When I was a young ministerial student, Noel Smith was editor of the Baptist Bible Tribune, the publication he founded in 1950. Anyone who reads this and attended Baptist Bible College of Springfield, MO, in the 1950s or ‘60s will recognize Smith’s name. His pen was powerful; it could also be sublime, as his followingContinue reading “Some Favorite Christmas Reflections”
Author Archives: Dr. Anthony Slutz
What’s Your Gift?
Right now, a lot of serious thought is being given to “what gift shall I get for ______?” It is fun to buy just “the perfect gift” for a loved one or friend, a gift that you are sure will please that special person; and never is it more exciting than at Christmas when, becauseContinue reading “What’s Your Gift?”
Just In Time
In the fulness of time, the Bible says, God sent forth His Son. Solomon says there is a season and a time for everything. We can rejoice, as we look another “Christmas” in the face, that there was a perfect time for the sending of His only begotten Son, a unique birthing by His HolyContinue reading “Just In Time”
To Love Mrs. Land (A Christmas Story)
She had a sort of contorted smile, but the youngins did not realize why. She was a wheelchair bound woman, probably in her 60’s, when their mom became a friend of hers and began to interact with Mrs. Land. All the girl and her brother knew was that they did not like her stories aboutContinue reading “To Love Mrs. Land (A Christmas Story)”
Memories of Christmases Past
Christmas always ignites vivid memories of Christmases past, so my mind is in memory mode as we fast approach another Christmas Day. One Christmas that was unforgettable to a six-year-old boy was when my parents decided I needed a doll for Christmas! You read that right, a doll! I am not sure why I wasContinue reading “Memories of Christmases Past”
Ready or Not!
Here it comes—ready or not. Christmas, that is. Does it seem possible that it’s that time of the year again, already? Not that we have not seen Christmas decorations in front of homes here and there, and Christmas merchandise jam-packed onto shelves and in any available space in the retail stores. Christmas 2025 will soonContinue reading “Ready or Not! “
It’s Thanksgiving Day!
It’s Thanksgiving Day! A blanket of snow spread lightly in traces, A world moving fast to all the old places; Cherished smiles on children’s sweet faces, Can it be, Thanksgiving again? Food in baskets, good things galore— Food enough for twenty and more! Cakes and pies, and who knew we were poor? Say, can itContinue reading “It’s Thanksgiving Day!”
Count Your Blessings
“Count your blessings, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord has done.” That is a song we’ve sung often, but not very often do we sit down and actually, one by one enumerate God’s particular blessings. Well, I have done so, but the list I came up with isContinue reading “Count Your Blessings”
I Am Thankful for…
Thanksgiving is straight ahead. It is time to prepare our hearts, our heads and our homes for another special day of giving of thanks to our heavenly Father for His abundant goodness to us now and always. Do you have a list of praises assembled? One need not labor long in writing down an itemizedContinue reading “I Am Thankful for…”
What’s The ONE THING You Do?
“…But this one thing I do…I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” (Phil.3:13) Many will never succeed in life at what they do because their attitude is not like Paul’s who with single-heartedness said, “This one thing I do….” Many will not succeed because theyContinue reading “What’s The ONE THING You Do?”
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