READER'S EXCHANGE

 

After being healed of the hurt of leaving the Church of Christ I can look back with appreciation for these things: a simple worship, a New Testament faith, and a continuous renewal of the church. My mentor from the pioneer days was Barton W. Stone more than Alexander Campbell. He was a humble man with a great heart for Jesus Christ.—Gary Cummings, Bakersfield, Ca.

Congregations should occupy the role that prophets did in the Old Testament in that they should warn God’s people of departures from the faith, and call them back to God. We will always need to remind each other of such issues as unity rather than division and the priesthood of all believers rather than a clergy, but always in the proper spirit.—Darrell Bolin, Lock Haven, Pa.

Your series on what the Church of Christ must do to be saved may do more to heal division in our ranks than anything so far. I thank God for your keen mind and loving heart.—Rod Cameron, Converse, In.

May God’s grace and peace abound in the hearts of world leaders on this, the eve of the war in the Persian Gulf. It is reassuring to know that He is in control regardless, and He holds us in His hand.—Gary Taliaferro, Friendswood, Tx.

I have re-read all my issues from 1971-1990. You will never know what your writings have meant to me. I am so thankful you were true to your convictions and that God gave you such an ability to express them. I feel like I know both you and Ouida.—Joyce Briley, Casper, Wy.