I was thinking what to write for my Christmas post and wondered about the things less said. Have you ever wondered about the time between Mary and Joseph arriving at the inn or stable, on the (supposed) donkey and the appearance of the shepherds? This is the actual moment of Jesus’ birth. It always raisesContinue reading “God the Midwife”
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Jesus’ Engagement with Women
How can we tell what a person thinks of you? We sense this not only by what they say but how they act towards us. Nonverbal communication is as important, is not more than verbal. Examining how a person interacts with you supports, or even contradicts, what they say. People’s lives in first-century Judea couldContinue reading “Jesus’ Engagement with Women”
Aemilia Metella Interviews Priscilla
The Woman Who Saved Paul’s Life The hot August days of Rome were now passed, and it was a pleasant walk through the busy streets. Priscilla and her husband Aquila were friends of my parents and I’ve visited their shop many times. Aquila looked up from his work, and with a needle in his hand,Continue reading “Aemilia Metella Interviews Priscilla”