The Ideal Home—No. 4

Views: 92[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles-2 page.]             The fact that so many homes are being dissolved in divorce is proof that many homes are far less than ideal. Since the most basic requirements of a home are…

Studies in Evolution — No. 1

Views: 84[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 2 page.]             The world has shifted drastically in its frame of reference since the beginning of the 20th century. This has been especially noticeable in the Western World (Western Europe and the…

A Candidate’s Connections

Views: 82[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles page.] PLEASE NOTE: This article was written prior to the Presidential Election of 1984.             It is surely a legitimate concern of Christians to be aware of and concerned with the convictions…

Statement From Brother Dave Miller and My Response

Views: 33[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.]             On September 23, 2005, brother Dave Miller issued the following statement in response to the accusations of numerous brethren that he has taught and practiced the unauthorized elder reevaluation/reaffirmation procedure and…

Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage

Views: 118[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles page.] Introduction Every other couple that says, “I do,” is later saying, “I don’t.” The ratio is three out of five marriages ending in divorce in California. Divorce laws in America have been…

When a House Becomes a Home

Views: 122[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 3 page.] The words house and home are often used interchangeably. A $350,000 house may be called a “beautiful home” when it is full of hatred, strife, and unhappiness. It is only a…

Is Matthew 19:9 A Part of The Law of Christ?

Views: 17[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction  In order to please God, the doctrine of Christ must ever control our desires. Conversely, men behave exceedingly dangerously when desire becomes the father of their doctrine. This very phenomenon…

Discussion Between Eddie Whitten and Dub McClish on Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage

Views: 234Discussion Between Eddie Whitten and Dub McClish on Marriage, Divorce, And Remarriage [Note: Eddie Whitten, a brother in Christ sent his first letter to Dub McClish by regular mail. It was undated but was postmarked May 4, 2005.] F.E. (Eddie) Whitten 1102 N. Paseo…

Building up the Church Through the Home—Ephesians 5:22–6:4

Views: 155[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction Wives, be in subjection unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church,…

When Normal Becomes Abnormal

Views: 164[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 3  page.] A “norm” is a standard, a rule, a pattern. That which is “normal” is that which conforms to the norm or recognized standard. Departure from the rule or standard is…