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Preaching From Biblical Journeys

Introduction:

My mind goes back to my childhood as I begin this article. I remember the first time I rode the train through the beautiful hill country of Sri Lanka with my family – a journey considered by many to be one of the most scenic train journeys in the world. The images of perfectly manicured tea plantations, misty hills, cascading waterfalls, winding streams glistening in the sun, and the many enchanting tunnels we passed, are forever etched in my memory. 

I also remember our family of 5 being huddled around a small radio in 1969, listening to the ‘live commentary’ of man’s first attempt to land on the moon. Even though we were thousands of miles away, the excitement of this adventure was so special that we stayed up all night following the story with hope in our hearts. The sense of relief as well as joy as Astronaut Neil Armstrong stepped on to the surface of the moon and spoke his now legendary first words, still remain with me.

I have always been interested in following journeys. Throughout my lifetime, I have followed many such journeys with much enthusiasm. In fact, my favorite comic strip in my childhood was based around the adventures of Tintin as he journeyed to many parts of the world including, of all places, the moon. (I am not ashamed to say that I still read those books sometimes). Not sure however why Tintin never travelled to Sri Lanka!