Today as we face a world of uncertainty and trials, we must trust God who raises the dead and give comfort to others in trials. Pray and study God’s word daily, repent, renew the inward man and ask God for fruits of His spirit. Instead of self focus, let us focus on God, the promise of eternal life and the resurrection of the dead. God is the only source of true comfort and mercy!

Donald Ward

Elder, United Church of God

Before his retirement in 2021, Dr. Donald Ward pastored churches in Texas and Louisiana, and taught at Ambassador Bible College in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has also served as chairman of the Council of Elders of the United Church of God. He holds a BS degree; a BA in theology; a MS degree; a doctor’s degree in education from East Texas State University; and has completed 18 hours of graduate theology from SMU.