Living Church News

Volume 3, No. 2, March/April 2001

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Developing a Deep Love for God

Personal Roderick C. Meredith (1930-2017)

Dear Brethren and Friends, Greetings from San Diego! As we approach the Passover, it is important that we all try to draw closer to God in every way.

Are You Truly Humble?

Editorial Roderick C. Meredith (1930-2017)

Even in God’s Church it is possible to find many men and women who are very lacking in humility. As we approach the Passover and the footwashing service—the “ordinance of humility”—it will be helpful to consider whether we meet the test of true…

From Passover to Pentecost—Lessons for the Christian Journey

John H. Ogwyn (1949-2005)

The first two of the three festival seasons that God gave to His people are connected in a special way. Pentecost is the only festival that is not celebrated on a specific day of the month. Rather, its date can only be calculated by counting from…

Do Not Be Deceived: Biblical principles can help you avoid being misled!

Douglas S. Winnail

One of Scripture’s clearest warnings concerns the danger of religious deception. Jesus said: “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ’ [I am a Christian, or a minister of Christ], and will…

Do You Live in the Shadows?

Henry Cooper

In Scripture, Jesus frequently used physical, everyday occurrences and familiar situations to demonstrate great spiritual lessons and truths. He described vivid parallels contrasting the good or bad of daily scenes and the gain or loss certain…

How Reliable Are You?

Donald Roach

Some people are notorious for not keeping their word. Neville Chamberlain, Prime Minister of Great Britain, said in 1938 after signing the Munich Pact with Adolf Hitler, that “in spite of the hardness and ruthlessness I thought I saw in his face, I…

Sun Worship or True Worship?

Commentary Carl E. McNair (1937-2004)

The prophet Jeremiah wrote approximately 2,700 years ago: “Thus saith the Lord, learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them”’ (Jeremiah 10:2, KJV).