Is Living Stream Ministry the headquarters of the local churches? Do the local churches have a leader?
For decades, these kinds of questions have been asked by believers assuming that there must be some kind of hierarchical structure to the local churches. Such questions, while they may be sincere, stem from the assumption that the local churches, ...
Why shouldn’t I speak or listen to negative words?
The Bible has much to say about a believer’s speech and the effects that it can have on others. For example, Proverbs 18:21a says “Death and life are in the power of the tongue,” and in Matthew 15:11 the Lord ...
As a believer, should I get involved in politics?
We are often confronted with situations where the actions of our government either suit our preferences and ideals or directly oppose them. What then should a Christian's attitude be toward his or her government and politics in general? This is ...
Testimony of the Lord’s Love, Grace, and Mercy
I did not grow up in the local churches, but was saved in 2016. I really thank the Lord for His abounding mercy that reached me and His preserving grace that sustains me. God is full love and full of ...
My Sweet Experience of Growing up in the Church Life
One verse that I have really been appreciating is Matthew 20:16 – “Thus shall the last be first and the first last.” I grew up in the church in Chicago to a biracial couple: my mother is Chinese and came ...
The heart of our spiritual fathers toward us and how they have served us
In the summer of 2015, I had a particular experience that left a lasting impression on me. That summer, there was a National College Training in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois. The speaking brother had just given a message on consecration, and hundreds ...
Appreciation of the leading brothers’ faithful speaking, with supporting verses
A major factor which helped usher me into the church life years ago was the faithful speaking of the leading brothers in the Lord’s recovery, speaking which wasn’t tempered by current philosophies or by what was politically in vogue. Reflecting ...
Following the Star out of Jacob led me to the Lord and the Church Life
The crystallization-study of Numbers unveiled more of God's heart to me. As the Star out of Jacob, Christ appears to those who seek Him and lead them to the house where He is. This was my experience a few years ...
A Testimony: Enjoying Crystallization Studies I and II of the Book of Numbers to Work out the Kingdom of God on Earth Today
Recording God's move through the nation of Israel's journeying and fighting to possess the good land, the book of Numbers presents a vivid type of our Lord Jesus Christ's present move through His Body's preaching, prophesying, and being disciplined to ...
Henna Cornell: I am grateful for my experiences in the wonderful church life
I would like to join a number of my brothers and sisters to testify of my positive experience in the church life. Given this opportunity to consider my experience, my heart is full of thanksgiving for the care and shepherding ...
