How are you processing the news of the day? Are you discerning the signs of the times? We have been shocked so many times we are beginning to behave like laboratory animals. In Satan’s laboratory of spiritual and moral conditioning mankind is subjected to envy, lust, hate and all other negative emotions you can imagine. Have you lost vigor and interest in life in a general sense? We must avoid being lukewarm and maintain a state of readiness. Like Esther, you have been called for such a time as this!

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.