Not everyone views their body alike. Some are happy with the way they look while others have an unhealthy self-image based on perceived body appearance. However, there are things more significant regarding the body than merely how it looks and we must understand how often the acknowledgement of beauty is in the eye of the … [Read more...] about MY BODY! (Part 1 of 3)
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WANT OR NEED! (Part 1 of 2)
We all have wants and we all have needs. It is fine to satisfy some (but not all) of our wants, but there are times when wants need to be set aside in order to receive what we need. This is no more true than when it comes to hearing the truth. Sometimes truth hurts, but just like the pain of the … [Read more...] about WANT OR NEED! (Part 1 of 2)
Translations: Living Bible
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: Living Bible
ENCOURAGED TO ENCOURAGE!
Today there are many considered “influencers” on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms. However, not all “influencers” may be the best by whom to be influenced. Therefore, we need to remain mindful of what influence we are allowing to shape our life. (note Romans 12:2) In preparation for … [Read more...] about ENCOURAGED TO ENCOURAGE!
LINED UP!
A “plumb line” is a cord with a weight attached to one end so as to dangle freely for determining an exact vertical standing. It is used to ensure while building upward that the vertical is straight and not leaning. In being used, the “plumb line” doesn’t change or shift according to the desires of the carpenter, but … [Read more...] about LINED UP!
