Barnabas – Linda Vogt Turner

Epiphany VI: The Crux

A Black man and a red-haired bride kissing face to face in wedding attire.

The crippled one in Acts is over forty — a detail that amazes. Human life forms in 39–40 weeks. How much longer, then, for divine life: forty years, and more, before the newborn, crippled from birth, walks — and leaps as a gazelle, taking Peter’s hand.

Hidden in Plain Sight: A Christmas Video for 2025

Santa, Black Peter, and another dark companion bring gifts at Christmastime, preserving imagery tied to early Gospel memory.

What if Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus, and even Cinderella were carrying a forgotten Gospel memory? This Christmas reflection uncovers clues hidden in art, folklore, and Scripture that reveal a deeper story.

Barnabas and The Ministry of Encouragement

I enjoy reading and commenting on ThePreachersWord blog, written by Ken Weliever, as often as my schedule allows. In a recent post, he lifts up 1 Thessalonians 5:11—“The Ministry of Encouragement”—and shares how he once preached a lesson entitled “Disciples Bear Burdens.” I’ve reblogged it below so you can read it first, then scroll down to read the comment IContinue reading “Barnabas and The Ministry of Encouragement”