Author Archives: Tom Wacaster

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who arrives at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport only to discover that his passport is suddenly no longer valid due to … Continue reading →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 →