As Jesus noted regarding His disciples (John 17:14-16), we are in the world, but not of it. We are to understand our role in the world as that of being a godly influence. (i.e. Matthew 5:13-16) That necessitates interaction with it. Still, we must remain mindful of our closest associations and the influence of that … [Read more...] about GOOD COMPANY!
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BACK AT YOU!
Do we ever forget what we have said? Do we ever need to be reminded of words we have spoken? Sometimes we offer encouraging words to others going through difficult moments that we might not call to mind when going through such ourselves. In moments like those we might be reminded of what we have ourselves … [Read more...] about BACK AT YOU!
SING ON!
Things happen in life which have the potential for taking the wind out of our sails; taking away our confidence or will for pressing on. We can experience moments in life when we feel the rug was pulled out from under our feet; being surprised by a sudden happening that left us tumbling or feeling a lack of support. … [Read more...] about SING ON!
PERSUASION’S PURE POWER!
We live in a world where people are persuaded to accept all kinds of things. Commercials persuade people to buy things they really don’t need. Political speeches persuade people to place their confidence in agendas and human solutions. Peers pressure to be persuaded to go along with the crowd to do what one might not otherwise engage in. … [Read more...] about PERSUASION’S PURE POWER!
Translations: NASB
The NASB was published in 1971, translated by a group of 58 men who held “the conviction that the words of Scripture as originally penned in the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek were inspired of God.” The translators used all available scholarship to produce a more accurate work. Even though it is quite literal, it is presented in a contemporary language. There are places that could … [Read more...] about Translations: NASB
