Saul of Tarsus, later known as the Apostle Paul, stands as one of the most influential figures in early Christianity. His life journey, marked by fervent zeal and dramatic transformation, began with his rigorous education and culminated in his role as a fierce...
Saul’s Transformative Journey of Faith and Tradition
In the bustling city of Tarsus, nestled in the region of Cilicia, a significant rite of passage unfolded for a young boy named Saul. At the tender age of 13, Saul was about to become a "son of the commandment" through the sacred ceremony of his Bar...
Saul’s Journey To Jerusalem
Saul left Tarsus of Cilicia, possibly in his later teens, to study in Jerusalem under the renown Gamaliel. This trip, which Saul likely undertook by boat, was not merely a physical voyage but a passage towards his future as one of the most influential figures...
Crafting Faith With Ministry
The Importance Of Teaching Our Children Well In Jewish tradition, fathers taught their sons a trade to ensure they could provide for themselves and their families. This practice emphasized the importance of work and...
Gamaliel’s Influence On The Apostle Paul
Gamaliel was a highly esteemed figure in Jewish history, is described by the historian Josephus as coming from a "very illustrious" family. He was the grandson of the great rabbi Hillel the Elder, who founded the most lenient version of Pharisaism. As Hillel’s...
“Unlocking Dual Citizenship: The Hidden Privileges and Global Opportunities”
Every story has a starting point, a beginning where the divine threads start to weave the narrative of a life. For Saul, later to be named Paul, this beginning is rooted just north of the Mediterranean Sea, in the ancient city of Tarsus of Cilicia, located in what is...
God’s Quill: Transforming Your Life
Every individual is a unique thread woven into the grand design of life. Our stories unfold, marked by various themes—some uplifting, others shadowed by the struggles of human experience. Experience the profound intersection of our lives and the divine narrative. We...
Patience Unveiled: The Story of The Father Who Waits
Jesus tells the story, in Luke 15, about the prodigal son who wanted to experience life apart from the family with no restrictions, no rules, and no accountability. Live as he wished, spend as he could and enjoy life as he wanted, at least until the money ran out. In...
Knowing God Makes The Difference!
A casual reading through the prophets, like Hosea, could leave one with the impression that they are killjoys, being the epitome of pessimism gone rampant. "Poor players who strut and fret their hour upon the stage … idiots, full of sound and fury but signifying...
Who Will Carry The Prophetic Mantle?
Have you ever wondered what happened to Hosea's children? I'm sure that it was not easy growing up in an environment that was hostile to Hosea's message and especially carrying names that reflected that message. Jezreel - God sows; Lo-Ruhamah - No mercy; Lo-Ammi - Not...
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