Life on the VF was drudgery at best, boring at worst. But, still I enjoyed it and all I gained from it. I was looking back thru some pix I took, specifically the day I finished. Having kids and that ...

She talked like she was on fast-forward and I nodded like a bobblehead as I understood. Took a nap – unplanned. Booked another stay 2 nights out. Sent requests for 3 and 4 nights out. Wrote some ...

Jewish fishermen had to follow kosher dietary laws, which allowed only fish with fins and scales, such as tilapia and carp (Leviticus 11). Non-kosher fish like catfish posed challenges, as handling or ...

First-century Jewish view s on demon possession were deeply rooted in cultural and religious practices. Historical records, such as those from the historian Josephus, describe detailed accounts of ...

Yesterday I walked from Canterbury to Rome. 16.7 miles. And I broke one promise. Not to be stupid. I saw a broken sign that said Foot Path. I was on foot and I saw a path…behind a broken fence. I ...

Fish were not only a source of sustenance but also had a role in ritual magic and folk religion in the ancient Near East. Fish symbols represented life, renewal, and abundance. Fishermen, as primary ...

900-Year-Old Churches and Fast-Talking Guides: A Unique Travel Experience Sometimes I get bored. We left at 6 am. Stopped at a patisserie along the… Bill Belew November 14, 2024 Gospel of Mark News ...

In addition to the social exclusion, leprosy was often viewed as a divine punishment, adding a spiritual dimension to the suffering of the afflicted. This belief was widespread in cultures across the ...

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Unique Authority of Jesus: The Greek term ἐξουσία (authority) is central to this passage. Commentators emphasize that Jesus’ authority was not merely rhetorical or interpretative like the scribes, but ...

I’m also only 11 days in on this 80+ day journey. I do want to go deep. Before that I want to find my feet, the confidence that I can continue. I think I can. Being honest here. I’m still not sure ...

That is what I think Jesus is doing when he prays. He is the Creator of the universe, but he has imposed limitations on himself when he became fully man. Yet, he is also a rabbi to his followers. How ...