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A REAL ODD COUPLE The law and grace. Now there is a real odd couple. From the book The Foolish Galatians by Tom Parsons, now available from Amazon.
A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT An account of an auto accident witnessed by guest writer Hazel Williams-Jann. Also, three driving tips that will reduce your risk of an accident and save gas.
ABOUT US Who maintains this website, and why does he do it? Read here to find out.ALL THINGS CONSIDERED, I'D RATHER BE IN PHILADELPHIA On whose grave stone is this remark allegedly placed? And is it really there? Read this article to find out.
ALMOST HEAVEN West Virginia, right? Maybe so. But in reality, almost is never good enough.
AT LEAST OUR PANTS FIT A diagnosis of diabetes at the age of 27 was the experience of my son-in-law. His wife, my daughter, Kathy, writes about this experience.BROTHER TOM - WITHOUT A DOUBT The text of an Easter sermon preached by our friend Tim Allen.
THE CHURCH OF THE LAODICEANS Jesus sent a message to seven churches in ancient Asia Minor. The final message was sent to the church of the Laodiceans, a church which bears a remarkable resemblance to the modern church. This article is from Tom Parsons' book Come, Lord Jesus, now available on this website and from Amazon.
CHURCH OF MY YOUTH From 1960 to 1965, I was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Park, Michigan. It was in this church I learned basic Bible doctrine. Linda and I attended the church's 80th anniversary a few years ago. Read about it all here.
CREATION MUSEUM TELLS IT LIKE IT WAS The Creation Museum in Petersburg, KY is a controversial museum which depicts a literal interpretation of the Genesis account of creation. Read our review of this fine museum.
THE DAKOTA It is one of New York City's prime pieces of real estate, situated as it is overlooking Central Park. But the Dakota Apartments has housed many famous people, and witnessed many tragic events.
EVEN SO, COME, LORD JESUS The last chapter of the book of Revelation contains the most explicit description of Heaven given in the Bible. This article based on Revelation Chapter 22 is from Tom Parsons' book Come, Lord Jesus, avaialble at our Bookstore and from Amazon.
THE EVOLUTION HYPOTHESIS For all the talk in "educated" circles today about how evolution has replaced creation as the method of explaining the universe, evolution, and creation, also, for that matter, still are both hypotheses.
THE GOLDEN COMPASS: THE HUMANISM OF PHILIP PULLMAN Styled after the works of C. S. Lewis, Philip Pullman's writings are designed to promote humanism, as Lewis' promote Christianity. Read about this popular children's author.
GRACE? OR TRUTH? If you were in trouble, would you rather have a liberal counselor or a conservative one? My answer is, I wouldn't want either! To find out why, read this important article.
THE GRAND CANYON OF GOD Science claims 9 million years for the creation of the Grand Canyon in northern Arizona. But creation scientists believe that one year of flooding is responsible for this grandest of all canyons.IF YOU DON'T PRAY IN MY SCHOOL, I WON'T THINK IN YOUR CHURCH It is a popular statement today, even though it lacks even the most basic logic. Read about our take on this silly phrase.
ISAAK Our friend, James Robert Krull, writes of his son and daughter-in-law who recently adopted Isaak, an eight-month-old boy from Kazakhstan.
IT IS A MATTER OF CHOICE "Choose life," the Bible says. Mr. Parsons argues for the life of the unborn in this important article.IT'S TIME TO CONFESS Daniel prayed while he and God's people were held captive in Babylon. In his prayer, Daniel confessed the sins of himself and the people. The modern church needs to pray a similar prayer.
MAKING THE GOSPEL RELEVANT The modern church struggles to reach a world that has turned its back on Jesus Christ. How can we make the gospel relevant in today's skeptical age? Maybe we can't. Maybe we don't need to.
MONDAY MORNING Guest writer Hazel Williams-Jann contemplates the joy of getting over a bothersome illness.
MUSIC HAS CHARMS What kind of a world would it be without music? There will be music in Heaven, according to the book of Revelation. But music can trouble as well as bless. Read about the controversy over music in evangelical churches in recent years.
MUSINGS ON GROWING OLD Random thoughts of an aging retired preacher and writer.NOT AFRAID OF A LABEL There is a movement in evangelical Christian circles to move away from long established labels. But are labels really such a problem?
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD AND SACRED COWS Is science a sacred cow in our society today? Some think it is. Read and decide for yourself.STATEMENT OF FAITH What do we believe? Find out here.
WENDY When Wendy visited our back porch one summer, I was forced to treat her unkindly.
WHO NEEDS CHRISTMAS ANYWAY? We seem unable to make up our minds about whether Christmas is a secular holiday or a Christian holiday. Here's some help in coming to a conclusion.
WHO'S A CALVINIST? The great theologian John Calvin had a profound influence on Christian thinking. Does he have anything to say to Christians today?WILL THE REAL ENEMY PLEASE STAND UP? Christians sometimes forget who the real enemy is. In this article, based on Ephesians 6:10-12, the real enemy is revealed.
WINDSOR"S CHILD Information about our first book, published in 2007, about how God worked in one little boy's life growing up in Windsor, Ontario in the 1940s.
THIS LITTLE LIFE OF MINE: CHAPTER 48 - THE SEQUELThe second film we made while in Oglesby, called "Bring Forth The Best Robe."
THIS LITTLE LIFE OF MINE: CHP 47 - MY CAREER AS A DIRECTOR
I made two films in my career. This is the story of the first one.
ARCHIVAL FAMILY PHOTOS Photos from the past showing Tom and Linda and other family members in days now gone.
CURRENT FAMILY PHOTOS Photos of our family taken within the past few weeks. 
RECENT FAMILY PHOTOS Photos of our family taken within the past few years.
OUR WEDDING Photos of our wedding, December 28, 1968, taken by our friend, Tim Amundson.
BECKY CABLE You may have visited the home of this ancestor of my wife. Read about this lady who worked hard all her life.EMILY DICKINSON Poet. Recluse. The Belle of Amherst. And relative of Tom Parsons. Read about the poet you studied in high school and how she connects to the Parsons' family.
EMMA JANE SUMMERS One of Linda's ancestors, Emma Jane Summers lived a long life.
GEORGIANNA GILBERT Tom's great grandmother who was a victim of poisoning.
JOHN HUBBLE: A TRIBUTE TO MY FATHER-IN-LAW A tribute to Linda's dad who went home to be with the Lord on Valentine's Day, 2008.
NELLIE HUBBLE: IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER The text of the sermon I delivered at my mother-in-law's funeral on February 1, 2010.
WILLIAM PARSONS: A FAMILY HERO. What happened the day the circus came to town? Read this story about my grandfather, a family hero.
TWO A married couple celebrate a special anniversary.WHAT JOE MISSED Something strange occurred the day Joe went to church.
WHEN BERNIE CAME TO BIBLE SCHOOL Based on a true incident when a special guest came to visit at Vacation Bible School.
BOOKSTORE A variety of Christian books are for sale at our bookstore with safe, secure PayPal payment service.
GUESTBOOK Sign our guestbook, and read what others have written.
MINISTRIES AT MARANATHA Tom and Linda worship and serve at Maranatha Baptist Church in Columbus, Ohio. Here are schedules of their ministries there.
MY MOTHER'S WRITING I am not the only member of my family who enjoys writing. Along with my daughters, my mother was an amateur writer. Here are some of her poems, and an interesting short story she wrote.
RON'S PHOTOS FROM WORLD WAR II My brother, Ron, served in World War II. Here are some pictures he brought back when he came home.
SPEAKER'S BUREAU Information about programs we have available for churches, schools, and other ministries, within a 200-mile radius of Columbus, Ohio. This is a downloadable, printable file in .pdf format which requires Adobe Reader to view.
Part 1: Introduction to The Problem
Part 2: What is 'Biblical Christianity'?
Part 3: Arrogance of people who claim they speak for God
Part 4: Christians who condemn "God's children."
Part 5: Christians who teach God sends people to Hell.
Part 6: Concept of sin and need for salvation.
Part 7: The authority of the Bible.
Part 8: The Christian Response.
Part 2 - The Old Ways Are Better
Part 3 - Pie In The Sky Religion
Part 4 - I Have To Do It Myself
Part 5 - God Doesn't Want Me To Suffer
Part 6 - Don't Judge Me
Part 7 - I Don't Have Enough To Give Away
Part 8 -- God Gave It To Me For Me
A DAY IN RIDGETOWN. It is the town in which my mother lived as a child, a small Ontario town with plenty of charm. I spent a day in the town several years ago. This video is the result of that day.
THE GRAND CANYON OF GOD. Nine million years to create the Grand Canyon? I don't think so. I believe God created it in about one year.HANNAH RIDES. Hannah goes for her first pony ride at the Columbus Zoo.
HOW I BECAME A CHRISTIAN. My personal testimony of how I became a believer in Jesus Christ.
IN THE POOL Our grandhcildren enjoy the backyard pool on a hot summer day.
NOT IN HEAVEN Here are some things that will not be in heaven.
RAPTURE I Thessalonians 4, the rapture verses, are read while the camera pans across a line of gravestones, then looks heavenward when the passage about being caught up to meet the Lord in the air is read. This video has been viewed more than 27,000 times and has generated more than 90 comments.
REMEMBERING RON AND FARRAGUT. Tom and Linda recently visited Farragut State Park in northern Idaho. During World War II, Farragut was a Navy training station where Tom's brother, Ron, trained for service. This visit recalls Ron and the place where he trained.
RISK FACTORS IN TEEN FATAL ACCIDENTS. The three most common risky driving practices present in most teen driving fatalities. PARENTS HAVE THE POWER TO END HEREDITARY RELIGION. Our entry in a debate about parents attempting to pass their religious views on to their children. SHORT STORIES: MARRIAGE. Our short story Two as it appears on Helium.
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