By Sam E. Stone Paul’s long-desired opportunity to preach in Rome was becomming a reality. Last week we learned how he and others from the ship wintered in Malta, awaiting better weather to complete their journey. With spring, navigation was considered safe and they resumed their voyage (Acts 28:11-14). Luke notes that when they […]
By Jamie Shafer Editorial cartoonist Gary Varvel has been inspiring conversations around the country for years. He discovered his drawing talent in his teen years, and was further inspired when he met Jerry Barnett, editorial cartoonist for The Indianapolis News. Later, Barnett served as a mentor to Varvel and recommended him for a position […]
By David Faust Did you ever try to blow out one of those stubborn birthday candles that refuses to quit burning? I’ve seen people nearly hyperventilate while trying to extinguish them. For a determined believer, faith is like an unyielding candle. When the winds of hardship blow, the flame may flicker but it won’t […]
By Sam E. Stone Once safely on land after the shipwreck, Paul and his companions learned they were on the island of Malta. Located about 60 miles south of Sicily, it is some 500 miles west of Crete where Paul’s trip to Rome had begun. Warm Welcome Acts 28:1, 2 When the sailors […]
By David Faust Comedian Steven Wright asks some thought-provoking questions: • “If a word in the dictionary were misspelled, how would we know?” • “Do Lipton employees take coffee breaks?” • “What’s another word for thesaurus?” • “How young can you die of old age?” In the midst of his suffering Job […]
