Living Church News

Volume 28, No. 3, May/June 2026

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This Is Not a Game

Personal Gerald E. Weston

There are only two explanations for our existence. Either life is the result of blind evolutionary forces—a cosmic accident—or it is the product of a supreme Being who possesses knowledge, wisdom, and power beyond our comprehension. Evolutionists…

Courtesy, Compassion, and Kindness

Editorial Gerald E. Weston

William Bennett was United States Secretary of Education under President Ronald Reagan, and he recognized that, while there always would be different religious and political perspectives in his country, there should still be common values upon which…

What Will Make Us Whole?

Adam West

Many people today struggle under the weight of emotional burdens, often unseen even by those closest to them. For some of those blessed with a positive and supportive upbringing, these burdens may seem obscure or unrelatable. However, for those…

Power, Love, and a Sound Mind

Wallace G. Smith

As the Day of Pentecost approaches, we are reminded of a wonderful, hope-giving truth. Yes, by God’s mercy we have a significant role to play in our salvation, as we celebrated during the Days of Unleavened Bread. Paul tells us to “work out your own…

The Spirit of Peace

Dexter B. Wakefield

Everyone talks about peace, but—more and more—peace seems like a mirage in the desert, moving farther and farther away as mankind staggers toward it. Will peace ever come? What if someone credibly announced that peace is coming to the whole world?…

From Living Education: Student Forum Summary

David Markopoulos

One valuable experience students have as part of Living Education–Charlotte is listening to Forum presentations each week, for which each speaker is encouraged to address the topic of his choice. The essay below was selected from a section of…

The Advantages of Adversity

Richard Franz

“A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor” is an African proverb quoted by United States president Franklin D. Roosevelt, reminding us that the “bumps” of life are what make us compassionate, resilient, and dynamic. If we have the right perspective…

Pass It On

Woman to Woman Janth B. English

I recently had the opportunity to enjoy a meal with extended family where four generations were represented. Everyone was enjoying the food and the conversation when some of the younger children began to run around, chasing each other as they played…

“Impossible Is Nothing”

Commentary Mark Sandor

About a decade ago, when I learned of the death of famous boxer Muhammad Ali, my mind immediately began to recall some of his most famous words and victories. Though Ali did not have God’s Spirit, one of his quotes helped me both in and beyond my…