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Paul Van Gorder

Paul Van Gorder

Paul Van Gorder began writing regularly for Our Daily Bread in 1969 and continued until 1992. He also served as associate Bible teacher for the Day of Discovery television program and traveled extensively as a speaker for Radio Bible Class. He went home to be with the Lord in September 2009.

Articles by Paul Van Gorder

Those Who Passed By

Consider the people who callously passed by the Savior as He hung on the cross. How heartless they were! But before we rush to judge them, let's remember that many are still doing it today. They fall into three groups:

Cobwebs

The story is told of a painter who was commissioned to portray a run-down church. But instead of an old, tottering ruin, he painted a magnificent edifice of modern design. Through the windows could be seen an ornate collection box for the gifts of the fashionable worshipers. Above it hung a sign bearing the inscription "For Missions." Sadly, the box was covered in cobwebs.