By Paul J. Casebolt When I began to preach in the late 1940s, I soon en-countered a colloquial expression voiced by both those in churches of Christ, and those not in the church. I think that the expression may have been made in derision by those not in the church, but some in the church seemed …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Peach Ice Cream
By Robert F. Turner Over-eating becomes an occupational hazard for preachers, especially for those in meeting work, so when our hostess asked if she might serve a late-night snack, I replied with emphasis, “I couldn’t eat a thing!” “We have some rolls,” she coaxed. “Not a thing not a thing,” I said with a firmness …
“… And On Our Children”
By Lewis Willis Do you remember when Pilate was trying to release Jesus at the time of his trial? He found Jesus to be innocent and wanted to release him. But the Jews would not permit Pilate to do so. They created so much confusion that he washed his hands before them declaring, “I am innocent …
Who Is A False Teacher?
By Mike Willis In last issue’s editorial, I presented quotations designed to demonstrate that the concept that a “false teacher” is an unscrupulous deceiver without regard to the content of his message is spreading among us. I paralleled quotations from the pen of Leroy Garrett to that of brethren among us for the purpose of demonstrating …