Living Church News

Volume 17, No. 2, March/April 2015

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Will You Walk With God?

Personal Roderick C. Meredith (1930-2017)

Dear Brethren and Friends,

Inspiring Examples of Faith

Editorial Roderick C. Meredith (1930-2017)

Thinking about the trials and tests that lie ahead for God’s people, individually and collectively, I often find special inspiration and encouragement in reading the Psalms of David. I have found in these Psalms—again and again—powerful…

The Death of Judas

Dexter B. Wakefield

Perhaps one of the most sinister and evil human figures in the Bible is Judas Iscariot. He was one of Jesus’ closest disciples—even an apostle—yet he chose to betray the One who is the hope of the world. And he did it for money!

Bound to One Another

Gary F. Ehman

Very soon, baptized members of the Church of God will again be observing the Passover, following Christ’s example and command. In the months, weeks and days leading up to this annual event, true Christians will be examining themselves in…

How Did Jesus Christ Die?

Peter G. Nathan

For many professing Christians, the cause of Jesus Christ’s death is an enigma. Like Pontius Pilate, many inquirers are left questioning how He could have died so soon (Mark 15:44). Examine the centuries of art attempting to depict Christ’s…

Self-Examination: "These Things Became Our Examples"

Wyatt Ciesielka

Sincere Christians regularly pray and examine themselves throughout the year to ensure that they are “walking worthy of the Lord” (cf. Colossians 1:9–10). But no matter how sincere we are, as mortal flesh we occasionally fall…

Update and "Thank You" from the Business Office

God provided very generously for His work in 2014! The Church’s regular income for the year increased about 5 percent over what was received in 2013.  We thank God for the special blessings He has abundantly poured out on us to…

The Reason for the Rear View Mirror

Commentary Jonathan McNair

I was traveling down the interstate when a most surprising thing happened. It was in the middle of a snowy day, which is actually not surprising, considering January weather in upstate New York. What was surprising was the cascade of snow, ice, and…