For the first followers of Jesus, there were many people that they had to know how to get along with just to survive in Roman society. One of the most difficult groups to honor was the Roman government itself. The Colosseum in Rome, Italy stands today not only as a monument to the great gladiator battles … Continue reading Honor Who?
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Legacy of a Warrior: The Sword of the Spirit
Recently I visited the Colosseum in Rome. This outdoor arena held 50,000 screaming spectators, and witnessed some of the most dramatic, traumatic and gruesome events in human history. Gladiators battled there. Criminals fought lions and other wild animals to the death. Christians were fed to the lions there. Life is a series of spiritual battles. We … Continue reading Legacy of a Warrior: The Sword of the Spirit