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In the Wake of a Tornado, One Woman Clung to God’s Word
Terri Whitworth knew she had to let go. As a tornado carried pieces of her home into the Illinois countryside, she squeezed her son’s hand—and then she pulled away, watching as her husband pushed him into the basement for safety. Terri and her husband followed....he had been preparing her for this moment—for the chaos, the anxiety and the fear—for quite…
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What Did You Think of A.D. (Episode 11)?
Episode 11 Overview: Caiaphas tries to unite the Jews, but the Zealots forge their own alliance. Joanna pays the price for her evangelism. Philip meets a foreign traveler who’s asking important questions. And Peter pays a visit to the dearly departed Tabitha. Bible Connections: Acts 8:26-38; 9:36-42. Other Sources: We know from history that Jewish leaders like Caiaphas were in…
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What Did You Think of A.D. (Episode 10)?
Episode 10 Overview: Saul has some trouble overcoming his reputation as an enemy of Jesus. He has to be sent away from Jerusalem by the other disciples after causing uproar in the city by his passionate preaching. Mary Magdalene and Joanna continue their undercover lives as Christians in the royal court, and they get in trouble for sharing their faith…
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What Did You Think of A.D. (Episode 9)?
Episode 9 Overview: Saul arrives back in Jerusalem, after his preaching in Damascus nearly cost him his life. In Jerusalem, he meets with Peter and the disciples. They eventually agree to welcome him into the church with much reluctance and only after Barnabas persuades them to trust him. Bible Connections: Acts 9:20-27. Other Sources: In the third century, church leader…
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The Poppy and the Cross: A Retired Army Colonel Reflects on Memorial Day
By CH (COL) Art Pace, US Army, retired It was optimistically called the War To End All Wars. The destruction and carnage of the First World War was virtually unimaginable. More than 100,000 Americans who answered the call of their country gave their last full measure of devotion. Many of these, America’s finest sons and daughters, had never left the…
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What Did You Think of A.D. (Episode 8)?
Episode 8 Overview: On the way to Damascus to arrest Jesus-followers, Saul has a dramatic conversion. Philip is meeting the challenges of ministry in Samaria. Meanwhile, Pilate has some misadventures on his quest for greater influence. Bible Connections: Acts 8:14-25; Acts 9:1-22. Other Sources: Emperor Tiberius died in 37 AD, succeeded by his grand-nephew Gaius, nicknamed Caligula, who turned out…
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