Chris Palladino’s Blog

The first ever J-term at Philadelphia Biblical University just finished two days ago. I loved it. I was honored to teach World Civilization II in the two week intensive. Spending 4.5 hours a day as part of the “Great Conversation� was so fulfilling. Despite the size of the class (there were 39 students) we quickly bonded. We had two movie nights (one each week) and follow up discussions. Despite spending the entire morning together many of us hung out for another couple of hours chatting and going deeper into the meanings of much of what we were reading. I want to publicly thank each of the students who made the experience one of the most memorable of my career. I will never forget them.

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On Christmas Day, I began a new tradition. After spending the morning celebrating with my wife and children and worshipping with song and readings from Scripture, I decided to celebrate history. As I have mentioned in previous blogs, one of the places I enjoy running in this area is Washington Crossing state park. This year I decided to retrace the historical route of the Continental Army that crossed the Delaware River that cold December day over 200 years ago in 1776. I began on the Pennsylvania side and crossed into New Jersey on a narrow bridge only 50 yards from the actual crossing site. As I crossed the bridge, I imagined the challenges the icy river and bitter cold had in store for the men. Next, I spent some time on the Continental Lane Trail, the route the soldiers took as they marched towards Trenton. I was grateful to return safely to my loving family, a warm home and a hot bowl of soup.

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