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Something struck me this morning while reading in Acts 7-9 that I have not thought of before. God used Paul to advance the gospel while he was still Saul and persecuting the church. In Acts 7, during the story of the stoning of Steven, Luke writes, “And the witnesses laid down their garments at the feet of a young man named Saul (v. 57b ESV).” Continue reading “SAUL, PAUL, AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GOSPEL”

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I want to begin periodically giving some book recommendations on my blog. Each week I’ll try and give 3-4 books, and provide a brief paragraph explaining why I am recommending the book. I hope you enjoy.

C. S. LEWIS – A LIFE: ECCENTRIC GENIUS, RELUCTANT PROPHET

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Preparing my Sunday school lesson last week reminded me of an old truth that I have always found fascinating. In Genesis 3:21 Moses writes, “And The Lord God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skin and clothed them (ESV).” Continue reading “FINDING THE GOSPEL IN GENESIS 3:21”