Category Archives: Discipline

As I mentioned in the last post on this topic, 95% of the Churches of Christ would not have treated the reader so severely. However, I think this sort of conduct is going to become more common — not less. … Continue reading →

When I received the email from my disfellowshipped reader, I wrote her, saying, “I have some thoughts, but I find the readers often have wisdom that would never have occurred to me.” And, boy, was I right! I was hoping … Continue reading →

Dear Reader, I’m glad you chose to write me because I love being amazed at the courage and faithfulness of God’s children. I mean, I’m just astonished that you’ve managed not only to extricate you from a horrible situation, but … Continue reading →

I get emails. This tragic email is lengthy but important. A reader wants to know how to respond to having been disfellowshipped. Readers, what do you think? (Edited for length and privacy. Posted and edited with permission.) Hello, I have … Continue reading →

This is one of the most abused verses in all of scripture (which says a lot!) (2 John 1:7, 9-11) Many deceivers, who do not acknowledge Jesus Christ as coming in the flesh, have gone out into the world. … … Continue reading →