Living Church of God - Commentary

Are you a victim of "divide and conquer"?

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:27 -0400

Everybody is a victim of a "divide and conquer" strategy. Often, we don't realize it because we are too close to the emotion and postured wrangling of charges and counter charges, of arguments and personal attacks. This can take place in a home, a church, corporation or business, or on a national or international scale. What can we do?

Fathers Rearing Sons

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:00:09 -0400

What is a man? What should a man believe? What are a man's responsibilities? How ought a man conduct himself? These are among the most important questions in a boy's life. Scripture shows us that fathers have a vital role to play in helping their boys become men.

Which Mark Will You Accept?

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:18 -0400

The mysterious "mark of the beast" has fascinated generations of religious hobbyists and experts alike. Many have attempted to solve the mystery, reasoning their way to an assortment of colorful but erroneous ideas. Speculation has linked everything from currency to bar codes with the mark. But the Bible defines its own symbols, and what it reveals concerning the mark of the beast should get our attention in light of what is happening in Europe.

The "Second Mouse"

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:29 -0400

The well-known cliché, "The early bird gets the worm" is often followed by another time worn truism, "The second mouse gets the cheese." While we chuckle at these mental word pictures, they do contain a grain of truth that applies to everyone.

A Friend in Need?

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:00:10 -0400

Who is a friend in need? There are few things as satisfying in life as a good friendship. Children crave friendships intensely, and we continue to cherish our friendships through life's waning years. The "texting" shorthand "BFF"--"Best Friend Forever"--speaks to a heartfelt desire that is almost universally felt. Who would not want a friend with whom we can share our days of happiness and joy, who will also be there for us when things are not going so well?