PTS Class Asks: ‘Why is God Allowing the Coronavirus Pandemic?’

The following is a commentary submitted by Tony Richie, D. Min., Ph. D., lecturer in Theology at Pentecostal Theological Seminary. Cleveland, TN–Our “Introduction to Christian Doctrine” class at Pentecostal Theological Seminary this semester has a wonderful...

Seven Ways to Pray During This Pandemic

The Holy Spirit didn’t tell me in advance about the coronavirus pandemic. I was just as shocked as everyone else when I realized that a deadly virus outbreak in China would shut down the world. But at the beginning of 2020 when I spent some time praying for the...

The Church Has Left the Building

CLEVELAND, TN: After this past Sunday, there is no doubt that the church has left the building. While some churches had canceled services the previous week, on March 22 most Church of God buildings across the country were dark, with the exception of the pastor...

Church Still Brings People Together

WILLIAMSBURG — As the war against COVID-19 continues and people try to adjust to a new way of doing things, there is no doubt that life is vastly different than it was a month ago. By Rick Boston “Social distancing” is the new normal as officials ask that gatherings...

God is Faithful in the New Reality

I had a message ready to preach last Sunday in a world missions supporting congregation near our nation’s capital. A few hours before heading to the airport, I learned from my pastor friend that their public gathering would be canceled. He and I agreed together...