Thought for the Week

Scriptures to Read:

Acts 27:42-44

Acts 28:1-4

Acts 28:5-6

Acts 28:7-10

Acts 28:11-16

Acts 14:8-18

St. Mark 16:15-20

The ship has run aground and been destroyed, but the people have all gotten to shore alive. They have traveled over 500 miles, most of it beyond their control. They were welcomed by the islanders. A blazing fire is built to warm these wet bedraggled people because it is raining and cold. Paul, who always seems to be busy, gathers wood for the fire. A viper that has been in the wood Paul gathered now comes out and bites Paul, strongly enough so it dangles from his hand. He merely...