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Politics of Leadership (Don’t cha luv it?) Administration of a land conquered by the Caesars to whom you have sworn allegiance is not such an easy job (although it pays well). Governor Antonius Felix, Roman procurator of Judaea, Samaria, Galilee, and Perea had essentially dodged a political bullet when he left Paul in prison for…
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Are YOU a happy sort of human being? Where do YOU find your hope in all that is happening? The Psalmist points you (and me) to the LORD and away from mortals and empty promises for hope that can never satisfy. Psalm 146: הַלְלוּ־יָהּ הַלְלִי נַפְשִׁי אֶת־יְהוָה׃ As is the case with so many Psalms…
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Today we find ourselves with Paul in Caesarea facing Felix. (The plot thickens even after a secretive conspiracy to assassinate the Apostle.) History plays out over time through the interactions of its leading actors. Luke records the Acts of these men of the A.D. first century whose leading actors include: Luke focuses on each of…
