By Mike Willis As the discussion of unity with respect to our differences over divorce and remarriage is occurring, we are hearing statements that seem to imply that brethren do not think that we should expect them to understand the difficult subject of divorce and remarriage alike. Some are boldly affirming that a demand for uniformity …
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Elders Must Be Successful Fathers First
By H.E. Phillips Just the ability to beget children does not make one a good father. The Scriptures require a man to be a good and successful father before he can serve as an elder. That is one of the qualifications (1 Tim. 3:4,5; Tit. 1:6). A successful father must first be a successful husband. That …
Why Are Fathers So Important to Their Sons?
By Alan Jones As I drove down our lane on the way to my office to write this article, my five-year-old son, Eric, as he usually does, ran alongside; smiling, waving, and telling me “bye.” He, along with my nine-year-old son, Jeremy, and ten-year-old son, Luke, are the inspiration for this article. I’m going to approach …
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Aiding the Fatherless, the Orphan
By Royce U. Deberry Today, much is said of those who are “less fortunate” than us. Usually, when we use this phrase, we are refer-ring to those who are physically or mentally handicapped, or those who are homeless, or those out of work, or those who are financially deprived, or a host of others. However, I …