Author archives: wpmx

  • Acts 26:12-23  12 “On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. 13About noon, King Agrippa, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, blazing around me and my companions. 14We all fell to the ground, and I hea... [read more]
  • Ecclesiastes 10:5 5There is an evil I have seen under the sun, the sort of error that arises from a ruler. Once upon a time, a promising boxer won several fights convincingly, and his name had become popular among local boxing fans. Then, a crucial bout was presented to him; and, he calculated... [read more]
  •  Acts 26:1-11  1Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” So Paul motioned with his hand and began his defense: 2“King Agrippa, I consider myself fortunate to stand before you today as I make my defense against all the accusations of the Jews, 3and especially so be... [read more]
  • Acts 25:23-27  23 The next day Agrippa and Bernice came with great pomp and entered the audience room with the high-ranking military officers and the prominent men of the city. At the command of Festus, Paul was brought in. 24 Festus said: “King Agrippa, and all who are present with us, you see thi... [read more]
  • Ecclesiastes 10:4 4If a ruler’s anger rises against you, do not leave your post; calmness can lay great offenses to rest.  After a devastating tornado destroyed almost everything she owned, a regular employee of a prestigious company tried but cannot easily find possible means of transportation ... [read more]
  • Acts 25:13-22  13A few days later King Agrippa and Bernice arrived at Caesarea to pay their respects to Festus.  14Since they were spending many days there, Festus discussed Paul’s case with the king. He said: “There is a man here whom Felix left as a prisoner.  15When I went to Jerusalem, th... [read more]