Does it matter when Jesus was born?

We celebrate Christmas on December 25th – but is that a fact or a farce? Merry Christmas , As I write this it’s Christmas Eve.  Presents are under the tree and already the house smells like the preparations for Christmas eating. It’s a wonderful time...

It’s more important than oxygen

Without it we will die a sad and hopeless death. As we follow the Apostle Paul’s path on his second missionary journey, we come to a very curious place.  Luke gives the oddest description of the religious people that lived there. After being chased out of...

Don’t bring your baggage with you

Sometimes it’s far better to travel light when studying the Bible. I hope you’ll forgive the interruption in my examination of Saul/Paul’s life and ministry.  He is perhaps the most famous author of New Testament books, and someone I want you to get...

Anatomy of a Radical Transformation

Happy Sunday, Today I want to look farther into the life of the Apostle Paul (born Saul of Tarsus in Turkey). Last week we left Saul standing by a heap of cloaks as Stephen the Deacon became the first follower of The Way to give his life for the cause of his faith.  I...