Living Church News

Volume 25, No. 5, September/October 2023

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How Does God Place His Name?

Personal Gerald E. Weston

Dear Brethren,It was 1964, and I attended my first Sabbath service only days before the Day of Atonement, which fell on a Wednesday that year. Following that day of fasting, I began traveling for the Feast of Tabernacles,…

A Storm Is Coming: Are We Ready?

Editorial Gerald E. Weston

The Gathering Storm has been the title of our Tomorrow’s World Presentations this year. These presentations are intended to reach an outside audience—an audience that is already familiar with Tomorrow’s World and…

Develop Godly Relationships

Richard F. Ames (1936-2024)

As we prepare for the upcoming Feast of Tabernacles, we may think of the enjoyable activities at our site, the inspiring messages from ministers who have prepared “meat in due season” for us, and the opportunity to enjoy delicious meals in a…

Beauty for Ashes

Wallace G. Smith

The Fall Festival season reminds us that our present world is mercifully destined for the ash heap of history, and that God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ will do all They must to replace it with a far better world—and to complete Their plan of…

Did Jesus Break the Sabbath?

Wayne Tlumak

Many people today claim that Jesus and His disciples consistently violated the Fourth Commandment, thereby demonstrating that it was no longer in effect. So, did Jesus Christ break the Sabbath? Did He allow His disciples to violate the Sabbath…

How to Fast

Jonathan McNair

For a follower of Christ, studying the Bible is crucial, and spending time communicating with God in prayer is vital. But there is another essential practice that we should not ignore. In fact, this component of the Christian’s life enhances and…

Training Our Children for Sabbath Worship

Woman to Woman Dinah Winnail

Parenting children is one of the great challenges of life. For Christians, this includes not only the necessities of daily life, but also the “training and admonition of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). We are to teach our children about God’s law, His…

How Swift Are Your Feet?

Commentary James Mooney

The Bible reveals profound truths about what God loves and what He hates. For example, He declares seven things that are utter abominations to Him, one of which is “feet that are swift in running to evil” (Proverbs 6:16–19). If He hates these, then…