Living Church News

Volume 23, No. 3, May/June 2021

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Bringing Every Thought into Captivity to the Obedience of Christ

Personal Gerald E. Weston

Dear Brethren, The Feast of Pentecost reminds us of the Holy Spirit being poured out on the fledgling first-century Church (Acts 2). But is there a special lesson regarding this day for those of us living at the end of the age? I suggest…

A Lesson in Counting Pentecost

Editorial Gerald E. Weston

Determining the correct date of Pentecost has historically created controversy in the Church of God. It did so for decades in what was known as the Radio Church of God, which later became the Worldwide Church of God, and it continues to be…

“How May I Help You?”

Richard F. Ames (1936-2024)

Years ago, I was in a department store where I saw that one of the clerks had a badge on her lapel: “HMIHY?” It was supposed to remind her to ask the question, “How may I help you?,” in order to represent the kind of service the store wanted its…

Using the Holy Spirit: Lessons from Ten Virgins

Douglas S. Winnail

Nearly 2,000 years ago, Jesus spoke the parable of the ten virgins (Matthew 25:1–13). This parable is a sobering warning about conditions that will exist in the Church at the end of the age. Its target audience is the generation that will see the…

A Little Sonder

Thomas White

There's debate over whether or not it can be called a “real” word, but if you type “sonder” into Wiktionary, you’ll get this definition: “The profound feeling of realizing that everyone, including strangers passed in the street, has a life…

Lessons of a Cucumber Vine

Woman to Woman Michelle Grovak

“Grandma, this year I want to grow pickles,” answered our eight-year-old grandson when I asked what vegetable he would like to choose for his garden. It was suppertime at the kitchen table, and I had to smile, explaining that the way to get pickles…

Mars and Beyond: God’s Awesome Universe

Juliette McNair

Editor’s Note: The following is a summary of a recent Forum given to the Living Education–Charlotte students by Dr. Roedolph Opper-man. He and his family now reside and attend services in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area. We hope you enjoy…

Faith in a Father

Justin Stewart

A couple of years ago, my wife and I learned that our son was allergic to nuts. I had given him some candy with nuts in it and he started complaining about his tongue itching. I knew immediately that he was having an allergic reaction and we gave…

Records and Information Services: An Interview with Mrs. Lori Lyons

Change happens fast in our modern world, and we all know how hard it can be to stay up to date. Thankfully, the Living Church of God stays updated as a result of the diligent efforts of its Records & Information Services (RIS) Department.…

Thirsty for Knowledge of God

Commentary Marc Arseneault

What did you learn today? I don’t know about you, but any day I learn something new is a very good day! And the best part is, you’re never too old to learn new things.