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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 →

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 →

by Tom Wacaster “Tradition! Without our traditions, our lives would be as shaky as…as a fiddler on the roof!” Tradition, simply defined, is the passing down or the handing down of a teaching from someone else.” Tradition can be good … Continue reading →