As Christians we too are building something. We are building a temple to God, and that temple is us. We are not building a physical temple as was done in the days of old. We are building ourselves in the image of Christ as a temple for...
The engagement ring comforts a betrothed woman in her wait to marry. The Holy Spirit is the Bride of Christ’s reassurance of her eternal place at His side the in Holy Family of God.
Along with Christ's other parables, the Prodigal Son pertains to the Kingdom of God. It is a story about rebellion. It is a story about repentance. It is a story about grace, mercy and forgiveness. It is also a story about pretense,...
God speaks to us through his word in the Bible. And Gods word is the source to receive instructions in wise behavior, Righteousness, justice and equity. Lets learn from Gods word in order to learn how to live, how to serve each other and...
Daniel 5 discusses the last hours of the mighty Babylonian Empire, one of the greatest empires of all time. In that story is a solemn warning for America, also one of the greatest empires of all time. What is that warning and what and...
In his recent sermons Mr. Smith has been covering the subject of wisdom. In this Bible study he looks at the opposite way of life. Psalm 14:1 says that the fool has said there is no God. Mr. Smith points out that this is not the only...
Throughout the Bible, God emphasizes that we should seek knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. That means both 1.) godly knowledge, understanding and wisdom plus 2.) physical and mental knowledge, understanding, and wisdom that are...
This update includes an overview of recent Council meetings, a camp announcement and print marketing statistics.
From the President . . .
Greetings, brethren,
The Council of Elders concluded their meetings here in Cincinnati earlier today. As you may have seen from the agenda that was distributed last week, the agenda was quite...
Think of times when you felt the intervention of God, your calling, decision to be baptized, a "coincidence" at just the right time to strengthen, encourage you in a trial. These fingerprints of God will strengthen our faith in the days to...
On Feb. 7, Matt Hernandez, Mitch Moss and I met in Columbus, Ohio, for a tour of Hopkins Printing, which prints Compass Check magazine and the United Youth Camp magazine among other things for UCG.
On Feb. 7, Matt Hernandez, Mitch Moss and I met in Columbus, Ohio, for a tour of Hopkins Printing, which prints Compass Check magazine and the United Youth Camp magazine among other things for UCG. I had just sent the...
Would you like to have your own personal spiral-bound copy of the UCG Hymnal (song leader/pianist version)? We are planning a reprint of these and want to provide the opportunity for anyone to purchase one or more.
This large print, hardcover, spiral-ring bound, original version (8.875 x 11.25 in.) is available to everyone. It is especially helpful for song leaders, pianists and those who would benefit from larger-sized print or a hymnal that will...
Tests of new Beyond Today print advertisements will reach 8,000,000 households in July 2020. Four booklet titles will be advertised in coupon inserts in U.S. Sunday newspapers.
[JUNE 24, 2020] In July 2020 the United Church of God will conduct four tests of half-page coupon advertisements in Valassis “free standing inserts” in a variety of Sunday newspapers.
Although we have tested and rolled...