When we think of Biblical excellence, one who excels in upholding the Christian life, our minds turn to the Apostle Paul - this is for good reason. Paul embodies many of the principles expected of a Christian. Paul was staunch in his defense of the gospel - whether bound (2 Tim 2:9), beaten (2 Cor 11:23-25), or beheaded (tradition) - one thing seemingly always remained, an unwavering allegiance to the gospel. He encouraged others to share in suffering for Christ (Phil 1:27-29

One of my favorite game-type activities is Bible trivia. I love to test my knowledge of Bible facts - from the obvious questions like, “Who built the ark?” (A: Noah) to the more obscure questions like, “Who is the left-handed assassin of King Eglon?” (A: Ehud). One of those bible facts that comes up is that Paul was, by secular trade, a tentmaker (Acts 18:3). Paul was a tentmaker, but we know beyond that he was an evangelist of the Lord. He often used his life circumstances a

Aside from His mother, perhaps the best-known woman to have played a role in the life of Jesus was Mary Magdalene. Mary Magdalene, meaning "Mary from Magdala", has been fablized into a woman with a troubled past. Some suggest that she was a prostitute, an adulteress, or the sinful woman of Luke 7 - these are traditional misrepresentations that transpired from a 6th-century sermon by Pope Gregory I. These false characteristics become the overshadowing narrative about Mary - Go