She is my oldest sister, born about eight years before I became the fourth of five children of Theodore and Margaret in Van Buren County, southeastern Iowa. Mary Ann was the first born, and she has always demonstrated an individualistic spirit. She is an avid reader, a loyal friend, a lover of fine china, aContinue reading “Mary Ann“
Author Archives: Dr. Anthony Slutz
Don’t Look Back!
Jesus was once approached by a would-be disciple who said, “Lord, I will follow Thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.” Jesus’ reply was a warning for all those who are following the Lord Jesus or who are contemplating signing up for service: “And Jesus saidContinue reading “Don’t Look Back!“
20th Century Contender for the Faith
He was born during a prayer meeting on March 25, 1942, in Peoria, Illinois, and by the time he was 21 years of age, he was pastoring Golden Hill Baptist Church in Rochester, Minnesota. From that humble prayer-meeting entrance into this world, Dr. Fred Moritz became a 20th/21st-century contender for the faith once delivered toContinue reading “20th Century Contender for the Faith“
One Vote!
Today is (midterm) Election Day, USA. What a privilege is ours to be able to vote freely. We have seen in the news of late the areas in Ukraine where citizens were asked to vote yes or no on being annexed as part of Russia. Armed Russian guards stood watch as people cast their ballotsContinue reading “One Vote!”
History’s Timeline Going Forward
The apocalypse is in the air! That statement has been uttered many times over the course of many years. It was the Apostle John, before the second century had dawned, who said, “Little children, it is the last time.” (I John 2:18) Another Apostle, Paul, had the last time on his mind when, writing toContinue reading “History’s Timeline Going Forward”
What Made the Psalmist Glad
“I was glad when they said unto me let us go into the house of the Lord.” (Ps.122:1) Now I am a dispensationalist through and through and am aware that this psalm of ascent was chanted in chorus as the faithful ascended to Jerusalem on their trek to the temple to offer sacrifices of praiseContinue reading “What Made the Psalmist Glad“
Of the house and lineage of David
A few months ago, a relative wrote and asked me to participate in a DNA test so that the genealogy she was working on would have some gaps filled in, possibly. I am aware that some people have made a serious hobby or pastime of compiling family trees and meticulously poring over genealogies. It hasContinue reading “Of the house and lineage of David“
The Kindness Command
There it is, right there shortly after Paul warns the Ephesus church to avoid grieving the Holy Spirit, putting away all bitterness, wrath, and anger. The command cannot be missed: “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” (Eph. 4:32) Christians live inContinue reading “The Kindness Command“
Worthship
The title suggests that this post will be about worship, as indicated by the use of the Old English “worthship,” meaning acknowledgement of worth. “Great and marvelous are Your works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are Your ways, O King of saints.” (Rev.15:3). God alone is worthy of praise and worship, for His worksContinue reading “Worthship“
Fear or Faith
The once-shepherd boy queried “whom shall I fear?” and “of whom shall I be afraid?” He might have filled in the blanks with the spear of King Saul, the rebellion of Absalom, the armies of the Philistines, or any number of persons who wanted to see this charismatic, young, anointed future-king wiped out. But David,Continue reading “Fear or Faith“
YOU and GOD 