By Tom M. Roberts One of the most unique religious exchanges between brethren occurred during the lectures at Florida College, February 5, 1991. The participants were Ed Harrell and Mike Willis, introduced by then-president Bob Owen, as they discussed Marriage, Divorce and Fellowship. Though not a part of the regular lectures, the feature was arranged by …
Author Archives: Mark Mayberry
Day of Prayer and Fasting
By Jeffrey Asher The following statement appeared in The Southwest Story (Vol. 23, No. 11), a publication of the Southwest Church of Christ in Amarillo, Texas: I am anticipating a wonderful day Sunday as we spend a whole hour devoted to the Lord’s Supper. To prepare our minds and bodies for Sunday, the elders have called …
Spirit of New Testament Preaching
By O.C. Lambert Brethren sometimes lament that the gospel does not seem to be as effective as in ancient times, but I am sure the gospel has the same power and human nature is the same. The cause of failure is in us. Brethren are too anxious to be popular. Business and social matters neutralize the …
Clapping to Songs
By Paul K. Williams I have noticed some articles in opposition to the practice of applauding speakers in church, articles to which I say a hearty “Amen.” Preaching is not entertainment to be measured by an applause meter. In South Africa our problem is slightly different; it is that the denominations love to clap in rhythm …