Exploring the good news of the kingdom of God
On August 23, 2012, we start our Carolingian & Crusader Tour of Europe. As with our other travels, I’ve developed a reading list to help us prepare for the trip and enhance the experience. The books below are listed in the order I recommend you read them if you are new to the subjects–not that … Continue reading “Carolingian & Crusader Travel Journal: Reading List”
The GSB 2012 summer travel journal theme has been decided and the destination set. The time period is 750 A.D. through 1100 A.D. (The Carolingian Renaissance through the First Crusade). The place is the former Carolingian Empire (France, Germany, Belgium). The people are Charlemagne & Godfrey de Bouillon (and others). If you live in the … Continue reading “Carolingian & Crusader Travel Journal: Introduction”
My best vacations have been those where I’ve not only been able to relax but to learn as well. The places where I’ve learned more about the Bible or Kingdom history have made my favorite vacations. A trip to Israel in February 2010 added a new dimension to my study of the Bible. I’ve never … Continue reading “Top 10 Kingdom Travel Cities”
I am formally announcing our upcoming GSB tour which will take place later this summer. This tour has been scheduled before, but the pandemic caused us to cancel the last two years. So, anticipation has reached a fevered pitch. The destination: Italy. Specifically three cities: Rome, Florence, and Ravenna. As always, we will focus on … Continue reading “Announcement: Upcoming GSB Tour”
When the Apostle Paul preached in Athens, he probably had no idea who was in his audience, but when he finished preaching, “…some men joined him and believed, among whom also were Dionysius the Areopagite…” (Acts 17:34). Dionysius was an important man in Athens. He was a member of the Areopagus, which was essentially the … Continue reading “The Backstory To Paul’s Athens Visit”