Along with Timothy, Paul decides to send Epaphroditus back to the church in Philippi. He is the messenger that they sent, and Paul desires to send him home to continue the work there. You can see his thoughts on this in Philippians 2:25-26: [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Philippians 2:25-26″] Epaphroditus is from Philippi. And the church there…
Book Review – 7 Women by Eric Metaxas
Biographies are some of my favorite books to read these days. Often, I enjoy reading full length biographies. But sometimes, a simple snippet is enough to whet my appetite. Such is the case with Eric Metaxas‘ new book, 7 Women. Based on the same premise as his earlier book, 7 Men, in this book, Metaxas…
Coffee Break – 09.21.2015
On this day in history: In 1866, H.G. Wells, pioneer of science fiction, is born in Bromley, England. In 1937, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit was first published. And in 1942, the U.S. B-29 Superfortress makes its debut flight in Seattle, Washington. It was the largest bomber used in the war by any nation. [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Coffee…
Memorize Scripture: Philippians 2:23-24
Paul is sending Timothy to the Philippians, and soon. His desires, however, and even his expectation, is that he himself will be able to go to them as well. You can see his desire in Philippians 2:23-24: [featured-image single_newwindow=”false” alt=”Philippians 2:23-24″] Paul is sending Timothy to the church in Philippi. Timothy is concerned for the…
Book Review – Our Man In Charleston by Christopher Dickey
Over the past few years, biographies have become one of my favorite genres to read, especially historical biographical sketches. And, my favorite period is the history of the United States, from the earliest days up through the twentieth century. And, right in the middle of that spread is the US Civil War. Most of my…
Coffee Break – 09.14.2015
On this day in history, several significant things happened: In 1866, George K. Anderson patented the typewriter ribbon. In 1899, in New York City, Henry Bliss became the first automobile fatality. In 1969, Genesis played their first gig for money in Surrey, England. It was at a cottage owned by a Sunday school teacher. And…