By Dale Smels “As indicated in the following articles, Mike Willis and I have been working together on this subject for well over a year. While this resulting exchange is ear- nest, we hope you will see two brothers struggling to convey a scriptural understanding of congregational function, and to understand one another. There is not …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
The Coming of the Lord
By Clint Springer Dedicated Christians live in anticipation of the second coming of Jesus. Whether that event transpires during our lifetime or many years from now, the attitude remains the same. Parousia is the Greek word most commonly translated “coming,” and Vine’s Dictionary says it “denotes both an arrival and a consequent presence with.” This article …
Lynn Headrick Passes
By Hiram Hutto On January 15, 1998 Lynn Headrick, faithful Christian and gospel preacher, passed away at his home in Anderson, Alabama, a few miles west of Athens. He was born May 31, 1928. He is survived by his good wife, Mary Faye (Hall), to whom he was married on September 4, 1953. Other survivors …
Modesty, Propriety and Moderation
By Linda Maydell There is almost nothing we women enjoy more than making ourselves look attractive. When someone tells us that we look nice, we feel great! God himself loves beauty. His love of beauty is obvious whenever we see a sunset sky, a seascape, or a sunbird. The creation has been clothed by God in …