Author Archives: Tom Wacaster

by Tom Wacaster (originally written December 25, 2014) It happened almost 2,000 years ago; but the residual effect is still with us today.  Every time we partake of the Lord’s Supper we are reminded of that moment in history when the … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster (originally written April 15, 2015) Before you brand me as a zealot opposed to government occupation, overtaxing, and bureaucratic domination, let me assure you that I take Romans chapter 13 very seriously; as should all Christians. April … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster (originally written in March 2016) Some of you are old enough to remember leisure suits. It has been almost 40 years since I bought my one (and only) leisure suit. I was living in Ada, Oklahoma, and there … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster (originally written, April 2016) There is a connotation that attaches itself to the above word. Let your mind rest on that word for just a moment. “Separated!” There is a sense of hopelessness in that word, a … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster (originally written July 2015) Other than Jesus Christ, Solomon was the wisest man ever to live. This was due to God’s gracious gift granted to the young king who sought not money, or power, but divine guidance. … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster (originally written September 2015) September is the month for the three-week Hindu festival. Since my annual trip to India is usually in September, I always manage to catch at least a part of the foolishness that is … Continue reading →

(or “A Medley of Matters”)by Tom Wacaster (Originally written October, 2015) Occasionally I find my mind racing from one thought to another and find it difficult to focus on any one thing for any length of time. It is Monday … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster  Many a tribute has been paid to Jesus of Nazareth. “Believers and mockers, skeptics and saints, the mighty and the humble; all have testified to the fact that this Man among men was more than a man.” … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster It has been a few years since I passed that little church building, but the sign certainly caught my attention. It read: “Evangelical Spirit Filled Orthodox Catholic Church of St. Thomas the Apostle.” It was likely a spin … Continue reading →

Tom Wacaster It was late Friday afternoon, and I was tired and exhausted from a sleepless night before I ever began this journey, followed by a long ten-hour flight from Moscow to JFK airport in New York. Despite the fact that … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster Since the mid 1920’s our nation has been fed a steady diet of humanism, evolution, and atheism. Every attempt has been made to get Jehovah God “out” of the picture, and put man at the center, and science … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster I have often commented on the illogical and unreasonable driving habits of those who live in many of the Asian and Far East parts of the world. I think I have shared with you one incident last … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster It has been observed that “the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” (Lao Tzu). I thought about those words of wisdom early Monday morning as I began the long drive home from Bristol, … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster Karl Menninger published a book by the same title, which I have borrowed for this week’s article. Having focused his reader’s attention on the rather obvious decline in western civilization and the deplorable condition in which we … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster (note: originally written November 11, 2014) Reading the title to this week’s column, you might think that what follows has something to do with hard labor, unions, shipping, or even personal burdens that someone might be carrying … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster A misunderstanding of the role Peter would play in the establishment of the church has led to innumerable false doctrines, not the least of which is the entire system of so-called ‘Papal Authority.’ We pick up in … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster This is a continuation of a previous post. You can click here to navigate back to that article. The title of this week’s article contains the words of Jesus, as recorded in Matthew 16:18. The verse, in … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster Most of us are very familiar with our Lord’s promise in Matthew 16:18 to build His church.  The immediate context begins in verse 13 and extends through verse 20. Unfortunately, most people focus on verse 18 and neglect … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster How many times have we read the words of Paul in Romans 1:14-15? A dozen? Fifty? Perhaps a hundred? How many times have we listened to the preacher, or a Bible class teacher call our attention to … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster It is not uncommon for a single verse to contain a little nugget of truth that astounds and challenges even the most experienced Bible students. Today while reading again the wonderful story of Joseph, I came across … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster In times of uncertainty the child of God has a refuge in his heavenly Father.  Indeed, the promises that God gives to His children are so abundant that the saint could read one promise a day for … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster History has proven that man, for the most part, has a propensity to rebel against God’s will and seek a means of “salvation” apart from the Gospel of Christ. One passage that has been twisted and tortured … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster In Genesis 25:8, the following is recorded concerning Abraham: “Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.” One of … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster It is the underdog for whom men cheer. Perhaps this is why  the pundits and prognosticators are, “on any given Sunday” (as the late Dandy Don used to say), wrong in their predictions. The outcome of the … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster While in the process of looking up something I had filed away several years ago, I stumbled upon a little tidbit regarding the catacombs that lay beneath the city of Rome. The author noted that the “catacombs … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster Don’t let the name scare you. Punctuation marks help us get the right pronunciation: “Ma-her-shal-al-hash-baz.” But the name meant something: “Hastens to the prey.” Here is the setting. When Tiglath-pileser III took control of Assyria, he immediately … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster (written in the early 2,000’s. If anything, things have gotten much worse) In his book, A Jewish Conservative Looks At Pagan America, author Don Feder tells of an interesting incident that occurred many years ago. Emperor Joseph … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster Some years ago I was corresponding with someone about the changed life of Saul of Tarsus. The point I was attempting to make was that the conversion of Saul is evidence of the divine origin of the … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster “For we have not a high priest that cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but one that hath been in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin” (Heb. 4:15). Three words in that verse … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster Almost two thousand years ago, an unidentified number of wise men (magi, according to the Greek) observed a strange phenomenon, and followed a star to the outskirts of Jerusalem.  They were searching for He that is “born … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster Hurry, hurry, hurry! You ought to see my calendar. I have tasks to be completed, sermons to prepare, visits that need to be made, mail that needs to be read, and correspondence that needs my attention. It … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster When the children of Israel stood on the eastern banks of the Jordan River, they were facing a task that their forefathers had refused to take advantage of forty years before. God told Joshua, “Be strong and … Continue reading →

By Tom Wacaster Based upon a true story, ‘The Terminal’ is an amusing tale of an imaginary man, Viktor Navorski, who arrives at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport only to discover that his passport is suddenly no longer valid due to … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster Leonardo da Vinci painted “The Last Supper” in a church in Milan. Two very interesting stories are associated with this painting. At the time that Leonardo da Vinci painted “The Last Supper,” he had an enemy who … Continue reading →

Who planted that fig tree “by the way” oh those many years ago? Was it planted in that precise location to satisfy the hunger of some poor stranger? Was it planted to provide shade to some weary traveler? Perhaps it … Continue reading →

It is important that one read the Bible to determine exactly what he must do in order to please God, and to come to have remission of sins. The inspired writer Luke provided us with at least eight, detailed accounts … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster Take a minute to read the story of the two blind men whom Jesus healed on His final trip to Jerusalem (Matthew 20:29-34). There is a remarkable beauty in this story, and if we are not careful … Continue reading →

Introduction: David wanted to bring the ark of God to Jerusalem. For some time now the ark had resided in the house of Abinadab that was in Gibeah (2 Sam. 6:3). David’s intentions were good, but the choices he made … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster I have been blessed to acquire a sizable library over the past three decades. I have read most of what is in my library at least one time [excepting of course reference books; I never could catch … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster “HIS RESURRECTION FROM THE GRAVE” In 2023 I was invited to speak at the West Virginia School of Preaching lecture series on this Psalm. At some time during my studies over the past few years, I had … Continue reading →