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

Visits: 32[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…

The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree—Luke 13:6–9

Visits: 62[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction And he spake this parable; A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard; and he came seeking fruit thereon, and found none. And he said unto the…

Small Things that Can Become Great—Lavonne James McClish

Visits: 27[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction Women are often given to feeling that we are inferior, that we are not important, that since we cannot lead in worship or work of the church, we are insignificant….

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…

On Miracles and Revelation

Visits: 42[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction The word miracle is one of several Biblical words that have been “wordnapped,” redefined, and misused. Miracle is popularly used to describe a spectacular game-winning catch of a football in…

Legalism, Law, and Love

Visits: 45[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction Is obedience to Christ optional or unnecessary? Are belief in and love of Christ the only things required of sinners to be saved? Some (the we-are-not-under-law-but-under-grace crowd) would have it…

Finances in the Home—Lavonne James McClish

Visits: 46[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 1  page.] We are here getting into a delicate and touchy subject: how to handle money. This is a highly individual matter, and there is no set of rules that applies to…

Dealing with Grief—Lavonne James McClish

Visits: 37[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction Since I lost both my parents several years ago within five months of each other, I feel I have learned better how to sympathize than I could before with others…

“Prove…the Sincerity of Your Love”— Lavonne James McClish

Visits: 49[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Longer Articles  page.] Introduction Sometimes faithful Christians needlessly bear a load of guilt because, while they know they are supposed to love their enemies (Luke 6:35), they do not feel a sentimental affection for…

Why Some People Quit

Visits: 26[Note:  This MS is available in larger font on our Brief Articles 3  page.] Ever since the church began, some who obeyed the Gospel, thus being added by the Lord to the church, have failed to remain faithful. I am sure that there are…