I’m not a frequent reader of the Message version of the Bible, but now and again I give it a read and am always struck by how it conveys truth in a powerful way that grabs the heart and the imagination. How’s this for the author’s take on Romans 8:4 The law always ended up [...]
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Been thinking about Bible translation, study, and different versions lately. I realized we have a lot of Bibles in our house. We have: Multiple NIVs, NKJV, couple of KJV, several Good News, MKJV, RSV, 2 x NCV, Amplified, The Message. Then adding in the software I have on my phone and laptop I also have [...]
Been continuing to think over this post, and reflecting on the things that can hinder people ‘tasting good fruit’ when we teach and preach the word. We do need to preach the whole counsel of the word. The whole gospel. The truth and nothing but the truth. Holding back on any part leads to error. [...]
Our theme as church at the moment is ‘Know God, Be Strong, Do Great’ – based on Daniel 11:32. I was just reading this verse in the ESV and I love the way it puts it: He shall seduce with flattery those who violate the covenant, but the people who know their God shall stand [...]
We watched ‘Hook’ the other day with our boys – who seem to be going through a Pirate phase at the moment. For those who don’t know the film, it’s a follow-on from Peter Pan. Peter has left Neverland, grown up, and is living in the real world with a wife and family (who he [...]
