An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Last night I watched Victor Hugo's famous play "Les Miserables." The main character in this play is Jean Valjean, a notorious thief. This poor, out of work, man resorted to stealing for his … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: May 20, 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 come that they might have life and have it more abundantly!" WHOSE BUSINESS A little boy had been carried downtown by his mother. The mission had carried them from store to … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: March 7, 1964 →

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. A young man had been off to college to further prepare himself for the ministry. His father was an influential member of the church at home, and when the young man wrote to … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: October 25, 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 "Ordeals That Make Men Grow," we find ourselves this week discussing the life of Joseph. This familiar life deals with one who in the sight of his brothers, had … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: December 14, 1957 →

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, "Ordeals That Make Men Grow," we find ourselves dealing this week with the lives of Jacob and Esau. To those of us who are familiar with Biblical history, we … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: December 7, 1957 →

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. One of the most challenging stories in the Bible centers around Jacob's wrestling with the angel. Here was a man who knew what he wanted and was willing to fight until he got … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: April 4, 1959 →

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. Almost - the most tragic word in our history. Nothing is more pathetic than to see the expression on the face of a man who suddenly realizes that he almost made it. Day … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: October 18, 1958 →

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. A few days ago, a young man came to me. On his face was written all of the evidence of distress. He inquired of me if I had a few moments that I … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: May 9, 1959 →

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brethren." -- I John 3:14 BROTHERHOOD How glorious it is that in this life we are able to … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: February 16, 1963 →

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 come that they might have life and have life more abundantly." -- Jesus This week I was in conference with one of the officials of education of this city. We talked … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: August 27, 1960 →