By Robert Wayne La Coste Having recently adopted a baby boy, I have had some occasion to think rather soberly on the relationship between the adoptive child and the respective parents. I see in it all a remarkable parallel between that of the spiritual adoption of us who are Gentiles. Long ago God told Abraham, “In …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Disorder in the Classroom
By Jimmy Tuten, Jr. Disorderly conduct in the classroom occurs at almost every age level. It presents itself more frequently in some age groups, but the problem exists at all levels. Although it may express itself in different ways, discipline is a problem no matter which way you look at it. One disruptive student can create …
As I Think on These Things
By Steve Wolfgang A fundamental tenet of those who advocate “unity in diversity” (actually, a unity of belief based on conforming views of several issues which are uniformly considered paramount by these individuals) is the repudiation of the so-called “Restoration Principle.”(1) This is by no means a novel idea or new position in the “Restoration Movement;” those …
Thy Will, O God
By Robert C. Welch We have a few soft headed people who are thinking and saying that God does not require strict obedience to his will. They think that such a strict view is either Pharisaic legalism or stupid bigotry, or both; and that such a view is despicable. They have the impression that it may …