Psalms 115:4-8 ICB “Their idols are made of silver and gold. They are made by human hands. They have mouths, but they cannot speak. They have eyes, but they cannot see. They have ears, but they cannot hear. They have noses, but they cannot smell. They have hands, but they cannot feel. They have feet,…
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2 Peter 1:3 (ICB): “Jesus has the power of God. His power has given us everything we need to live and to serve God. We have these things because we know him. Jesus called us by his glory and goodness.” I find myself stuck here. This often happens when I’m reading the Bible—something strikes me…
Read moreLiving the Legacy of the Proverbs 31 Woman
The Proverbs 31 woman sounds so incredible, especially when you read it in The Message version: Proverbs 31:10-31 MSG “A good woman is hard to find, and worth far more than diamonds. Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. Never spiteful, she treats him generously all her life long….
Read moreRadical Faith, Total Surrender, and Trusting God’s Word
Genesis 2:16-17 MSG [16-17] God commanded the Man, “You can eat from any tree in the garden, except from the Tree-of-Knowledge-of-Good-and-Evil. Don’t eat from it. The moment you eat from that tree, you’re dead.” Man was commanded to eat freely from any tree in the Garden of Eden, including the Tree of Life. Imagine if…
Read moreWhy the NLT is My Favourite Bible Version and a Challenge for the New Year
Today, I want to share with you about my favourite Bible version—the New Living Translation (NLT). The reason I love this version is because of how easy it makes it to read the Bible. I enjoy reading and exploring different versions, but I always find myself coming back to the NLT. It helps me engage…
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