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By Tom Wacaster “Duplicity” is defined by Mirriam-Webster as “the belying of one’s true intentions by deceptive words or action” (Online, www.mirriam-webster.com). One can easily see the idea of doubleness at the root of this word duplicity. Our English word … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster Occasionally I stop at the local Good Will to drop something off and while there I take a few minutes to peruse the books they have on display. Most of what lines the shelves of the “book … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster I have been taking some courses at Amridge University, and one of my courses for the summer was The Life and Ministry of Christ. In these classes we are expected to engage in discussions on some per-determined … Continue reading →

by Tom Wacaster Since the deaths of Osama Bin Laden and Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, former heads of terrorist operations in Iraq and elsewhere, there have continued to be suicide bombings around the world. At this writing they do not seem … Continue reading →

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 →