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We all know about Paul’s three missionary journeys. He did not, however, travel alone; far from it. Barnabas and Mark traveled with him on the first tour (Acts 13:2,5). Paul heads out the second time with Silas (15:40). In Lystra, … Continue reading →

When I was in junior high school, I was involved in 4-H. My 4-H advisor, Mr. Walker, was very much an outdoor kind of guy. He was the one who inspired me to go tent-camping when Rachel and I got … Continue reading →

A memorial is something that keeps remembrance alive, such as a monument. The rainbow is not a memorial of the flood, but a memorial of God’s promise after the flood. In the flood we see God’s power, His wrath, and … Continue reading →

Since Paul’s letter to the Christians in Philippi is filled with calls to “rejoice in the Lord” (3:1) while Paul himself was in prison (1:7, 13-14, 17), we are meditating on just what Paul tells us to do to live … Continue reading →

“For there must also be factions among you, so that those who are approved may become evident among you” (1 Cor. 11:19). Tension between Christians is going to happen. Some suggest that one of the purposes of the letter to … Continue reading →

At one time in our country, most people recognized Sunday as “the Christian Sabbath.” Stores were closed and chores were limited. Folks went “to church,” ate a big meal, then spent the afternoon napping and visiting with family and friends. … Continue reading →

I have always enjoyed walking through old cemeteries, reflecting on lives long gone. During a recent stroll, I came across this faded tombstone; Irvin E. Griffin, May 12, 1864-March 15, 1939, followed by this intriguing inscription: “Still the World Goes … Continue reading →

King Saul began well but ended poorly. In 1 Samuel 14, we have recorded the account of Jonathan – King Saul’s son – winning a victory over the Philistines. In Saul’s battle, things were not going so well. In fear, … Continue reading →

The movie A River Runs Through It was directed by Robert Redford and starred Brad Pitt, Craig Sheffer, and Tom Skeritt. It originally came out in 1992. Skerritt plays a minister in the Presbyterian Church with Sheffer and Pitt playing … Continue reading →

It was their second anniversary, and the husband sent his wife flowers at the office.  He told the florist to write “Happy Anniversary, Year Number 2” on the card.  She was thrilled with the flowers, but not so pleased about … Continue reading →