“Involvement”

Visits: 37[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] It is a lofty and Scriptural aim to have every member in each local congregation of God’s people actively serving (1 Cor. 15:58; Eph. 4:16; Tit. 2:14). In spite of…

A Salute to the Faithful

Visits: 38[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] It is easy to get “bogged down” in our evaluations of things that surround us. It seems at times that most of our elected officials are dishonest and self-seeking. While some…

A Weighty Principle

Visits: 33[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1 page.] Paul urges, “But I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple unto that which is evil” (Rom. 16:19b). There is a weighty principle of truth in…

Ezra, A Model for Every Servant of God—Ezra 7:1-10

Visits: 52[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction Ezra lived during Judah’s period of captivity in Babylon in the fifth century B.C. He led a group of Jews back to Judea from their land of captivity in about 457…

“Prophesy Ye Not…”—Micah 1:6

Visits: 71[Note: This MS is available in larger font on our Manuscripts page.] Introduction             The first verse of Micah’s book is ripe with several important details. The name Micah means “Who is like Jehovah?” and is an abbreviated form of Michaiah, the name of…

“Not Forsaking the Assembly…”

Visits: 78[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…

Recognizing Our Own Needs—Lavonne James McClish.

Visits: 21[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] While the wives of elders, deacons, and preachers (and the single women in leadership positions such as teaching) must be strong and self-sacrificing, we cannot afford to ignore our own needs. We…

Practical Suggestions and Examples for Christian Women—Lavonne James McClish

Visits: 37[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] There is little in the Word of God in the way of detailed and specific instructions for women of God. Therefore, these suggestions are simply that: possible ways of applying the…

Answering the Perseverance of the Saints Error—Lavonne J. McClish

Visits: 42[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Recently I attempted to help a friend and fellow-Christian who was involved in a discussion with a co-worker concerning the question, “Can a child of God fall from grace?” or “Can…

Why Have Gospel Meetings?

Visits: 26[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 3  page.] Are Gospel meeting series still worth the time, money, and effort they require? Many point to the decline in attendance, when compared with such efforts prior to the 1960s, and…