Author Archives: Tom Wacaster

by Tom Wacaster Fort Morgan is located on the southern tip of Alabama, just across the bay from Mobile. On the wall of the museum located on the premises there is a bronze plaque containing the following words: “Soldiers of … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster No doubt you’ll recognize the title of this week’s article as one of seven phrases Jesus spoke while dying on the cross. The story of Jesus’ death will, when studied carefully and prayerfully, strike the cords of … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster “Hermeneutics” is the science of interpretation. The word is derived from the Greek mythological character, “Hermes,” the messenger of the ‘gods’ and the interpreter of Jupiter. Through the years there have been a number of Bible scholars … Continue reading →

 by Jerry Brewer Satan has many devices for the corruption of humanity. Among those is his ability to get his followers to redefine terms of morality. Many of those are familiar to all of us. For instance, the practice of … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster The scenario is a common one. A family or individual is on their way to Anytown, USA, and for some reason they began the journey with inadequate funds, making the arduous journey in a broken down jalopy … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster (Originally written in April 2016) In 1982, after I had been preaching for ten years, I submitted an article to the Gospel Advocate for consideration under the title, “What I Have Learned After Ten Years of Preaching.” … Continue reading →

I make a concentrated effort each morning to spend about an hour in the reading of God’s word, personal prayer, and meditation. These private moments provide me with strength for the day, and serve as a reminder that the day … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster The first chapter in the Psalms is a wonderful description of the “blessed” man in contrast with the pitiful plight of the ungodly. In the first verse the Psalmist tells us that the righteous man is careful … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster I never did like to take tests. Even in college, preparation for and the taking of tests was stressful, and I suppose college students (or for that matter, any student) feel the same today. I never enjoyed … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster Webster’s online dictionary defines ‘communication’ as “the act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., to someone else.” The late Guy N. … Continue reading →