The Pulpit Speaks: December 1959

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender. This particular article did not have an exact date on it. From its contents, it was written in the month and year shown. "And unto one He gave five talents; to another two, and to another one, … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: December 1959

The Pulpit Speaks: Undated

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender.This article is among several in the collection that is undated. Time and time again, man rises to his highest heights, his shining hour. I use the term "rises" advisedly. As we see man day after day, we … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: Undated

The Pulpit Speaks: November 10, 1962

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water; whoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: November 10, 1962

The Pulpit Speaks: October 29, 1960 (Redux)

Two years ago - almost to the day - I posted my father's article with the above date. While I still have other articles of his left to post, this one is just so appropriate in light of events of this past week. Let me put it in perspective: at this time, my father was … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: October 29, 1960 (Redux)

The Pulpit Speaks: June 23, 1956

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Have you ever seen an old young man? There is such a thing, however controversial you may feel my thinking. A few days ago a young man came to me and engaged me … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: June 23, 1956

The Pulpit Speaks: November 29, 1958

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh when thou shalt say, 'I have no pleasure in them; while the … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: November 29, 1958

The Pulpit Speaks: May 3, 1958

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. The evening shadows had gathered and 13 hounded men had gathered in an upper room to eat their final meal. Suddenly, one speaks up and makes the rest of them mindful that the … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: May 3, 1958

Griffith doesn’t know Kaine

I saw the article in Thursday's Virginian Pilot regarding the chaplains who resigned over an edict issued by the State Police superintendent regarding nonsectarian prayers. I just scanned it and kept on going. Later in the day, as I was catching up on my blog reading, I ran across a link to the Washington Post … Continue reading Griffith doesn’t know Kaine

The Pulpit Speaks: September 30, 1961

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "Then Peter said, 'Lo, we have left all and followed thee'" -- Mark 10:28 How tragic it is that world thinking has centered around personal gains from each event involved. The smallest favor … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: September 30, 1961

The Pulpit Speaks: May 16, 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 world is filled with tragedies. One does not have to go far before he runs into one tragedy or another. The really tragic thing is those involved do not realize that they … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: May 16, 1959