By Larry Ray Hafley Football teams succeed with a “balanced attack,” i.e., a coordinated combination of rushing and passing on offense and an equally strong defense against the run and the pass. This prime principle prevails in “the good fight of faith.” The Guardian of Truth endeavors to adhere to “a balanced attack.” We seek to …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Church Discipline
By Carol R. Lumpkin There are problems in many local churches of Christ which have been brought about over church discipline. This is true because brethren over the years have not been taught what the law of Christ is on discipline, or because some brethren just are not ready to accept the necessity of doing what …
Faith That Righteousness Is Rewarded!
By William C. Sexton “I have long been convinced that, if a young person will give his job, though a humble one, the best that is in him, he will be trusted and promoted to better jobs. A strong desire to succeed, loyal and faithful service will still be rewarded” (W.W. Otey: The Tree of Life …
Gospel Meetings
By Wayne S. Walker It used to be that if a church announced a gospel meeting, people from congregations, not only near-by but eighty to one hundred miles away, would be there as often as possible. Even today in regions where the church is not strong and the closest group of Christians is at least seventy-five …