The English language is interesting in how some words are identical whether a noun or a verb. For example we can ache (verb) because of an ache (noun), dream (verb) a dream (noun), dump (verb) garbage at a garbage dump (noun), we can mail (verb) mail (noun), and the list goes … [Read more...] about LIVING STONES!
Language
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
IN ANY LANGUAGE!
[05/14/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] [This focus was originally sent 02/04/1999 (Edited some with passage changed to ESV 09/06/2009)] Though the words may not be understood because the language spoken is different, a cry is still understood. Though some may turn and look the other way, others may be drawn by … [Read more...] about IN ANY LANGUAGE!
Power of Words
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” - Proverbs 25:11 How powerful is a single word? A single word, a single sentence or phrase can bring a great measure of peace, happiness and joy, or a terror of anger, or perhaps deep sadness and depression. The Bible explains how Jesus treated people with love, compassion, kindness, forgiveness, and … [Read more...] about Power of Words
BUMPER CROP!
[02/10/2023 “teEn-MAIL”] A “bumper crop” refers to an unusually abundant harvest, but has been applied to other areas of life when addressing the experience of gaining much more than expected. When such is the case, where then does the focus turn? Is it to God in thanksgiving? Is it to self with a sense of … [Read more...] about BUMPER CROP!
