More than once, the “KJV Only” phenomenon has stopped me in my tracks. Authorized Version. 1611. All other versions are fakes. Says who? King James? Who gave him the “say-so”? While I haven’t conducted a formal investigation on the matter, my basic understanding of how the Bible was written and who wrote it, how the … More King James & The Danger of Our English Bibles
It has always bugged me that 2 Chronicles 7:14 suddenly shows up on Independence Day. Back up a few verses. America’s got nothing to do with it. And those wedding announcements that quote Psalm 34:3? That would be David rejoicing when he escaped Abimelech. And then there’s Jeremiah 29:11, which in case you didn’t know, is … More Finding Hope in Misinterpretation
I gave up on New Year’s Resolutions several New Years ago. That meticulous list of goals, priorities, and expectations sure seemed within reach for my Type-A personality. Until mid-January, when reality set in. I couldn’t simply adjust my lifestyle to include an hour of exercise per day, a book per week, and the completion of a … More Resolved: To Be Realistic
It is my suspicion that Sunday’s sermon isn’t the most anticipated event of your week. You love your church and you enjoy listening to your pastor. But you probably don’t wonder all week what he’s going to say, or have pertinent conversations with yourself in your head while he’s speaking. You probably don’t create a … More How to Love Sunday’s Sermon
I was that person in college. The one who arrived ten minutes early to every class and never skipped. The one who kept a strict schedule, practically lived in the practice room, and completed homework at least a week in advance. The one who studied hours upon hours for every test, turned in every paper, completed … More By Choice
Journey of the Word 