Living Church News

Volume 11, No. 3, May/June 2009

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Are YOU Prepared for the "Fiery" Trials?

Personal Roderick C. Meredith (1930-2017)

Dear Brethren and Friends,

The PURPOSE for God's Church

Editorial Roderick C. Meredith (1930-2017)

As Mr. Armstrong used to ask: "Why are we here?" Every so often, it is good to review our goals and purposes in God's Church—and in the Work that He has called us to do.

The First New Testament Pentecost

Richard F. Ames (1936-2024)

After Jesus ascended to heaven, the disciples "returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey" (Acts 1:12). The disciples met in an "upper room where they were staying" (v. 13).

What Does Pentecost Mean to You?

Douglas S. Winnail

In Acts 2, we read the account of the New Testament Church beginning on the Day of Pentecost in 31ad. It began when 3,000 people made a baptismal commitment after witnessing the dramatic outpouring of the Holy Spirit and listening to the inspired…

The Most Common Sin: Are You Guilty?

Dibar Apartian (1916-2010)

Your spiritual growth—absolutely vital for entrance into God's Kingdom— is measured in large part by the vital Christian quality of gratitude.

Blogging Is Forever: Christian Communication in the Information Age

Rod McNair

As computer technology continues to develop at an ever-increasing pace, the networked personal computer has become an indispensable tool for many families in America and around the world. Its multiple uses have altered the way companies do business…

The Road to Greatness

Gerald E. Weston

In his January-February 2009 Living Church News Editorial, Dr. Meredith asked the question, "What Is Deep Conversion?" In that article, he wrote about the kind of humility that is required to take correction and not become offended. Our…

Patience, Mercy, Longsuffering and Forgiveness

Commentary Jonathan McNair

These are hard words. They are easy to say, and easy to ask for, but much harder to give—at least sometimes. I am convinced that, much of the time, I am just about the most easygoing person in the world. At least, I feel like the most easygoing…