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Topic: INDEFATIGABLE (02/11/16)
There is much we can learn from the life of the Apostle Paul. Far from ordinary, Paul was given the opportunity to do extraordinary things for the kingdom of God. The story of Paul is a story of redemption in Jesus Christ and a testimony that no one is beyond the saving grace of the Lord. Paul's early life was marked by religious zeal, brutal violence, and the relentless persecution of the early church. Fortunately, the later years of Paul's life show a marked difference as he lived his life for Christ and the advancement of His kingdom. The pivotal passage in Paul's story is Acts 9:1-22, which recounts Paul's meeting with Jesus Christ on the road from Jerusalem to Damascus, a journey of about 150 miles. The light of the Lord blinded him, and as he traveled on he had to rely on his companions. Paul took his first of three missionary journeys in the late 40s A.D. Paul wrote many of the New Testament books. Most theologians are in agreement that he wrote Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Philippians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, Philemon, Ephesians, Colossians, 1 and 2 Timonthy and Titus. The book of Acts gives us a historical look at Paul's life and times. The Apostle Paul spent his life proclaiming the risen Christ Jesus throughout the Roman World. It is assumed that Paul died a martyr's death in the mid-to-late 60s A.D. in Rome. We earn that God can save anyone. The remarkable story of Paul repeats itself every day as sinful, broken people all over the world are transformed by God's saving grace in Jesus Christ. When we read the story of Paul and know what he had done, it is difficult for us to believe that God would allow into heaven religious extremists who murder innocent women and children. the life of paul that anyone can be a humble, powerful witness for Jesus Christ. No other human can be found in the bIble who eagerlessly and in an untiring way be close to Lord. Acts 20:19 tells us that he "served the Lord with all humility and with tears and with trials that happened to him through the plots of the Jews. In Acts 28:31, Paul shares the good news of Jesus Christ. Paul was not afraid to tell others what the Lord had done for him. He would spend the rest of his days working tirelessly for the kingdom of God. Paulwas in prison when he wrote (Philippians 1:12-14), yet he was still praising God and sharing the good news. Paul knew the outcome of a life well lived for Christ. He had surrended his life fully, trusting God for everything.
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Pat Small
02/19/16
You emphasized some good points here, but you need to divide it up into paragraphs to make it easier to read. Also starting in middle, about "when we read..." becomes very awkward.
I don't think eagerlessly is a word, and I think bible needs to be capitalized.
Bonnie Bowden 
02/20/16
Paul was a tireless worker for the early church. I had difficulty reading your piece as one paragraph; you might want to break it up into shorter segments.
Loni Bowden-Horn 
02/20/16
This piece had many interesting facts about Paul. I believe if you added some drama or action it would draw in the reader.

Keep writing.