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"Saul to Paul The Damascus Road"

 Megan Jones "Saul to Paul The Damascus Road" June 19th, 2021 Intervarsity Press and B& H Academic  It all started with a man named Stephen's death. He was there. He was a bystander. he did nothing to stop it and he had some influence to. But he stood there and watched what they did to Stephen. he took of his robe and laid it on the ground. His name was Saul. The crowd yelled and they were intent on killing him. They drove him out of the city, and began to stone him. Stephen called out to The Lord "and said "Jesus receive my spirit." He fell on his knees and cried out with a loud voice "Lord do not hold this sin against them." Having said this he fell asleep."(He died) (Acts 7:5-7)   According to Howard Marshall p. 157,  Stephen's speech ticked off the crowd because his claim to have had a vision of Jesus standing at the right hand of God made the situation worse, Thus there was an outbreak of violence and He was taken out the city an...

"The Hotel"

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  Megan  June 17th, 2021 "The Hotel" by Pamela Kelley  Book Review  Prism Book Tours  Paula Whitley runs The Whitley Hotel with her Grandfather who is aging and needs help, so he hires an consultant named David to help out. He does well running the hotel. Paul's brother Nick dates and actress named Cami. Their relationship progresses. The goings on of the hotel are fun, clean, and great to read and the interactions with Paula, David, Nick, and Cami are fun as well. I really liked this book, first, the food and second the story is romantic, like a Hallmark movie. The ending let me wanting more. F.T.C. Title 16 Disclaimer- "I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. I am only required to post a review, not necessarily positive, or negative. All opinions are solely therein my own." "I am disclosing this in accordance with The FT.C. Title 16, Part 255, "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."