Hi! My name is Julius. I work for the Roman government as commander of a battalion. They call me a “centurion” because I usually have around 100 men in the cohort under my authority and care. As one of my assigned duties, my cohort and I often escort prisoners. I want to tell you about …
Tag: Read Through The Bible 2022
When You Stand Before Kings
This past weekend, I watched the last few holes of play as Scottie Scheffler earned the coveted “green jacket” for winning this year’s Masters golf tournament. I don’t follow golf, but as we’re staying where we only have one tv, I didn’t have a choice! Having learned that Scottie is a believer, I was interested …
The Ultimate Place Of Safety
What makes you feel safe? When can you lie down at night and sleep well, without a care or thought for your physical well-being? When is your heart at peace? Recently, my friend shared an experience she had years ago. The news had announced the police were searching for an escaped convict who had been …
Faith Defended, Not Offended
When our girls were in middle school, my husband coached their basketball teams. They attended small Christian schools and were often outsized by the opposing teams. He taught them that a winning strategy does not consist only of a great offense, but games are won with defense. Our tenacious little team scored a lot of …
How Far Will You Follow?
Who is Jesus to you? What does it mean to call yourself a Christ-follower? Did you know that many religions revere and respect Jesus at a certain level? The Muslim faith accepts Him as a prophet to be revered and respected. Jews acknowledge He had supernatural powers and performed miracles. Hinduism calls Jesus one “god” …