Living Church News

Volume 16, No. 5, September/October 2014

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Build a Positive Attitude

Personal Roderick C. Meredith (1930-2017)

Dear Brethren and Friends, Enormous problems lie just ahead. As the society we have known all our lives begins to come apart, as the American and British-descended peoples are truly humbled through world events, we can…

Fear God, Not Men!

Editorial Roderick C. Meredith (1930-2017)

Perhaps once or twice a year, I look through old Envoys—yearbooks from Ambassador College. I note the leaders from my student years, and from the better part of the 35 years I spent as a teacher. Where have these “leaders” gone? What…

With Shouting and the Sound of a Trumpet!

Peter G. Nathan

The Feast of Trumpets is not mentioned by that name in the New Testament, yet the New Testament abounds with imagery that is taken from an understanding of the Hebrew name for that day. Hence, understanding the Hebrew name used for this festival—and…

The Third Resurrection: A Matter of Life and Death!

Dexter B. Wakefield

 Throughout the centuries, God’s people have faithfully endured difficult trials and persecutions. However, some in the Church of God who have had their minds opened to God’s truth, received His Spirit and had a full opportunity for salvation…

What Does It Mean To "Hallow" God's Name?

John H. Ogwyn (1949-2005)

The man sitting across the table seemed very sincere. “I believe that it is just as important to keep the third commandment as it is to keep the fourth one,” he said. Of course, he was absolutely right. It is vital to keep the third…

Self-Rule

Across the Middle East, thousands of soldiers are taking up arms against their own nations’ governments, seeking a new government over which their sect or nationality will be in charge. This desire for independence—for self-rule—is nothing new. We…

Genuineness: Things Are Not Always As They Seem To Be

Woman to Woman Faye League

 No matter how one may plan for the future, certain events can sometimes occur to hinder the plans or derail them completely. Then one must either alter the ones or start all over with new ones. Such is the case when things, situations and…

Education for Eternity

Commentary Wyatt Ciesielka

 While countless parents are watching with anticipation as their children begin another year of schooling, let us take a moment to consider God’s perspective on education. He commands parents to diligently and properly train their children (…