Author Archives: Tom Wacaster

by Tom Wacaster The chance of an asteroid or comet of any significant size hitting the earth in a single year is something like 1 in 300,000. Of course there are some astronomers who speak of a massive asteroid now … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster Near the close of His earthly ministry our Lord made one final journey to Galilee. His first stop on that tour was in Nazareth, the city where He grew up. Matthew’s record of this visit to Nazareth … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster The essence of the first chapter of Philippians is captured in the words of 1:21: “For me to live is Christ; and to die is gain.” Take a survey with the following lead in statement: “For me … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster My first local work was in a small country town in south central Oklahoma. Being new to the state, and the city, I found myself frequently asking, “How do I get to so-and-so’s place?” One of the … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster Sociologists are telling us that an alarming number of people are growing weary with the traditional concept of family, marriage, and the home. Commitment and acceptance of responsibility have almost become taboo when it comes to taking … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster An increasing number of diluted and self-proclaimed philosophers have bought into the lie that modern man has finally reached the point where he no longer needs religion. Man is the sum and substance of all there is, … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster I have, on occasions, been accused of being the “most organized preacher in the brotherhood.” I’m not so sure I deserve such a distinguished designation, and try as hard as I might, there are times when I … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster The book of Philemon takes up less than one full page in my Bible. Though small, it tells in a remarkable way the story of how Christ comes into the lives of men and women and, acting … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster The closing lines to Frank Sinatra’s hit record, “My Way,” sum up not only the essence of the song, but perhaps the life of the man himself: For what is a man, what has he got? If … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster It is quite interesting to listen to the feeble attempts of men to justify those things for which they have no authority. After more than 45 years of preaching I have learned that once a person has … Continue reading →