches all the way to Easter on the calendar. It is not about food deprivation per se, but primarily about introspection, a deeper look into one’s own heart.

04 03 2025

Easter

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Old truths expose new tricks

How do you deal with tempting offers and insinuations? Jesus’ temptations in the desert show how we can deal with them. The episode demonstrates the power of the word of God.

03 03 2025

Bible study

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With outstretched hands

Trust in God’s unshakeable grace. “Lord, I Stretch My Hands to You” is sung here by a Cape Town youth choir. May this touching rendition set the mood for tomorrow’s divine service for the departed.

01 03 2025

Concept of salvation for the departed

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Professing God’s boundless love

Divine services for the departed: for New Apostolic Christians this is generally a very personal and emotional affair. And there is a good reason for this. Here are questions and answers relating to our doctrine.

28 02 2025

Concept of salvation for the departed

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Enveloped by mercy

God’s mercy is often cited and extolled, but how does this divine attribute manifest itself? And how do we respond to it? This is what the five Sunday services in March will explore.

27 02 2025

Congregation

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Jesus’ teaching: a self-examination

The New Apostolic faith is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. There is nothing unclear about that. But what exactly is the teaching of Jesus? The Chief Apostle names seven aspects and invites us to test ourselves.

26 02 2025

Africa

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Spotlight 02/2025: Doing good in the middle of violence

How is doing good supposed to work when evil is rife? ‌District Apostle Tshitshi Tshisekedi from the south-eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has an answer in his reflections on our 2025 motto.

25 02 2025

Annual motto

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He created the global bond of faith

Anyone who ever met him was struck by his extraordinary personality, his gentleness and warmth. Fifty years ago today, Ernst Streckeisen officially assumed the Chief Apostle ministry.

24 02 2025

Anniversary

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Following the sun like a sunflower

A person nurturing a flower: this is the 2025 logo of the New Apostolic Church Canada. But this is not just any flower. Here is an explainer video.

22 02 2025

Annual motto Media

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Language, the mother of understanding?

شكرًا لك على قراءة هذا المقال / Obrigado por ler este artigo / Terima kasih sudah membaca artikel ini / Tack för att du läste denna artikel / Thank you for reading this article / Merci d’avoir lu cet article / Asante kwa kusoma makala hii

21 02 2025

Anniversary

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A bridge builder between tradition and innovation

Sensitivity, friendliness, modesty … Chief Apostle Hans Urwyler was a man of special qualities. He would have turned one hundred on 20 February. Here is part two of our tribute to this man and saying thank you.

20 02 2025

Anniversary

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A leader with an open heart and mind

His faith, his foresight, and his humility made him a formative figure in New Apostolic history: Chief Apostle Hans Urwyler would have turned 100 on 20 February. Today and tomorrow, we will pay tribute to this man as a way of saying thank you.

19 02 2025

Anniversary

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The four aspects of our 2025 motto

“It’s time to do good!” Our 2025 motto is far more than a moral appeal. It can only really be understood if we look ahead to the return of Christ. The Chief Apostle explained it this way.

18 02 2025

Annual motto

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Gruelling pastoral work

A fatal landslide, unwavering commitment, and a hopeful development. That is the story behind this picture taken in the forests of Papua New Guinea.

17 02 2025

Australia / Pacific Congregation

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“Being an even greater blessing”

Abandon loved ones? While some go to heaven, others must deal with the great tribulation? The Chief Apostle explains how this is to be understood correctly.

15 02 2025

Chief Apostle

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Including children in the congregation

“It’s time to do good!” This year’s motto includes our children in particular. At nac.today, experts explain how this can work in faith. Let’s start with the question, how can we include children in worship?

14 02 2025

Annual motto

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Annual motto inspires designers

Hands and hearts and wonders of nature: these are the most popular symbols in the logos used by the Regional Churches to symbolise our 2025 motto “It’s time to do good!”

13 02 2025

Africa

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“I don’t have anything more important to say”

Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider ended the liturgical year 2024 with an urgent appeal: “Come, Lord Jesus!” In the year-end service, He focused on this important prayer.

12 02 2025

Chief Apostle

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Solomon’s rule of thumb calculation

God’s dwelling place today

Helpers need more flexibility

Spotlight 3/2023: Giving makes us happy

Apostle ministry: it comes down to faith

nac.today is looking for a freelance Content Editor!

Homiletics (1): Spirit-inspired from the beginning

“Do it now, otherwise you’ll never do it”

A fast with a pleasant aftertaste

Old truths expose new tricks

With outstretched hands

Professing God’s boundless love

Enveloped by mercy

Jesus’ teaching: a self-examination

Spotlight 02/2025: Doing good in the middle of violence

He created the global bond of faith

Following the sun like a sunflower

Language, the mother of understanding?

A bridge builder between tradition and innovation

A leader with an open heart and mind

The four aspects of our 2025 motto

Gruelling pastoral work

“Being an even greater blessing”

Including children in the congregation

Annual motto inspires designers

“I don’t have anything more important to say”