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
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AM I?
Today’s focus is a simple, yet significant focus to which we would each do well to give some thoughtful and prayerful consideration. Responding to some who continued to question Jesus as to Who He was (is), we read. . … [Read more...] about AM I?
Being the Temple of God
All Christians have a responsibility – to keep the temple of God clean and pure. In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 it says, "What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s." The Scripture says your body … [Read more...] about Being the Temple of God
CAUSE OF STUMBLING!
In Isaiah we read. . . “(14) Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the public squares, and uprightness cannot enter. (15) Truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes … [Read more...] about CAUSE OF STUMBLING!
SHORT END!
Sometimes people feel they have gotten the short end of the stick in life. This expression generally refers to someone receiving unfair or unfavorable treatment. Often such is seen as being underserved but sadly the way things went. However, when it comes to our life, do we truly want all we deserve? Should we not rejoice in the reality God has graciously not … [Read more...] about SHORT END!
