Living Church News

Dear Brethren and Friends,

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…

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!

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 preparation…

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 death,…

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 short and sin…