[06/30/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] Peter was very much devoted to the Lord. He -- along with James and John -- was part of a closer inner circle with Him. They were the three who witnessed Jesus’ transfiguration (Matthew 17:1) and went further into the garden with Jesus when He prayed. (Matthew 26:36-37) Peter’s … [Read more...] about GOT THIS?
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RESILIENT LIFE!
[06/23/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] The power of God to bring all of life into being is amazing. (Genesis 1) The design relative to all of it is a certain sign of the wisdom of God and not some mere cosmic accident bringing it forth. Even where life seems to have vanished, it is amazing how it returns. Living in the … [Read more...] about RESILIENT LIFE!
No More Pencils… No More Books…
[Originally Written April 2002] Can you believe it? Another school year coming to a close and another fun-filled summer on the horizon. I remember when I was in school how exciting it was to get the summer off. As a teen, I looked forward to sleeping late, taking it easy, working to make some spending money, hangin’ with my friends, playing ball, and other fun … [Read more...] about No More Pencils… No More Books…
ENOUGHNESS!
[06/10/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] The longer I have engaged in ministry the more I continue to realize it is God Who opens doors and provides the strength and resources to remain engaged. Looking back I see so many facets of ministry which had never been in my own personal plans, but which arose and I was led into. … [Read more...] about ENOUGHNESS!
Translations – The 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 – The Living Bible
