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May Update
LLC member congregations will soon be visiting about the 2014 LLC Draft Operating Plan. The introductory paragraphs cite the words of Jesus and remind us of our mission: “And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come” (Matt. 24:14). The Operating Plan also mentions our present-day environment in planning for growth, for example, in our congregations and at our camps, while also acknowledging a changing society that places a greater emphasis on lifestyle freedoms with widespread rejection of the Bible’s authority as the truth of God. We rejoice in this blessing that God’s children throughout the world are united in the mutual work of His kingdom.
April Update
After Jesus arose from the grave, He appeared to His disciples, who were in shock and mourning, saying “Peace be unto you” (Luke 24:36).March Update
Easter is our day of great festivity, / when the Lamb was offered there on Calvary. / Through His blood redeeming from our sins we’re free, / robed in righteous garments, clothed in purity. / Praise to Thee, dear Jesus! / Sing my tongue and soul to Thee! / Sing Hosanna! Amen! (SHZ 107:1)May the beautiful message of Easter, captured in this old beloved hymn, fill your hearts this season!
Why Is There Suffering?
Why do You allow all this, God? In the world there’s war, violence, famine, epidemics, and natural disasters. Throughout time, people have pondered the so-called problem of suffering: Why does God allow suffering and distress?
In the Heavenly Potter’s Hand
The prophet Jeremiah was “sanctified” and “ordained” as “a prophet unto the nations” before his birth (Jer. 1:5). Despite his lamentation over being called as a young person to serve God, he was given a twofold mission: “The Lord said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth. See, I have this day set thee over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out, and to pull down, and to destroy, and to throw down, to build, and to plant” (Jer. 1:9,10). Therefore, despite his own feelings of lacking, Jeremiah faithfully prophesied of God’s judgment for the ungodliness and sinfulness of the people, and he also proclaimed hope and salvation to those who humbled themselves to repentance.
My Spiritual Home
Where is the best place to be for all of us? Where can we be free, rest, eat, and be comforted? Where are our dearest ones? Wouldn’t, “At home,” be our reply? Home is where our heart is, they say. Although a family’s temporal home can be seen as a building, the building itself is nothing without our loved ones. Home is a place of refuge where we are welcomed and loved even if we are weak and faulty. Even though we say things that hurt our loved ones, we fret and grumble, we tire and are impatient; we are loved at home just as we are. We can take care of matters with the gospel and move on.
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Language camps provide a unique opportunity to study languages and cultures while being in the hearing of God's Word. | July 8–20, Hasscib Lake Camp
