Author: Jayne Lawson

Stepping Stones

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2 Corinthians 4:16 “For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.”

I love to travel. I enjoy seeing the world God has created, and I anticipate each upcoming trip. For the longest time, Italy has been on my bucket list. I had dreamed of going there and seeing the Tuscan countryside and visiting places like the Colosseum and Pompeii. When my husband and I made the decision to go, I was ecstatic! I visited websites about Italy to discover what I might see. I searched travel books for special places I didn’t want to miss. I talked about it to anyone willing to listen. The anticipation I felt grew more and more as our day of departure approached.

As I read today’s verse, I was reminded of all the changes I’ve been experiencing as I grow older. I have quite a few more aches and pains. I move a little slower than I used to. Sometimes, I am forgetful of things I should remember. None of this pleases me. In fact, I find myself grumbling about it at times.

Today, however, I gained a new perspective about this aging body of mine. I thought about the changes I am undergoing as part of the preparations for an exciting trip. Each day that I grow older is a stepping stone… a facet of my preparations… to a highly anticipated destination. That destination is heaven! Just as if I were going on an earthly trip, part of my preparations include reading about heaven in the Bible, listening to messages about heaven, and thinking about what I will see when I arrive. I am full of anticipation! My heavenly journey will definitely happen sometime in my future, and I am excited to know that one day I truly will be taking that trip! As my earthly body gets older, (and will one day perish unless the Rapture happens first), my spiritual body is renewed each day as I look forward to my future trip to heaven, which was guaranteed to me when I accepted Christ as my Saviour.

Growing older is not so bad after all!

“And even to your old age I am He; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.” – Isaiah 46:4

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Do you know for sure that heaven is your final destination? If not, drop me a line; I’d love to share with you how you can know for certain that it is!

 

 

 

The Colosseum

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It was a hot day in Rome today! The tour guide said it was going to be 40o degrees Celsius (104o F). I refused to believe it. Had to keep a positive mental attitude about the heat. I won’t deny it was hot, but every now and then there was a little breeze, so that helped. Unfortunately, our tour was at noon and would last until 3:30 pm, the hottest part of the day! If you’ve ever wondered what a turkey feels like when it’s roasting, I can now tell you! Okay, enough about that. On to the adventures of the day!

Palatine Hill was our first stop. It is the central hill in Rome where legend says that Romulus founded the city. It was a place where the wealthiest of Romans lived, and eventually it became a place where emperors such as Augustus, Tiberius, and Domitian (who had the largest palace… over 1000 rooms) lived.

Clockwise from top-left: entrance to Palatine Hill, multi-levels of Domitian’s palace, marbled walkway, fountain ruins in Domitian’s palace, private garden in Domitian’s palace

The panoramic views from Palatine Hill are breathtaking, including the Circus Maximus on one side, the Colosseum on another, and the Roman Forum on still another. Here you can see the Roman Forum.

The Roman Forum was the city center. The structure with the three white columns in the foreground is the temple of Castor and Pollux. The smaller structure with four white columns on the right foreground is the temple of Vesta. The triumphal arch of Septimius Severus is seen just left of center. (There are only 3 surviving triumphal arches in Rome.) The beige building with the black windows near the center and to the right of the triumphal arch is the Curia Julia, the meeting house of the Roman Senate. It was later converted to a church in the 7th century AD.

On another spot, you can see Circus Maximus. This was a chariot-racing arena located in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine Hills. On the left, the view is from one end of the oval track. The top-left shows the enormity of the emperor’s palace on Palatine Hill as it overlooks Circus Maximus, and the bottom-left is a view of the track from the Aventine Hill.

Here is the view from Palatine Hill facing the Colosseum. If you look closely below at this panoramic view from Palatine Hill toward the Colosseum, you can see the Arch of Titus. Titus was the Roman general who destroyed the temple in Jerusalem in 70 AD.

The engravings inside the arch show the articles of the temple being carried away as well as the Jews taken as slaves by the Roman army.

The largest Roman amphitheater was the Colosseum. Construction began around 71 AD by Emperor Vespasian to appease the Romans after the horrible reign of Nero. It was completed by his successor, Titus in 80 AD using Jewish slaves. When it was finished, Titus celebrated with over 100 days of gladiator competitions and wild animal fights. It is said that more than 2,000 people died and over 9,000 wild animals, including lions, tigers, elephants, giraffes, crocodiles, and other exotic creatures.

The third triumphal arch is the closest one to the Colosseum. It is the Arch of Constantine.

Our tour took us on to the arena floor. This would be where the gladiators fought, where exotic animals were paraded before the crowds, where public executions were held, and where enemies of the Roman Empire, including Christians, were killed. The central arena was covered with a great wooden floor. On top of it was a layer of sand to absorb blood. The arena was also surrounded by a 15 foot high wall to protect spectators from attacks by wild beasts in addition to archers standing by to shoot the animals should they advance toward the spectators. Today, the floor is now exposed down to its underground passages as archaeologists work on excavations below the surface.

Here you can see John standing in the passageway to the arena. On the bottom-left, an archaeologist is working, and on the bottom-right, is the metal cross erected in 2000 to remember the Christian martyrs who died in the Colosseum.

Underneath the Colosseum is a maze of tunnels, rooms, and elevators. The elevators were used bring the gladiators and animals to the arena floor.

Left: elevator for moving gladiators and wild animals  Top-right: passageway for gladiators Top-bottom: rooms for animals (top) and gladiators (bottom)

Next stop: Atlanta!

 

The Vatican

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“Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, and thy foot shall not stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.”  Proverbs 3:23-24

This was definitely an early day for us. We had to be at our meeting point by 7:45 am! That meant if we were going to have breakfast, it would be a quick grab and go, so we could catch the Metro around 7:15 am. The last time we were here, the Metro station in front of our hotel was closed, but this time it was open! Yay! We hopped on and rode it to the Ottaviano station, then followed the written instructions to our meeting place. There were tons of people there on the steps checking in, so we joined in with the throng. We met our guide and before we knew it, we were headed into the Vatican. We were quite grateful that we had booked the “skip the line” tour!

The Vatican is the smallest city-state in the world, and it is in Italy. It is a sovereign state as of 1929, and it is the papal residence. It is the center of the Roman Catholic Church with the Pope as its head, and it is protected by the Swiss Guard.

As we entered the grounds, we first saw the Vatican gardens, which included our first “close-up” view of the St. Peter’s Basilica dome.

The first part of the tour took us to the Vatican Museums. Here we saw sculptures, paintings and tapestries. The painting here is by Raphael, and it includes many artists and philosophers who made important contributions to Italy. It is known as “The School of Athens.’

Center – in red: Plato; in blue: Aristotle; reclining on steps in blue: Diogenes; Left – in olive: Socrates;  man in white with book: Pythagoras; writer with orange boots: Michelangelo; Right – man in red with compass: Euclid; man in orange holding globe: Ptolemy; man in black hat & red shirt (partially hidden): Raphael (the artist).

There were very beautiful tapestries. This one is of the resurrection of Jesus.

This was a room dedicated to the “Immaculate Conception.” This is a papal doctrine that declared Mary to be sinless from the moment of her conception.

After the museums, we went into the Sistine Chapel. This is the place where the new popes are chosen. Michelangelo painted the ceiling and walls in this chapel.

The Sistine Chapel

One of the more famous frescoes on the ceiling

After the chapel, we headed to St. Peter’s Basilica. This church is supposedly built over the tomb of St. Peter. It is a working church, and they have two masses daily, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Clockwise from top-left: St. Peter’s Basilica, altar area, inside the dome, Michelangelo’s La Pietá, statue of St. Peter, interior of basilica

When our Vatican tour was over, John decided to climb to the top of the dome on the basilica. He climbed over 500 steps and stepped out on the pedestrian area on the top of the dome. His view was amazing!

Looking down on St. Peter’s Square from the top of the dome of the basilica

Top: The fenced in area around the top of the dome is where he was; Bottom-left:stairway to the top; Bottom- right: John on the top

By now, it was time for lunch. Samantha had recommended a restaurant, so we thought we’d try to find it. It was the Il Vero Alfredo Ristorante. It was just a short 3-mile walk (ugh!) from the Vatican. John ordered their famous fettuccine Alfredo, while I ordered spinach and ricotta ravioli. We also shared an order of delicious zucchini fries!

Clockwise from top-left: the signature dish, fettuccine Alfredo; Il Vero Alfredo Ristorante; bread and olive oil; an outside table; balsamic vinegar, EVOO, and Coke Zero (the perfect trio); ricotta and spinach ravioli; zucchini fries (yum!)

We strolled to the Spanish steps to catch the Metro back to our hotel. Unfortunately, this ride was more traumatic than fun. I became the mark for a team of pickpockets. Despite their best efforts, God protected me, and nothing was actually taken. (See my “Watch Out!” devotional blog for the details.) We made it back to the hotel, a bit shaken, but safe and sound. A very special thank you to all of you who have been praying for us!

Tomorrow: The Colosseum

Watch Out!

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“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.” Deuteronomy 31:6

Today, I was riding the Rome Metro, and I became the unwitting mark of a pickpocket. As soon as we boarded the Metro, two nicely dressed young teenage girls began asking me questions in Italian. One was pointing to the route sign and asking about the stops. Of course, I was trying to answer them, when another lady (this one was my guardian angel) cried out, “Lady, watch your purse!” I immediately looked down at my fanny pack, and it was unzipped! (I don’t like imagining what would have happened had I ignored my guardian angel’s warning!) I looked up at the main girl who was talking with me, and when her eyes met mine, I knew she was responsible. I was stunned. I quickly checked my pack. Everything was there. (Apparently, one girl is the distractor and the other is the doer of the deed.) Meanwhile, my guardian angel got into a heated discussion with the pickpocket. I don’t know what was said as the conversation was all in Italian. The pickpocket didn’t move away from me, so my husband pushed her back and said, “Get away from her.” The girl cast a dirty look his way, and my guardian angel began another barrage of heated words. It all happened so fast, and before I could say anything we were at our stop. The pickpockets got off, as did we. We noticed they turned around and got on the car ahead of the one from which we’d just gotten off. I turned to say thank you to my angel, but the doors shut and the train was gone.

Without a doubt, I know that God protected me. This was a situation I had read about, been warned about, and took precautions for, yet I came so close to being a victim of a pickpocket. But I wasn’t. God protected me when I couldn’t protect myself.

You know, God also protects me from the sin in this world. I have read about it, been warned about it, and taken precautions against sin in my life, but sometimes I fall victim to it. He has given me clear instructions on how to avoid it, but there are occasions when I let my guard down and sin manages to get quite close to me. Like the guardian angel that warned me about the pickpocket, God’s Holy Spirit shouts, “Watch yourself, lady!” more often than I realize, protecting me from sin. Sometimes I don’t heed the warning, and I get myself into trouble. The good news is that I listen to the warnings now much more than I used to, and when I hear the Holy Spirit’s voice calling “Watch out!” to me, I pay attention!

Thank You, Lord, for protecting me today from the pickpocket, and thank You for protecting me from sin and the evil in this world. Please keep me ever listening to Your Spirit’s voice, ready to act according to Your Word and Your will.

“Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.” Psalm 91:14

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Has there been a time in your life when God has sent a guardian angel your way? I’d love to hear about it!

 

 

 

Venice, Italy: Day Two

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The Adventure Begins!

We had a full day planned today despite the heat and humidity. Our first adventure began with a tour to the Doges Palace. It turned out that the doges were men who basically were in charge of Venice. A doge was like the head honcho of the group of men who made laws and governed the territory. He was chosen for life, and this palace was where he lived.

Clockwise fro top-left: Doges Palace, inner courtyard stairs to second level of palace, two paintings (most paintings were commissioned by individual doges who always had themselves included in the painting), courtroom of Palace, huge room that would accommodate more than 2,000 people for specific gatherings

This palace was also the place where trials were conducted, and so it was also connected to a prison. There were two levels on the prison. The upper level was for political prisoners, and they were incarcerated in relative comfort. One of the more famous political prisoners here was Casanova. The lower level was for the “common” criminal. Living conditions here were harsh, and many prisoners died due to poor nutrition, sanitation, and general care. There was a bridge that connected the palace to the prison. It was known as the “Bridge of Sighs” because the prisoners sighed as they crossed knowing they would probably never leave the prison alive. There were tiny openings where they could get one last glimpse of the outside world before being placed in their cells.

Clockwise from top-left: Walking the Bridge of Sighs, prisoner’s last view of outside world as he walked the bridge, cell bars, lower level cell, prison corridor

The second part of our tour took us to St. Mark’s square to see the Basilica of St. Mark. The square itself was huge. There was a bell and clock tower as well as two large pillars at its entrance. Between these two pillars, public executions were held. Superstitious Italians will not pass between these pillars for fear of bringing bad luck upon themselves. Once in the basilica, no photos were allowed, but it was an interesting structure. Lots of gold-plated mosaics and paintings on the outside of the basilica. It is said the “body” of Mark is here. Our guide said that his body had been in Alexandria, but the Venetians “borrowed” it, and then never gave it back. He is supposedly in the coffin in the church. The inside of the church is dark, with blue marble columns, lots of wooden chairs and a very uneven floor due to the foundation settling beneath it. The floor has an intricate patter in it, and there are large red curtains throughout the basilica. There is a special door for the doge to enter and attend the services, which is also used for special people that would want to attend the basilica’s service. The outside of the basilica is very ornate, and in its baroque arches there are paintings of various events. One is the “Last Judgment,” and another is the theft of Mark’s body from Alexandria.

Clockwise from top-let: painting in outer arch, front of basic, St. Mark’s Square tower, Venice’s symbol – the lion, arch painting that depicts the theft of Mark’s body

Part three of our tour was a motor boat cruise through the canals. We saw lots of different bridges and buildings. We even came out of one canal into the Venice lagoon and nearly intercepted a regatta race! Boats are everywhere on the canals, going in every direction. When one gets too close to another, they simply honk a horn and the offending boat veers out of the way!

Clockwise from top-left: apartment building, heading up a side canal, part of the Grand Canal, regatta races in Venice Lagoon, heading for a bridge on a side canal, passing the Doges Palace in a motor boat, the Rialto Bridge.

After that, John and I decided to go for a gondola ride. We started in the Grand Canal near the Doges Palace, turning into a smaller canal and sailing under the Bridge of Sighs. This must be a popular canal for gondolas because when we entered it, we found we were not alone! There were a lot of other gondolas coming and going! Since gondolas have no horns, it was interesting to see them all maneuver around each other, barely missing one another as they passed, or tilting the gondola to miss the side of a bridge. It was lots of fun! We even passed one gondola where a man was serenading the couple riding in it.

Clockwise from top-left: Heading into the Grand Canal, gondola traffic jam, Us and our gondolier, heading for the Bridge of Sighs, view of the side canal we were in from the Bridge of Sighs

It was a perfect way to end our time in Venice. Tomorrow, we leave for Rome.

Venice, Italy: Day One

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Day of Discovery

I don’t think anything could have prepared me for Venice. I knew it was a city built on water with lots of canals, but that first moment of seeing the Grand Canal when I stepped out of the train station made me stop in my tracks.

All I remember doing is hitting John’s arm, saying “That’s it! That’s the canal!”

The next hurdle was getting to our hotel. First we had to get a water bus ticket. Even when you read the explicit instructions in the travel books, it is still challenging. First, from where did you buy your ticket? Second, to which platform do you go, and in which direction? Third, where do you get off?

The ticket office is the building in the distance with the yellow sign This is before we got our ticket. The lines grew exponentially by the time we got there, but who doesn’t love standing in a long line with the hot sun beating down on you? Of course, since we had just arrived, everything was exciting. Our travel book told us to board bus “B.” No problem, right? Wrong. All the water buses were numbered! Was it #1 or #2 or “N”? Finally, we decided it was #2 after studying the departure board. But was it the right choice?

Who cared! After being herded like cows onto the water bus, we were now riding on the canal, savoring every moment!

These are a few sights we saw on our first canal ride.

Our hotel was very nice , but it was like being a detective trying to find it. We got off at the right “stop,” but there was not a single sign to direct you nor was there anyone anywhere to ask a question. It was like being dropped off on a deserted island. The few who got off with us quickly disappeared into a residence. We were alone. What did we do? Turned on the GPS. What did it tell us? “You are there!!” Hmm… that was helpful.

This is looking back at the water bus stop.

All the buildings looked alike. No street names could be seen anywhere. We started to check out the doorways. Aha! We found a museum. How did I know it was a museum? The welcome mat in the recessed doorway had its name on it. (I actually hoped it was our hotel in disguise, but it was not.) This wasn’t too helpful since we knew we weren’t staying in a museum, but maybe there was someone inside who could help. I went in and looked around. No one. We moved on. What about this street? Again, no street sign or building sign. How does anyone know where to go in Venice? (Never again will I complain about the streets with multiple names in Georgia!)

I hesitate to call this a street. This was one of the narrow walkways that intersected with the “main” one we were on. We decided to walk to the end and back, after all GPS insisted everywhere we walked was “it.” We walked to the building with the two plants, and guess what! This was it! The name of our hotel was on the welcome mat in the recessed doorway! (No point in having a sign when you have a doormat.)

I felt so silly. Who wouldn’t know this was a Marriott?

Tomorrow, our Venice adventure will officially begin.

Innsbruck, Austria

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Today we woke early after a good night’s sleep. We headed down for breakfast, which was quite tasty before going to the lobby to await our tour guide.


Inns River

Our first stop was the Triumphal Arch, which was built in 1765. This arch was to commemorate the marriage of Archduke Leopold to Spanish princess, Maria Luisa. Unfotunately, Leopold’s father died suddenly during the festivities, so one side of the arch is “”in mourning” for the emperor, while the other side is dedicated to the wedding.

Hofkirche
Innsbruck became a wealthy empire from silver and salt mining under the leadership of Maximillian I. He wanted to be remembered through the ages, so he had a huge tomb built for when he died. This is the Court Church housing the tomb of Emperor Maximillian I. It is quite ornate and actually serves as a church although it’s original intent was solely to be a tomb. Two years before Maximillian died, he changed his will to include being buried in his birthplace and not in the tomb.

The tomb of Andreas Hofer is also here. It is very small, but as the “father of Austria,” he is important to the people as well.

Bell Tower
Built in 1450, the city tower is the oldest structure in the city. However, the roof is not original. It was built during the Renaissance, whereas the tower is gothic. A man used to live in the tower to stand watch over the city. In the event of danger, he would ring the bell to sound the alarm.

Bell tower is blue structure in distance.

Empress Maria Theresa
She ruled from 1740-1780. She was very progressive, especially in education. She started the first integrated school for boys and girls.

This painting is on an outside wall of a building.

Golden Roof
Here is where the emperor and empress would watch tournaments between knights or dances on the town center.

Town Artwork
A painting of St. Christopher is this orange building. He is the patron saint of travelers, it was believed if you saw his portrait in the morning, you would have safely through the day.

In the old town of Innsbruck, one can see the original walkway. By McDonald’s, there is a painting in the ceiling of the walkway. It was painted in 1507 and shows a “battalion eagle” illustrating the vast empire of Macmillan I. He once said the sun ever sets on Austria because his empire was so huge.

This sculpture honors the farmers and locals took up arms against Napoleon who fought with the Bavarians (Germans) in 1703.

Imperial Palace

Built in 1499, it was the seat of government and finance for the Hapsburg family.

Dome of St. James Cathedral
In 1249, the cathedral was first built, then in 1721 the Dome of St. James was added.
It is in the style of baroque architecture. There is a 1534 painting from an east German friend of Martin Luther, Lucas Grana the elder. It is known as the “Reformation Madonna” because it had no halo on Jesus or Mary. It is the most copied painting in Catholic Churches.

Ottoburg Resstaurant
I had my first real Austrian food for lunch. I ordered wienerschnitzel. What a surprise to find out that this was actually a pork cutlet!

The dining culture takes some getting used to. It is a culinary experience that is definitely not rushed!

High Above Innsbruck
We decided to ride the funicular and gondolas to the top of Mt. Hafelekarspitze (7,585 ft). Of course, John headed for the summit while I photographed his adventure. It was quite a bit cooler here than down in the valley.

Clockwise from Top-left: gondola ride, summit of mountain, peeking over the edge, view from the “almost-top,” Innsbruck below

Republicu Cafe
Dinner was pizza with ham and mushrooms for John and grilled sausages for me. So hoping I am actually getting something similar to a kielbasa. Well, my dinner was closer to a spicy hot dog, but it was good! John said his pizza was the best he’s had so far. I took a bite. I didn’t agree. I preferred the one we had the first night in Rome. We had apple strudel for dessert. Not bad, but I will take gelato any day!

Prosciutto and mushroom pizza, grilled sausages and fries, apple strudel

Next stop: Venice, Italy

Mount Pilatus (Switzerland)

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Psalm 16:11 “Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.“

Nothing like starting your day with a gondola ride up a mountain! The ride started with a small 4-seat bucket for the first 3/4 of the ride. The views were amazing, unless you looked down!

Once we reached the second station, we switched to a 52-person gondola for the last leg of our trip.

When we reached Pilatus Klum (6,795 ft), we were greeted by a man playing a tune on the alpine horn. A little bit later he played “Amazing Grace,” and it was beautiful!

John decided to hike to the summit (7,000 ft), so off he went. If you look carefully, you can see him waving his hat. Of course, I stayed below to capture the epic moment on my camera!

We had panoramic vistas in every direction. We could see the Alps and the towns below, all the while being serenaded by alpine musicians.


I decided John couldn’t have all the fun. While he chose to go up the mountain, I chose to go inside it! Not only was it less strenuous, it was also quite a bit cooler. Look closely and you can spot me peeking through one of the openings on the mountain’s side.

After a picnic lunch of peanut butter, cheese, crackers and cookies on the other side of the mountain, we boarded the cog train to Alpnachstad. This train descends at a 48 degree angle! Yikes! (I did not look down on this one either!) The photo on the left is from a post card to show the steepness of the descent. The two on the right are photos of the train that was right behind us on the track.

We chose to return by boat instead of train, so the last part of our day was in a boat on Lake Lucerne.

We arrived back in Lucerne after a great day outdoors. Tonight, we are planning to have pizza and gelato! (You’d think we were back in Italy!)

“My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.” Psalm 71:23

Is Anybody Home?

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“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Galatians 6:7

All the outward beauty of Switzerland cannot make up for the emptiness of the souls here. Today I found out that I couldn’t access the online KJV Bible or Old Suwanee websites when using public wifi. Why? These two sites were considered “religious” and “not appropriate” for the society! That was a very tragic commentary on the culture here. There are churches or cathedrals in every town we passed, but something was obviously lacking. The churches were merely shells of what used to be.

If we do not take a strong stand for the gospel of Jesus Christ in America, how long will it be until our churches are also empty? If we do not fight for our faith, for that which is precious and sacred to us, we are in jeopardy of losing it. If we don’t actively teach God’s Word to our children and grandchildren, who will carry the banner of our Lord and Saviour tomorrow? I am so thankful that my church takes a strong Biblical stand, preaches directly from God’s Word, and trains up children ‘in the way they should go’ (Proverbs 22:6). The Bible tells us that people without a vision perish (Proverbs 29:18). May our vision always be to go forward for the cause of Christ, and may churches that preach and teach God’s Word without compromise never be empty. To put a spin on old saying, “All that is needed for Satan’s plan to succeed is for Bible-believing Christians to do nothing.”

Stand up, stand up for Jesus
Ye soldiers of the cross
Lift high His royal banner
And never suffer loss
(From “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus” by George Duffield, Jr.)

“Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.” Ephesians 6:13

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Are you willing to take a stand?

The Golden Pass (A Visual Blog)

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Today we embarked on “The Golden Pass,” another scenic train ride. This one was from Montreux to Luzern, Switzerland. Once again, there  wasn’t a whole lot to write about in regards to these photos, but I thought I’d share some of the sights we saw as we  rode the rails! I hope you like them.

Lake Geneva

 

Chateau D’Oex

 

Rougemont

 

Gstaad

 

Schönried

 

Zweisimmen

 

Boltigen

 

Spiez

 

Interlaken Ost

 

Meirigen

 

Brünig-Hasliberg

 

Lungern

 

Sachsen

 

Sarnen

 

Luzern

“Ye shall walk in all the ways which the LORD your God hath commanded you, that ye may live, and that it may be well with you, and that ye may prolong your days in the land which ye shall possess.” Deuteronomy 5:33