Religion
Ft. Eustis soldiers punished for not attending Christian concert
I first became aware of this story last week. From one of the soldiers: “Those of us that chose not to attend (about 80, or a little less that half) were marched back to the company area. At that point the NCO issued us a punishment. We were to be on lock-down in the company … Continue reading
Crazy Uncle Pat
Time to hide him in the attic. The transcript (courtesy of Politico via PilotOnline): And you know, Christy, something happened a long time ago in Haiti, and people might not want to talk about it, they were under the heel of the French, uh, you know, Napoleon the third and whatever, and they got together … Continue reading
LTE: Celebrate; don’t complain
There was a letter to the editor* in Sunday’s Virginian-Pilot that has yet to make its way to the website. Since it was written by a citizen, I don’t think I’m violating any copyright laws here by republishing it. (And if I am, I’m sure I’ll hear about it.) For those who are upset about … Continue reading
Christmas quiz: 12 Days and the Bible
I have to admit: I had no idea that the popular Christmas song, the Twelve Days of Christmas, was a song of Christian instruction. I learned this at Sen. Yvonne Miller’s Christmas luncheon, when we were presented with the quiz below. Now, without cheating, can you match the items in list A with the proper … Continue reading
The Pulpit Speaks: January 28, 1956
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. “Train up a child the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart.” The most disturbing element of modern society is the behavior of our young people. The … Continue reading
The Pulpit Speaks: June 21, 1958
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Whate’er thou art, where’er thy footsteps stray, Heed these wise words: This, too, shall pass away. Oh, jewel sentence from the mine of truth! What riches it contains for age or youth. No … Continue reading
No liberty for Dems at Liberty U
Liberty University has decided that Democratic Party platform is incompatible with the school’s moral principles. As the result, the College Democrats club has been decertified by the school, which was founded by the late Rev. Jerry Falwell. In an email to the club president, the VP of Student Affairs basically says you can’t be a … Continue reading
The Pulpit Speaks: December 6, 1958
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. “And, behold, there came a leper and worshipped him saying,’Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean.’” – Matt. 8:2 A few days ago, I was listening to the conversation of two … Continue reading
The Pulpit Speaks: February 27, 1960
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Then said the Lord, “I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people, Israel.” – Amos 7:8 Never in the history of men has there been so much controversy concerning right … Continue reading
The Pulpit Speaks: April 15-21, 1961
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. “I am the Lord thy God who has brought you out of the land of Egypt and out of the house of bondage.” –Exodus 20:2 Have you ever seen a total wreck? Have … Continue reading
The Pulpit Speaks: April 8-14, 1961
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, He is not here. (Mark 16:6) Sir, if thou hath borne Him hence, tell me where thou hast laid Him and I will take Him away. (John 29:15) … Continue reading
The Pulpit Speaks: April 5, 1958
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Continuing our general theme, “Jesus and Human Behavior,” we find ourselves this week dealing with Jesus and His triumphant entry into Jerusalem. As recorded in the 11th chapter of Mark, we find Jesus … Continue reading
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