With Rome having just come through a polarizing civil war, Emperor Vespasian (AD 69–79) set out to distract the populace with ultimate fighting spectacles. He began building the Coliseum at Rome for gladiator “games” in AD 70. His son (Emperor Titus) completed the project in AD 80. Step inside the Coliseum even today and it…
Tag: Apostle Paul
Christian Response to a Demented Ruler
When rulers turn cruel or criminal, Christians need to go beyond Romans 13 and read Revelation 13 for guidance.
Come join me on a gospel journey . . .
Join a Christian pilgrimage to biblical sites in Greece and Türkiye. Learn about the Roman Empire and how early Christians witnessed.
Danger and loss lie that way
We had not traveled the whole way to Crete to be intimidated by a few washed-out roads! Determined to cross the island to the south coast, Ellen and I rented a sturdy SUV and headed into the drenched central mountains. Our destination? A tiny harbor called Fair Havens where a merchant ship carrying the apostle…
Holy Lands Peace Pilgrim 