Author Archives: wamplerp

Stumbling Stone

Posted on June 20, 2021 by wamplerp

Isaiah cries out concerning Israel: “Though the number of the Israelites be like the sand by the sea, only the remnant will be saved. For the Lord will carry out his sentence on earth with speed and finality.” It is … Continue reading →

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Eddying out after Acts

Posted on June 18, 2021 by wamplerp

Well it took me way too long to float this reach of river, but I finally finished the book of acts. It was a much harder reach of river than I anticipated. I am not sure why it was so … Continue reading →

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Chains of Freedom

Posted on June 13, 2021 by wamplerp

After three months we put out to sea in a ship that had wintered in the island—it was an Alexandrian ship with the figurehead of the twin gods Castor and Pollux. We put in at Syracuse and stayed there three … Continue reading →

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Snakebites and Metaphysical Muscles

Posted on June 12, 2021 by wamplerp

Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called Malta. The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold. Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, … Continue reading →

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Passionate Prisoner with a Purpose

Posted on June 9, 2021 by wamplerp

On the fourteenth night we were still being driven across the Adriatic Sea, when about midnight the sailors sensed they were approaching land. They took soundings and found that the water was a hundred and twenty feet deep. A short … Continue reading →

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Losing our Cargo

Posted on May 31, 2021 by wamplerp

Since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority decided that we should sail on, hoping to reach Phoenix and winter there. This was a harbor in Crete, facing both southwest and northwest. When a gentle south wind began … Continue reading →

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Out to Sea for Sabbatical

Posted on May 30, 2021 by wamplerp

When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment. We boarded a ship from Adramyttium about to sail for ports … Continue reading →

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Humility and Tears

Posted on May 1, 2021 by wamplerp

Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, for he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost. From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the … Continue reading →

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Staying in Jail to Set People Free

Posted on April 28, 2021 by wamplerp

The crowd joined in the attack against Paul and Silas, and the magistrates ordered them to be stripped and beaten with rods. After they had been severely flogged, they were thrown into prison, and the jailer was commanded to guard … Continue reading →

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Public Places

Posted on April 25, 2021 by wamplerp

During the night Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and begging him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” After Paul had seen the vision, we got ready at once to leave for Macedonia, concluding that … Continue reading →

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