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View of Acrocorinth from Temple of Apollo I recently traveled to Greece for a speaking engagement, and I had a day to make a side trip to the ancient ruins of Corinth . This was my first trip to Greece and Corinth. Both made a significant impact on my life and perspective on the biblical record of Paul, the Apostle's, ministry there. While the overall experience was deeply meaningful, I will stick to my day in Corinth. The Lechaion Road As you know from Acts 18:1-17 , Paul came to Corinth from Athens and stayed there for a year and a half. He would have most likely walked through the city on the Lechaion road with Acrocorinth towering in the background and lined with shops . Here he may have met the Jewish couple from Rome who made tents like him. ( Acts 18:2-3 ) The agora, or, marketplace, was the primary mission point for Paul. This was his habit most every where he went. ( Acts 17:17 ) Inscription of "synagogue of the Hebrews"  Luke, the author...

The most unlikely player won The Masters golf tournament this past Easter weekend: Bubba Watson. If you were to paint a profile of a pro golfer, Bubba Watson would not fit in it at all. Never had a lesson. Never had a coach. Never watched a video of his swing. He's a Georgia Bulldog who own the Dukes of Hazards' General Lee 1. And, he makes goofy videos with his friends . Masters' Champion? Not from that profile. Yet, he just won the tourney that any golfer would say, "You'll never be considered great until you win the Masters." You gotta luv Bubba. Bubba Watson I don't think it was a coincidence that he won on Easter Sunday . What better time for a player who had confessed his trust in Jesus, baptized with his wife, and had been working to change his habits on the course in order to reflect his faith to win on Easter Sunday. Check out his Twitter profile @bubbawatson. The order of who he is goes: Christian. Husband. Daddy. Pro Golfer . Looks l...