One of the most important women in the history of the early church you probably have never heard of. Not so long ago, a friend mentioned Phoebe and her importance to Paul’s ministry. I was shocked that having studied the Bible for many years (and I should add decades); I knew so little of her.Continue reading “Phoebe, a friend of Paul Part 1”
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An Interview with Miriam
Aemilia Metella Interviews the woman who had a fever This month, our intrepid Roman Reporter, Aemilia Metella, travels to Capernaum and meets a woman who was healed by Jesus. I had not expected Capernaum to be so busy. This prosperous town sprang up on the northern shores of Lake Galilee and the main trade roadContinue reading “An Interview with Miriam”
An Interview with Lydia
Aemilia Metella Interviews the businesswoman who made a choice Our reporter, Aemilia Metella, interviews the business woman, Lydia, who invited Paul and Silas into her home. A well turned out slave in a green tunic opened the door of the imposing townhouse and showed me a room to wait. Five minutes later, his soft-soled shoesContinue reading “An Interview with Lydia”
Leaving Bethany 