The Church Is Not Friendly

Views: 5[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.] It is a sad experience to be in a crowd and not feel welcome. Those of us who visit congregations in other places have sometimes found ourselves wondering if they…

That’s What You Get

Views: 2[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2  page.] Do you ever look at your friends and neighbors and wonder how they have nicer clothes, a bigger car, a finer house, take an expensive vacation every year and eat…

Some Signs of Spiritual Decline

Views: 84[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page. A deadly disease attacked our beautiful native live oak trees several decades ago called “live oak decline.” It was identifiable by branches that gradually lost their leaves and died. Tragically,…

A “Head-Only” Religion

Views: 69[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] The other day I asked a lady where she went to church. She told me and then explained, “I am not a ‘practicing _______.’” Then, pointing to her head, she continued, “I’m…

A Handicapped Body

Views: 66[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Sympathetic hearts are instantly and deeply stirred at the sight of a handicapped person. The real root of such sympathy is knowing that he is handicapped. While it is tragic…

Are You Predictable?

Views: 67[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.]             Have you ever known someone who was unpredictable?  You never know what they will say, where they will go, what they will do. You would not dare depend on…

We Will Promote Regular Bible Class and Worship Attendance

Views: 128[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Brethren have some very unusual ideas about attending the assemblies of the saints. Many years ago, a member of the church where I preached at the time told me if I…

“Not Forsaking the Assembly…”

Views: 125[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Brethren have some very unusual ideas about attending the assemblies of the saints. Many years ago, a member of the church where I preached at the time told me if I…

When Your Husband Is Not a Christian—Lavonne James McClish.

Views: 89[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Paul commended Phoebe (Rom. 16:1–2), who was a succorer of many, including himself. We read nothing about her husband. If she had a husband, he was apparently not a Christian, or…