Dr. Anthony Slutz

“Shopping for a Pastor”

Since all of us are often under a great deal of stress, once in a while it does us good to give ourselves over to something that is of a “merry heart.” In that spirit, I am sharing the following “tongue in cheek” essay on “How Much Is That Preacher in the Window?” I clippedContinue reading ““Shopping for a Pastor””

“If We Did Not Go, Who Would Go?”

A young man who had lived on the southside of Indianapolis, ending up for help at Lester Roloff’s Lighthouse for men—from whence he would migrate to Tennessee Temple College in the early 1970s—and a quiet, shy young lady from Prosperity, West Virginia—also a student at TTC at that same time—met, fell in love, and marriedContinue reading ““If We Did Not Go, Who Would Go?””

In His Own Words

On September 26, 2010, our church had a commissioning service for Kelvin Krueger, missionary appointee under the auspices of Baptist World Mission in Decatur, Alabama. Read Kelvin’s testimony in the following paragraphs to appreciate what an incredible feat God allowed this special servant of His to accomplish in serving as a missionary for six yearsContinue reading “In His Own Words”

Philip the Apostle (4th in a series on the Apostles)

“Philip” means “lover of horses.” The name is Greek but, like all of the twelve apostles, Philip was a Jew. He was from the town Bethsaida, ruled by Philip the Tetrarch, brother of Herod. (Luke 3:1) Philip the Tetrarch named the city Bethsaida after the death of the emperor Augustus. He was a popular ruler,Continue reading “Philip the Apostle (4th in a series on the Apostles)”

Home, Sweet Home

Asked to define a home, one person said: “A place where there is a roof to keep out rain, four walls to keep out the wind; floors to keep out the cold, yes, but a home is so much more. It is the laugh of a baby, the song of a mother, the strength ofContinue reading “Home, Sweet Home”

John, “Whom Jesus Loved” (3nd in a series on the Apostles)

The Bible has been called a biography of the human race, and rightly so. It sets forth our record from creation, to the fall, to our death for sin and our death to sin through redemption and regeneration through Christ. Not only does it give us a record of man, it also tells us ofContinue reading “John, “Whom Jesus Loved” (3nd in a series on the Apostles)”

Everyday Holocaust

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that in 2021, with 46 states reporting, there were in the U.S. 625,000 abortions; and, in the years 2013 through 2022, there were on average 625,000 abortions reported. One will find varying statistics, and some have reported that the number of abortions annually in our landContinue reading “Everyday Holocaust”

On Preaching

Since I have spent more than 50 years preaching, often several times a week, I am always interested in learning more about what kind of preaching God is pleased with, and what kind of preaching the Holy Spirit uses to transform the lives of the preacher’s hearers. “Preach the Word,” Paul exhorted Timothy in hisContinue reading “On Preaching”

Andrew, Brother of Peter (2nd in a series on the Apostles)

A great conductor was once asked: “What is the hardest position in your orchestra to fill?” His reply: “2nd fiddle. Everyone wants to fill the first chair, but not many enjoy being 2nd fiddle.” Andrew, the apostle, was a man who in many ways was “2nd fiddle.” He wrote no books that bear his name. He preached noContinue reading “Andrew, Brother of Peter (2nd in a series on the Apostles)”

I Saw the Lord

If there is a fundamental attribute or characteristic of God, it must surely be His holiness, for at the very center of every concept of the nature of God is—and ever has been, and must always be—the pillar of His holy and righteous character. It may be debated that there is one fundamental attribute ofContinue reading “I Saw the Lord”