Maybe the Merriam-Webster folk will get ahold of this post and help me to ease into the vernacular of our day the concept of “held.” Much like, within the last few years, the word woke has been eased into the slang vernacular of this 21st century. A cursory study of the origin and meaning of woke, according toContinue reading “#held”
Author Archives: Dr. Anthony Slutz
Knowing and Doing the Will of God, Part 2
It’s a question that has stymied many believers who, having trusted Christ for salvation, obeyed Him in Baptism and surrendered to Him for service, have wondered how they can know for certain what God’s perfect will for their life is in their daily walk and work for their Lord and Savior. They have a heartContinue reading “Knowing and Doing the Will of God, Part 2”
Knowing and Doing the Will of God, Part 1
Ever wrestled with the question, “What does God want me to do in this situation?” Maybe you are contemplating a career change or a move to another city or a decision about where to attend school and what course of studies to pursue. Maybe it’s a friendship that is trending toward a relationship and youContinue reading “Knowing and Doing the Will of God, Part 1”
The Monk
To those of you who knew and loved Evangelist, Educator and Missions statesman, Dr. Monroe Parker, it will surprise you that the Thomasville, AL native has been with his Lord for 25 years now. He impacted so many of our lives, directly or indirectly, through his teaching, preaching and mentoring, that his memory is lodgedContinue reading “The Monk”
Two Gather
I’ve been thinking about the very biblical concept of “together.” That word first occurs in the first chapter of the Bible, verse nine, when we are told that the waters under the heaven were gathered together. It was in the order of creation, that some things be gathered together and were not made to exist alone. Continue reading “Two Gather”
Pure Religion
True or False: “What the world needs today is more religion.” I suppose that most readers of “You and God” would answer that question with an unequivocal “False!” But wait a minute, please. James, in his New Testament epistle, says that there is a religion that is pure and undefiled. (James 1:27) He contrasts itContinue reading “Pure Religion”
An Incredible Missions Story
The story begins in the early 1960’s when Pete Weiss, a successful businessman in the Chicago area, trusted Christ as Savior at the age of 52, thus becoming instantaneously a “completed Jew,’ i.e., a Jew by birth and a Jewish convert to Christianity by the new birth through the Spirit. Pete and his wife beganContinue reading “An Incredible Missions Story”
“I Will Give Myself”
Missionary Ron White served his Savior faithfully and fervently in active duty for the best part of 60 years, mostly in Japan where he and his wife, Odessa, headed to Japan as ambassadors of our Lord soon after graduation from college having raised a marginal amount of support to couple with their full load ofContinue reading ““I Will Give Myself””
The Pastor’s Wife
“None know how grateful I am to God for you. In all I have ever done for Him, you have a large share, for making me so happy you have fitted me for service. I have served the Lord far more and never less for your sweet companionship.” (Charles Spurgeon, in a letter written toContinue reading “The Pastor’s Wife”
The Overseer of Your Church
Paul, with pastors gathered to hear his farewell message to them, said to the elders (pastors) of the Ephesian church, meeting at Paul’s request in Miletus on his way to Jerusalem, charged these men of God to take heed to themselves “and to all the flock over the which the Holy Ghost hath made youContinue reading “The Overseer of Your Church”
