Author Archives: Tom's Pen

By Tom Wacaster Someone once said, “Thanksgiving is a state of mind, and not necessarily an expression of thought.” Was he implying that one could “be” thankful while failing to express that thanks in so many words? If so, he … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster The HealthCare.gov website tells its visitors that until your deduction is met, you are responsible for all costs relating to doctor visits, hospital stays, or any other medical expense. In that context, “out of pocket” means all … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster Back when I was growing up religion was affirmed and practiced by a much larger percentage of the population than today. While there were those who saw no need for spiritual nutrition, the general attitude toward the … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster It has not been all that long ago when being “into Jesus” was the popular thing for teens to embrace. Now, as well as then, Jesus was depicted as some kind of “pale Galilean” (that’s how one … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster While perusing the internet I came across the following observation about dogs: “Dogs take each moment at a time and enjoy it; they don’t hold grudges; they are everyone’s best friend. Dogs savor the simple things in … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster In Matthew 16:16-18 our Lord makes an astonishing promise. This is especially true when we consider the historical and political setting. The tide was beginning to turn on our Lord. The leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster The late evangelist Billy Sunday is reported to have said, “Put a polecat in the parlor: which changes first? Parlor or polecat?” Please permit me to define a couple of words before I seek to make application … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster Over the course of a few short years the twelve men whom Jesus had chosen began to grow and mature into the material that God could, and would use to proclaim the gospel to a lost humanity. … Continue reading →

By Tom Wacaster   It has been slightly more than four years since she sat across from me, both of us with our Bibles opened. After a number of previous studies, she had obeyed the gospel, and she was still … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster It has been quite some time since I donned a fisherman’s attire, along with the necessary equipment to successfully bring home a morsel of fish for supper. I made a futile attempt at several years ago when … Continue reading →

By Tom Wacaster Benjamin Franklin has been credited with a lot of wise sayings, not the least of which is this: “A little neglect may breed great mischief; for want of a nail the shoe was lost; for want of … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster Good-byes are never easy. Unfortunately the closer we are to someone, the more difficult the farewell, and the more heart-rending the separation. When the final moment comes for separation words escape us and the uncertainty of the … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster The invitation that Jesus extended to Matthew is as timely today as it was almost two-thousand years ago. “Follow me” is the standing invitation that heaven extends to all men. It is an invitation to enter into … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster There is no doubt that our battle is a spiritual battle: “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh (for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster My soul waiteth in silence for God only: From him cometh my salvation. He only is my rock and my salvation: He is my high tower; I shall not be greatly moved (Psalms 62:1-2). There is something … Continue reading →

By Tom Wacaster David wrote, “Thy word have I laid up in my heart, that I might not sin against thee” (Psalms 119:11). God’s word is a powerful seed that, when laid up in the good and honest heart, will … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster In 1 Corinthians 3:6 the apostle Paul, by divine inspiration, penned these words: “I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.” The last time I attempted to grow a garden was in the late 80’s. … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster The title for this week’s article reflects the very words that the late V.E. Howard would use in his radio broadcast each week. “Are you listening?” Those three words were designed to capture the attention of the … Continue reading →