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 …
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My name is Rhoda
My name is Rhoda. I live in Jerusalem with my mistress Mary, the mother of John Mark. I’m not yet old enough to be married, having seen only twelve summers. Yeshua was killed and rose again before I was born. The Jewish authorities have never really liked followers of the Way, but it wasn’t until recently they started persecuting us—legally …
My Name is Gehazi
I am Gehazi. I was a servant of Elisha, the prophet of Israel during the time of King Joram. My master cured the commander of the Syrian army, Naaman, of leprosy. In gratitude, Naaman offered Elisha ten talents of silver, six thousand shekels of gold, and ten sets of clothing–a fortune in anyone’s estimation. But my master would take …
My Name is Benaiah
My heart ached. My closest friend⸺ the man I had grown up with, played with, caused trouble with⸺ lay on a mat unable to move. Neriah had been this way for months now. His betrothed had left him for another. His aged father had returned to fishing in order to feed the family. Any coins the family had managed to …