Category Archives: Bible

Not for Wimps

Posted on November 24, 2011 by

Many people are attracted to the Bible as a source of spiritual enlightenment. As with any book, most seekers of things spiritual open it to the first page and begin reading there. Unfortunately, too often they choose an antique translation … Continue reading →

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Perverting Justice

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

 Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly. –Leviticus 19:15 (TNIV) Some say “the rich are evil” or “the rich must pay.” Others announce “the poor are … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps. –Proverbs 14:15, Today’s New International Version. 2005. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan. Send to Kindle

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The Perseus Collection from Logos Bible Software

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

The wonderful folks at Logos, the Bible software people, have given me early access to their new Perseus Collection, over 3000 volumes of material. The Perseus Collection includes Greek and Latin classics such as Aristotle, Plato, and Cicero, in the … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss each other. Faithfulness springs forth from the earth, and righteousness looks down from heaven. The LORD will indeed give what is good, and our land will yield its harvest. Righteousness goes … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

You are God my stronghold. Why have you rejected me? Why must I go about mourning, oppressed by the enemy? Send me your light and your faithful care, let them lead me; let them bring me to your holy mountain, … Continue reading →

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Patriarchy

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

I was reading 1 Kings 21 today as part of my daily Bible reading. This is the story of Ahab and his at first unsuccessful attempt to purchase Naboth’s vineyard. When Naboth refused to sell, Ahab, as wicked as he … Continue reading →

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Daily Proverbs

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

My son, keep my words and store up my commands within you. Keep my commands and you will live; guard my teachings as the apple of your eye. Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your … Continue reading →

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Daily Proverbs

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. Bind them always on your heart; fasten them around your neck. When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when … Continue reading →

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Daily Proverbs

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness … Continue reading →

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