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
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BLESSING OF DUE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT!
[05/07/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] The manner in which some are sorry is a sorrowful sight. For those it is not sorrow for having done wrong, but only for having been caught. When it comes to sin, there needs to be an acknowledgement that leads to change because repentance is not merely an apology, but an acceptance of … [Read more...] about BLESSING OF DUE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT!
INSPIRED!
[05/05/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] What inspires us? What compels the actions and direction of our life? Do we view our life as self-made or are we duly considering it in connection with the Divine Creator? Are we continuing to acknowledge the truth of our need for Divine guidance? (i.e. Isaiah 55:8-9; Jeremiah … [Read more...] about INSPIRED!
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!
WHY DID I DO THAT?
[05/02/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 03/08/1999 (edited some with passage changed to ESV 03/13/2009)] “Why did I do that?” Have you ever asked yourself that question? It is a question I ask frequently when I’ve been in a hurry to finish something on the computer, clicked on the wrong thing, and lost what I was working on. I ask this … [Read more...] about WHY DID I DO THAT?
