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”
Author Archives: Dr. Anthony Slutz
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”
A Deadly Sin
Genesis says that in earth’s earliest days, the elder son of Adam and Eve, Cain, was angry. His wrath was directed at his brother, Abel, who had worshipped God with the prescribed offering; but ultimately it was aimed at God, who appeared to Cain and asked, “Why art thou wroth? And why is thy countenanceContinue reading “A Deadly Sin”
Souls for Jesus
Back in the mid-1960s, and probably before and surely after, the preacher boys’ class at Bob Jones University, where I was a ministerial student, began its weekly session in the then Fine Arts auditorium by singing the chorus, “Souls for Jesus.” About 800 young men bellowed out the words, “Souls for Jesus is our battleContinue reading “Souls for Jesus”
Forgiven!
David said it with an exclamation: “Blessed is the man whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” (Ps.32:1) In another of his Psalms of praise, the sweet singer of Israel reminds us that God is one “Who forgiveth all thine iniquities.” (Ps.103:3) In fact, David continued, “As far as the east is from theContinue reading “Forgiven!”
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