Personal Growth

Saint Paul in Thessaloniki

After Philippi, Paul and Silas journeyed south to Thessaloniki (Acts 17:1-10, ESV). Located in the middle of Greece, and on the northwestern part of the Aegean Sea, Thessaloniki was (and is today) sig..

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The Death of Ivan Ilych

A successful middle-aged judge suffered a freak accident and faces a slow, terrible death. His family and friends aren’t much help. His pain, depression, and uncertainty grow. Memories, includin..

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Tom Brown’s Schooldays

School has never been easy, but in pre-Victorian England, schools were particularly challenging. Boys learned Latin and ancient Greek, read classical literature, attended chapel, and participated in s..

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Prince Caspian

After the events of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the children are once again called to Narnia—a Narnia that is unrecognizable. They find themselves near an old, deserted castle. A dictator ..

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Saint Paul in Philippi

During Paul’s first missionary journey, he and Barnabas traveled through Cyprus and south-central Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Many Jews and Gentiles responded to their message, but others re..

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Greek and Shakespearian Drama

Classic movies and stories often incorporate elements of either tragedy or comedy. A classic modern tragedy is Gone with the Wind. The main character, Scarlett O’Hara, never learns and doubles d..

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Saint Paul’s Heavenly Vision

Paul, originally Saul of Tarsus (a city in Asia Minor, now modern-day Turkey), is responsible for half of the books in the New Testament (NT) of the Bible. A titanic figure in his day, trained to be a..

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America’s Field Trip

America 250 is hosting a contest for students in grades 3 through 12. This is a fantastic opportunity. Visit America250.org for information. One of the leaders of the associated U.S. Semiquincentennia..

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A Christian Guide to the Classics

This book is an excellent guide to acquiring an education. It describes what classic books are, why they should be read, and how to read them effectively. Moreover, the author shares a short list of ..

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Saint Paul

It’s impossible to exaggerate the influence of the Apostle Paul in the world, and particularly in the West. Only Jesus Christ has had a greater influence, and behind Paul, one would have to say ..

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