Who was Aristarchus in the Bible?

Aristar´kus ( Ἀρίσταρχος , Arı́starchos , “best ruler”) was one of those faithful companions of the apostle Paul who shared with him his labors and sufferings. His name repeatedly occurs in the Acts and Epistles ( Acts 19:29;  Acts 20:4;  Acts 27:2;  Colossians 4:10;  Philemon 1:24). He was a native of Thessalonica ( Acts 20:4; Acts 27:2 ), and became the… Continue reading Who was Aristarchus in the Bible?

What is the history and significance of Thessalonica in the Bible?

Thessalonica was the capital and most populous city in Macedonia in Paul’s time. Paul and Silas, in a.d. 58, came to Thessalonica from Philippi, which was 100 miles northeast during his second missionary journey. After Alexander the Great established the Greek Empire (fourth century BC), the Greeks built many magnificent cities. One of these was Thessalonica in… Continue reading What is the history and significance of Thessalonica in the Bible?

Kill or Heal?

The other day, my daughter Lily complimented me for my simple homemade ice pops. “Yummm….. this is the best ice pops ever,” she said. That made me grin. Complimenting people is second nature to my four-year-old. Once when I was dropping her off to the preschool, I overheard her saying to a teacher, “Oh, I… Continue reading Kill or Heal?