What you’ll find here is a conglomeration of thoughts that come to my mind at any given time here and there (even while I’m out jogging). You may have even read one or two of these in a tweet? Do you ever have God speak to you? If you’re a Christian, it should be a […]
A Fair of Vanity
June 11, 2009 by
Journey to the Celestial City #51. In our continuing look at John Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress,” today we find the man, Christian, along with his companion, Faithful, having received the prediction of the suffering that awaits them from their good friend, Evangelist, they now come upon a town called: Vanity. In this town is a fair […]
Prediction of Suffering
June 3, 2009 by
Journey to the Celestial City #50. In our continuing look at John Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress,” today we find the man, Christian, along with his companion, Faithful, having given leave to Talkative, they are now come upon by Evangelist. It is a most delightful reunion to meet their good, old friend and counselor once again. “How […]
Discerning the Talker
May 27, 2009 by
Journey to the Celestial City #49. In our continuing look at John Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress,” today we find the man, Christian, giving “further discovery” of the man, Talkative’s nature to his companion, Faithful. Talkative’s name fits him well. For he just talks and talks – and talks some more. He talks of prayer, but prays […]
A Bunch of Hot Air
May 20, 2009 by
Journey to the Celestial City #48. In our continuing look at John Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress,” today we find the man, Christian, having listened to his companion, Faithful’s, pilgrimage story to completion, the two good men now come across another traveler: Talkative. He is thus named for his loquacious and high-standing eloquence. Just listen to him: […]
Test Your Knowledge of the Old Testament
May 17, 2009 by
Do you know your Bible? Well, let’s just find out if you do with a quiz. How ’bout it? This is now the second in a series entitled: “Test Your Knowledge of the Bible.” The first test was on the New Testament. This second test will focus on the Old Testament. When you’re finished you’ll […]
Test Your Knowledge of the New Testament
May 17, 2009 by
This is the first in a series entitled: “Test Your Knowledge of the Bible.” This first test has to do with the New Testament. What do you know about it? Let’s find out with the following questions (you’ll be able to check how many you get right below): (To check out the Old Testament test […]
Shame on Shame
May 9, 2009 by
Journey to the Celestial City #47. In our continuing look at John Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress,” today we find the man, Christian, listening to Faithful’s pilgrimage story yet further still. Having turned aside from the one called Discontent, Faithful tells of meeting another by the name of: Shame. Shame speaks of minding religion, cultivating a tender […]
Persuasions of Discontent
May 2, 2009 by
Journey to the Celestial City #46. In our continuing look at John Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress,” today we find the man, Christian, taking in Faithful’s pilgrimage story yet still. Having recently been rescued from the Law by the One with “holes in His hands and His sides,” Faithful next encounters another called: Discontent. This one is […]
Knocked Down by the Law
April 25, 2009 by
Journey to the Celestial City #45. In our continuing look at John Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress,” today we find the man, Christian, listening to Faithful share his pilgrimage story yet further. Having just ripped himself away from Adam the first, he is now run down by another exceedingly powerful and deadly foe. It is none other […]
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