Living Church News

Volume 25, No. 3, May/June 2023

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Truth Before Comfort

Personal Gerald E. Weston

Dear Brethren, Mr. Wallace Smith created a firestorm with his February 2022 Tomorrow’s World magazine article “The Credibility Crisis.” In it, he wrote that “in the United States, former President Donald Trump divided the nation…

Seeking God’s Mind on Marriage and Race

Editorial Gerald E. Weston

What is God’s mind on the subject of marriage and race? The subject is complex, emotional, and often controversial. Furthermore, no matter how one approaches it, it can be a no-win subject. To say nothing offends some. To say anything will offend…

“Shear” Folly: Lessons from David, Nabal, and Abigail

John Robinson

It might surprise you to know that, with the exception of Jesus Christ, no human being has more biblical text devoted to his life story than David the son of Jesse. Described as having a heart that sought to mirror God’s own (Acts 13:22), David…

How to Study the Bible

Wallace G. Smith

This is the first of four articles in a new “how to” series, each of which will discuss basic approaches to one of the spiritual disciplines: Bible study, prayer, fasting, and meditation. We hope that those new to the faith, and even those who have…

Pentecost and God’s Covenants

Wyatt Ciesielka

The Old and New Covenants are powerful manifestations of God’s sovereignty, His purpose, and His love. Both covenants have a special connection to the Feast of Pentecost, making this time of year a special opportunity to meditate on what they can…

The Homeless Year

Woman to Woman Amber Leonard

Some experiences stay with you forever. I will never forget the year we packed seven times—when we were “vagabonds,” utterly dependent on God’s mercy and grace. Although we owned our home, mold had made it uninhabitable due to a hidden water leak.…

Family Weekend Recaps

Texas Winter Family Weekend in Mineola The Texas Winter Family Weekend at Hidden Pines Venue in Mineola was a tremendous success, with 195 in attendance for Sabbath services. Dr. Douglas Winnail gave an inspiring sermon titled “From Whom Much Is…

Made in the Image of God

Commentary J. Davy Crockett III

The Star Wars film franchise has thrilled audiences since the original movie hit theaters in 1977. You might remember its iconic “cantina scene,” in which numerous creatures from a distant galaxy interact while their bizarre…