Living Church News

Volume 24, No. 3, May/June 2022

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Keep Your Lamp Filled with Oil

Personal Gerald E. Weston

Dear Brethren, End-time events are heating up. This is obvious to anyone who has eyes to see. But why? The book of Daniel tells of a remarkable, ongoing spirit war then taking place in Persia (Daniel 10:12–14, 20–21). Our world today and the events…

Better than Phylacteries

Editorial Gerald E. Weston

God gave ancient Israel ritualistic reminders of their need to obey God and His commands. But He gives faithful Christians something far more powerful than any physical token—the gift of His own Spirit, capable of giving us what they lacked: a heart…

Stir Up the Holy Spirit

John Meakin

God's promise of the Holy Spirit was one of true hope, and receiving it is vital to our conversion and eventual entry into eternal life. But how can we keep it burning like a roaring fire, and not let it sputter out?

The Chief Propagandist

Paul Kearns

Have you ever been slandered or deceived? Satan the Devil was called "the accuser of the brethren" and the "Father of lies" for good reason—and he works against God's people through many channels. Don't tune into them!

A Tale of Two Pentecosts

Wallace G. Smith

Observing Pentecost is an important step on the path laid out by God's annual Holy Days. When we compare and contrast the very first Pentecost at Mount Sinai and the Pentecost that began the first-century Church, we learn much about the meaning of…

The Purpose of Speaking in Tongues

Phil Sena

Is it necessary for all who call themselves disciples of Christ to “speak in tongues,” or was this gift of the Holy Spirit intended for a very specific purpose? And what does “speaking in tongues” even mean?

Social Media Powers the Work in Spanish!

William Williams

A helpful new development in digital media holds the promise of greater availability of Tomorrow's World in Latin America.

How Can You Help?

Commentary Roger Meyer

No help is insignificant when it is given in the earnest simplicity of Christ.

Reports from Brethren Around the World

We hope that the following reports encourage you to continue praying for our brethren across the globe—and that they help you to feel a deeper connection with your fellow members of the body of Christ, no matter how far away they may be!