Under a blanket of white, fresh snow on Christmas morn, the sleepy village woke as church bells rang in honor of the Christ-child born. Beside the tracks, white-framed, the old home-place still stood where 7 girls and 7 boys once gathered firewood. Long since were gone, forever past, those glee-filled days when children laughed, half-wildContinue reading “Christmas, Past and Future”
Author Archives: Dr. Anthony Slutz
“The Best Day I Ever Had!”
Those words were not spoken by someone who had just won the lottery; or by someone who had just gotten promoted to a coveted position after years of hard work; or by a parent, reconciled to an estranged child after years of waiting, hoping, and praying; but by an 8-year-old bus kid two weeks agoContinue reading ““The Best Day I Ever Had!””
The Holy Spirit of Christmas
The world at large is now into the “spirit of Christmas,” which can mean multiple things—from gift-giving and parties to special musical cantatas and candlelight services to Christmas eve and morning around the Christmas tree, to mention just a few. But, I have been thinking about the Holy Spirit of Christmas. God’s Spirit, the HolyContinue reading “The Holy Spirit of Christmas”
Israel: the Big Picture
Bible-believers are following the events in the state of Israel with heightened interest, observing as always history past and present through the lens of scripture. As a pastor I have been musing about what and when to pen some thoughts on the subject. Until I do, I offer, with permission, the following article written byContinue reading “Israel: the Big Picture”
The Power of Love
“Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it….” (Song of Solomon 8:7) The wise man spoke of love’s unequalled power, much as did the Apostle centuries later, writing that “now abideth faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” (I Cor. 13:13) Any pastor worthy of his callingContinue reading “The Power of Love”
“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. 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 of faith.Continue reading ““I Will Give Myself””
Love With a Pure Heart Fervently
Peter, writing to first-century saints who had been scattered due to persecution, exhorted them to “love one another with a pure heart fervently.” (I Pet.1:22) Two questions come to mind when contemplating that command: (1) Do I have a pure heart? (2) How can I love others fervently? It is possible to have a pureContinue reading “Love With a Pure Heart Fervently”
“Out Damn Spot!”
Those are the famous words of Shakespeare’s leading character from “Macbeth,” quoting Lady Macbeth dealing with the damning guilt she suffered after she and her husband conspired to brutally stab and kill their regal friend, Duncan. The play is a commentary on mankind’s dilemma, brought on by our plunge into sin in the Garden, whenContinue reading ““Out Damn Spot!””
Thankful? Why Not?
Today, upon a bus I saw a girl with golden hair.She seemed so gay, I envied her, and wished that I were half so fair.I watched her as she rose to leave, and saw her hobble down the aisle.She had one leg and wore a crutch, but as she passed—a smile.Oh, God, forgive me whenContinue reading “Thankful? Why Not?”
Nothing Over, Nothing Lacking
I have asked Ellen to share one of her devotionals in this Thanksgiving week post. So, from the TRBC Times of November, 2009, here is what she wrote. Our granddaughters Audrey and Amy were 4 and 2 at the time. “Audrey and Amy eagerly waited for the mailman. They might get another package from GrandmaContinue reading “Nothing Over, Nothing Lacking”
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