Articles by M.A. Hinkhouse
Clean and Unclean Meats
September 1939
The question arises, Is there confusion in teaching that the record of clean and unclean meats of Leviticus II should be observed today, and at the same time teaching that the ceremonial law as a whole is done…
Medical Work in Far East
August 1939
The medical number of the Far Eastern Division Outlook (April, 1939) is filled with inspirational material, from the opening articles of W. P. Bradley and C. L. Torrey to the news notes on the…
When You Write Poetry for "The Ministry"
July 1939
We invited Mrs. Rey to set forth certain guiding principles pertaining to the technique of verse writing for the benefit of those who submit poetry for use in our columns. Mrs. Rey is well acquainted with the needs…
Collecting and Preserving Notes
July 1940
A variety of personal contacts, a restless seeking for knowledge, a study of national and world problems, a keen awareness of events, and a sensitiveness to all stimuli will condition the potential writer for…
Originality of Expression
June 1940
The more individuality of thought we use in writing, the more effective will be our presentation—up to a certain point. There is such a thing as too much originality in writing, which results in affectation, eccentricity,…
The Creative Side of Writing
February 1940
At the recent Editorial Council held in Takoma Park, one of the officers of the General Conference made this surprising statement: "When I go out among our people at camp meetings and visit the churches, the fact that…
Brevity, Thou Art a Jewel!
April 1940
Lengthy speeches, lengthy articles, and lengthy prayers are usually tiresome. Life is short, and we must learn to condense and intensify our thoughts. Many writers are too voluminous. They wrap up one idea in so many words that it is almost…
Simplicity of Expression
March 1940
In an attempt to exhibit their wisdom, some writers employ "six-syllable words" and ponderous phrases that stretch out into lengthy, involved sentences and paragraphs. One editor facetiously remarks that such writing…
Miscellaneous Matters in Writing
August 1940
Remember Your Readers.—In writing for a given periodical, you should first remember the particular needs of that paper. Try to visualize the readers among whom it is circulated. If you are writing for a journal whose chief purpose is to…
The Outline and Its Structure
August 1942
It is necessary for the minister, the teacher, the Bible worker, the writer, to be able to make a comprehensive outline before he gives a talk, a study, or a sermon? Yes ; otherwise he may experience the plight…
What Bible Workers Expect of Evangelists
May 1942
It was my privilege a few days ago to slip into the back seat of the class in public evangelism at the Theological Seminary, and hear a very interesting discussion. Word had come to me that Miss Kleuser had been asked…
Promotion of Health Principles
February 1942
Particularly gratifying to the Medical Art Department was the action of the recent Autumn Council at Battle Creek in adopting recommendations which came from the Presidents'…
When You Write for "The Ministry"
April 1938
Hundreds of manuscripts come to the editorial office of The Ministry each year, the great majority of which are solicited. Now that the journal has been enlarged, and contains twice as much copy as formerly,…