A thorough knowledge of the Bible is worth more than a college education.” Theodore Roosevelt “Within the covers of the Bible are the answers for all the problems men face.” Ronald Reagan Studying, not just reading Scriptures, has changed the course of my life forever. Anyone who knows me intimately understands that I approach reading the Bible a little differently. For example, in the 26 years since becoming a Christian, I have never followed a "read the bible in one year" reading plan. I Continue Reading
My Opinion on Bible Translations {Plus a New Bible Review}
"The goal of the New International Version (NIV) is to enable English-Speaking people from around the world to read and hear God's eternal Word in their own language. Our work as translators is motivated by our conviction that the Bible is God's Word in written form. We believe that the Bible contains divine answers to the deeps need of humanity." Bible translations are certainly a theme that generates much discussion and diverging opinions among believers. Not long ago, I received a message Continue Reading
The Jesus Bible – What’s the hype all about?
I stood in the fourth row at Passion City church on the first Sunday of this year, hands raised as the band played King of Glory as the service’s call to worship. The presence of the Holy Spirit was so dense that tears flowed down during the very first chorus of the song. My heart filled with joy and gratitude, since right beside me, my 16 and 13-year old daughters joined the throng, faces lifted towards Heaven while worshiping their King. P.r.i.c.e.l.e.s.s. Thank God for Pastor Louie Giglio Continue Reading
5 Reasons You Should Own this NEW Bible
He handed me the colorful gift bag with a mischievous smile on his face. "I think you will like this." I picked up the heavy bag and placed it on the table. "Should I open it now?" I asked. "Yes. Go ahead," he said with a smile. His excitement made me chuckle. When I removed the tissue paper, I saw a beautiful box inside. I lifted it and read it aloud: "Life Application Study Bible." The puzzled look on my face said it all. "You haven't seen one of these, have you?" he Continue Reading
Book Review: The Quest Study Bible – Five Stars!
Why would children have to pay for the sins of their ancestors? Why did Moab have to be destroyed? Why would Egyptians speak Hebrew, the language of Cannan? The longer I dig into the insightful tools of the new NIV Quest Study Bible, the more excited I get. I received an email from BibleGateway, inviting me and several other bloggers who are part of the BibleGateway blogger grid to review Zondevan’s new Study Bible. I read the email, and thought, “Why not?” A study Bible nerd, I could Continue Reading
