After Corinth, Paul set sail for home. But first, he visited Ephesus. He stayed only a short time but promised to return if the Lord willed it. On his third journey, he stopped again in Ephesus and ended up staying there for two and one-half years, his longest stay anywhere. Ephesus was the fourth largest city in the Empire and …
Birthday Bash #4 – How much do you know about Paul?
Paul’s exact date of birth is unknown, but he was likely born around the same time Jesus was. He was born in Tarsus, on the southern coast of what is now Turkey. Paul was born a Roman citizen. He died, probably as a martyr in Rome sometime between 64 and 68 AD. The great persecution of Christians started after the …
Birthday Bash #3 • What Comes Next?
I’m finishing my fourth book, about Mary and Martha, for Guideposts. I’m looking forward to getting back to Paul! As you’ve read, More than Conquerors should be released next year. Then what? Paul’s next stop, after Thessalonica, was Berea. He spent only a short time there before leaving Macedonia (northern Greece) and heading south. He first visited Athens. It appears …
Birthday Bash #2 • What do you know about Timothy?
Timothy’s name means “honoring God” or “precious to God.” Timothy evidenced both of these meanings in his life and work. Timothy lived in and was probably born in Lystra, Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). His mother was Jewish, and his father was Greek. He was well-thought-of in this city. He was taught the Scriptures by his mother Eunice and his grandmother, …
Birthday Bash #1
I’m hoping to release my next book in the Planting Faith Series next year. It’s called More than Conquerors, and it takes place in Thessalonica. If you remember, book #1, Sold into Freedom, was set in Philippi. Paul’s next stop on his journey was Thessalonica, and the story of that visit is recorded in Acts 17. Luke’s accuracy in recording the …
It’s My Birthday!
I’m throwing a Birthday Bash again this year! I’m celebrating in several different ways! 1 • All my ebooks (that I have control over) are on sale for only 99¢ on Amazon. https://bit.ly/CaroleTowriss 2 • I’m part of a promotion for free and 99¢ Christian ebooks. So far there are over 30 books available! https://bit.ly/OCTfree99 3 • I’m hosting a giveaway: https://bit.ly/CTBdayBash First …
Win all 24 OWB Books!
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The Last Drop of Oil: Adaliah’s Story
Book #5 has arrived! Virginia Smith is the bestselling author of thirty-one novels (an counting!), an illustrated children’s book, and more than fifty articles and short stories. An avid reader with eclectic tastes in fiction, Ginny writes in a variety of styles, from lighthearted relationship stories to breath-snatching suspense. Her books have been named finalists in many international awards. Two …
An Unlikely Witness: Joanna’s Story
Now for book #4! ALL JOANNA WANTED was a peaceful life at the palace. She wanted to bear children for her husband, Chuza, the steward of Herod Antipas, and bring honor to her family. Instead, Joanna became an eyewitness to the most transformative, shocking events in human history…events that would force her to choose between the life she once imagined, …
The DC Bubble
I’ve always loved living here in DC. We are surrounded by people from other countries and other languages. I’ve mentioned before that our church has members from over 25 nations, and the public school system has students from more than 157 countries speaking 150 languages. It’s awesome. My children have friends from literally all over the world. It’s not like …