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So Paul stood up and with a gesture began to speak: Fellow Israelites   and others who fear God, listen. – Acts 13:16-25   He self-describes as an “unattractive little man with a nasally, professorial voice.” He is an unassuming introvert who prefers time behind the cover a book or watching great old movies. He is proficient at playing the tuba, having once been a member of the University of Michigan Marching Band. Even with his name, he prefers the unassuming moniker of ‘Bob

After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.  – Revelation 7:9 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.  – Galatians 3:28   The scene is a dimly lit bar & grill and it’s Sunday night around 9:30pm. There’s a small stage in the front corner, a large floor with table seating, a bar

The priests did not ask,     ‘Where is the Lord?’ Those who deal with the law did not know me;     the leaders rebelled against me. The prophets prophesied by Baal,     following worthless idols. Jeremiah 2:8   There’s a certain kind of rejection that feels more painful, more insidious than others. It’s the kind of rejection that occurs when you pour yourself out for someone and they take advantage of your kindness. It’s that moment where you realize the love and care that yo

At this point Festus interrupted Paul’s defense. “You are out of your mind, Paul!” he shouted. “Your great learning is driving you insane.”“I am not insane, most excellent Festus,” Paul replied. “What I am saying is true and reasonable…” – Acts 26:24-25   It is easy to be impressed with persons of quick wit and knowledge who can debate and discuss in any forum. Persons who can formulate an argument or response quickly to offer a counter to whatever is being proffered. People

And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. - Colossians 1:9-10   In a recent video chat meeting, my spouse and I met with a couple of friends over video chat to get some advice on a decision that we were consid

As for me, this is my covenant with you: You will be the father of many nations. No longer will you be called Abram; your name will be Abraham, for I have made you a father of many nations. – Genesis 17: 4-5 What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Romeo and Juliet , Act II, Scene 2   A few months ago, Kasandra and I saw the musical & Juliet . It’s a vibrant pop musical that reimagines Shakespeare's tragic heroine Juliet choosing to

Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.   I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts. He is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here. – Colossians 4:7-8   Scripture is littered with little known people with difficult to pronounce n