There are numerous translations of the Bible available in bookstores and on the Internet. Paraphrased versions of the Scriptures are popular. Paraphrase versions are more commentaries than translations and are what the translator “thinks” is being said in a certain passage. “A ‘Dynamic Equivalent’ attempts to use the original language as a guide in translating, and then … [Read more...] about Translations – The Living Bible
Anger
THE LISTENING EAR!
[05/31/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] James exhorted. . . “(19) Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; (20) for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of … [Read more...] about THE LISTENING EAR!
THINKING ABOUT NOTHING!
[05/03/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 03/09/1999 (edited some with passage changed to ESV 03/14/2009)] A mother suddenly realizes how quiet it is in the house. She calls out, “Johnny, what are you doing?” “Nothing, Mommy!”, comes the reply, and the mother knows she had better … [Read more...] about THINKING ABOUT NOTHING!
WE CAN REJOICE BECAUSE…! (Part 2 of 3)
[04/30/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 04/03/2001 (edited some with passages changed to ESV 04/03/2009)] It is amazing how one thing can lead to another. There is so much in life that is more closely linked than we may perhaps realize. Because of this, if we were allowed to always choose our circumstances it is very possible we would miss out … [Read more...] about WE CAN REJOICE BECAUSE…! (Part 2 of 3)
STABLE SUPPORT!
[03/29/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] Some have referred to “religion” as a crutch. Though all may not define “religion” the same way, true “religion” connected to God and the truth of His Word does serve well to hold us up rather than being left to limp through life based on human wisdom. We need His support! We … [Read more...] about STABLE SUPPORT!
