Signs of Losing First Love
The signs of losing first love are clear, and this is exactly what was happening at the church in Ephesus. We all go through...
The Story of Dr. Bob Munger
Dr. Bob Munger, who was the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Berkeley for many years, shared a powerful story with a group...
A Moment of Christian Love
The man and his wife who brought me water were both smiling. Although we couldn’t talk to each other, I felt that we shared...
Introduction to Laodicea
Laodicea is the last city mentioned in the letters of Christ. Sir William Ramsey calls it "the city of compromise." It was founded by...
Philadelphia’s Fertile Land and Beautiful Scenery
Philadelphia is in a country where erosion (wearing away of the land) is happening, but the soil is very fertile. The land is alluvial,...
Synagogue and Gymnasium-Bathhouse in Sardis
Overview of the Site
In Sardis, there are remains of a synagogue and a gymnasium-bathhouse that were partly rebuilt. These buildings date back to the...
The Temple and Houses in Sardis
The Temple of Artemis
The temple of Artemis in Sardis was one of the most impressive buildings in the city. It was likely started in...
The Stadium in Ephesus
North of the great theater in Ephesus, archaeologists have found the remains of an ancient stadium. An inscription shows that it was rebuilt during...
The Theater in Ephesus
The large theater in Ephesus still stands today, located just across the street from the commercial marketplace. It was first built during the Greek...
