It is a “law” that is not encoded or inscripturated, such as “Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” But it is a “law” nonetheless, written with indelible ink in the crucible of life on a long line of lives throughout history. It is the “law” of unintended consequences. One is reminded ofContinue reading “The Law of Unintended Consequences”
Author Archives: Dr. Anthony Slutz
Practical Pointers for Preaching
The late Robert Delnay was a master teacher in Bible colleges and seminaries in fundamental circles for several decades, teaching various courses. I was privileged to sit under his tutelage when I pursued an M.Div. degree at Central Baptist Theological Seminary in the mid-1960s. He also published articles that were helpful to those in ministry.Continue reading “Practical Pointers for Preaching”
Grace Giving
An enthusiastic new convert declared his determination to “give it all” to God, saying to his pastor, “If I had 50 pigs, I’d give 25 of them to the Lord!” “That’s good,” said the pastor. “If you had 30 would you give 15 to the Lord?” “Of course, I would,” said the new Christian. “IfContinue reading “Grace Giving”
MY SISTER MARY ANN
She is my oldest sister, born about eight years before I became the fourth of five children of Theodore and Margaret in Van Buren County, southeastern Iowa. Mary Ann was the first born, and she has always demonstrated an individualistic spirit. She is an avid reader, a loyal friend, a lover of fine china, aContinue reading “MY SISTER MARY ANN”
“Therefore Have I Hope”
Jeremiah, the prophet who had said that there was no sorrow like his sorrow, (Lam. 1:12) could later say, recalling to mind the Lord’s mercies, compassions, and faithfulness: “This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.” (Lam. 3:21) Helen Keller, born blind and deaf, said: “Once I knew the depth where no hopeContinue reading ““Therefore Have I Hope””
Judah’s Greatest King
Ok, Bible scholars, if I were to give you a one-question Old Testament history quiz, and that one questions was, “Who was Judah’s greatest king?”—what would your answer be? Solomon and David would probably pop into your minds immediately, and both were great kings. But they lived and died before the kingdom of Judah wasContinue reading “Judah’s Greatest King”
Satan’s Unrelenting Attacks
The believer’s arch-enemy, Satan, has one goal in mind for you if you are a Christian striving to live a devoted life for Jesus Christ: plainly stated, he wants in the worst way to devour you. (I Peter 5:8) He has a formidable arsenal of spiritual weapons with which to do it, and he hasContinue reading “Satan’s Unrelenting Attacks”
Valentine’s Day, 2026
I do not know how many—if any—Valentine’s Days I will have left to share some sentiments; and since I am editor in chief of “You and God,” I am going to beg your pardon while I put into circulation a poem of passion (more or less) that I wrote to Ellen when we were engagedContinue reading “Valentine’s Day, 2026”
Who’s Your Builder?
Words of wisdom that have stood the test of time: “Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain who build it.” (Ps. 127:1) It was God who designed and “built” the first home that first week of the world, forming the man out of the dust of the ground and fashioning the womanContinue reading “Who’s Your Builder?”
My Dream Church
Solomon said that where there is no vision, the people perish. When God called me to preach as a young Bible college freshman, I had no idea that I would ever pastor a church. My heroes at that time were Bill Rice and Glen Schunk, both evangelists. But, I have had the unspeakable privilege ofContinue reading “My Dream Church”
YOU and GOD 