Journey to the Celestial City #54. In our continuing look at John Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress,” today we find the man, Christian, and his companion, Faithful, having brought the Town of Vanity into a frenzy, the great one of the Fair calls for an examination of the men. As pilgrims interested in the Truth and journeying […]
Hated By The World
June 27, 2009 by
Journey to the Celestial City #53. In our continuing look at John Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress,” today we find the man, Christian, and his companion, Faithful, entering in upon Vanity’s Fair. Their entrance can’t help but bring on a “hubbub,” a stir, as the two men are diametrically opposite the people of that place. In clothing, […]
The Sinless Prince
June 20, 2009 by
Journey to the Celestial City #52. In our continuing look at John Bunyan’s “Pilgrim’s Progress,” today we find the man, Christian, along with his companion, Faithful, standing at the doorstep of Vanity’s Fair. It was once visited by the Prince of princes Himself many years prior. While there Beelzebub invited Him to taste of its […]
Twenty-Five Gems for the Journey
June 15, 2009 by
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: […]
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 […]
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