The Pulpit Speaks
One hundred years
Were he alive, today would be my father’s 100th birthday. Charles Thomas Paige was born September 25, 1911 in the south part of the Chesapeake district of Elizabeth City County, Virginia, now known as the City of Hampton. He was the first of seven children born to Charles Henry and Ethel Mabel (Webb) Paige. I’ve … 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
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
The Pulpit Speaks: August 1, 1959
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. The presence of hypocrisy today is appalling! Everyone wants to be hiding behind something. Deep down within us, we like to think that we are getting away with something nobody knows but us. … Continue reading
The Pulpit Speaks: April 18,1959
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. As of now, we are nearly 2,000 years removed from the birth of Christ. In fact, for all this time, we have been living under the influence of Christ. In the homes, churches, … Continue reading
The Pulpit Speaks: October 11, 1958
An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Sometime ago, I read one of the most interesting books it has been my pleasure to read. It was entitled “Mankind At The Crossroads,” by Henry C. Link. One of the oddities of … Continue reading
The Pulpit Speaks: February 22, 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, “Greatest Questions in the Bible,” this week our concern is found in Genesis 4:9 – “Where is Abel, thy brother?” This question takes on new importance today because in … Continue reading
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