An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. The parable of the Prodigal Son ends, as far as the son is concerned, with a great feast prepared by his father. But does it actually end there? It might be a good … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: September 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. "When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things." -- I … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: September 12, 1959 →

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 I saw a car that had run out of gas. The tires were up, the ignition switch was working, the starter was still buzzing each time it was turned … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: March 28, 1959 →

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "And I, if I be lifted up will draw all men unto me!" --- John 12:32 RACE RELATIONS Throughout the nation, last Sunday was supposed to have been designated "Race Relations Day." Somewhere … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: February 24, 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 I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven." -- Matt. 5:20 We … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: March 7, 1959 →

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, it was mine to learn that an old man in my community, when called upon to pray, would always introduce his prayer by saying, "O good Lord and good Devil..." One … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: March 3, 1956 →

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. The fifteenth chapter of Luke carries an account of one of the most popular characters of the Bible, The Prodigal Son. The young man had interpreted his home life as one of confinement … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: October 1, 1960 →

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "And he said unto them, 'I am a Hebrew; and I fear the Lord!'" -- Jonah 1:9 The above are the words contained in an answer to a question directed to Jonah by … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: February 13, 1960 →

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. During His lifetime, Jesus said on one occasions, "I am come that they might have life and have it more abundantly." I wonder at some point in each of our lives if we … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: November 16, 1957 →

An article written by my father, the Rev. C. Thomas Paige, as it appeared in the Tri-State Defender on the date shown. "And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither shall there be sorrows, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the … Continue reading The Pulpit Speaks: February 6, 1960 →