one ell, please

Sweet set of mini vids on 258 Theological questions. Interesting stuff.
http://bible.org/page.php?page_id=3226

October 22nd, 2008 | Tags: Bible, church, faith | Category: Bible, Misc | Leave a comment

Are we too advanced for the Bible?
Being honest with myself I’ve discovered that sometimes I believe that. The thought hides somewhere deep in the subconscious. Why read the Bible? I’ve done that. How bout I read some other Christian books instead? They give me more insight in more specific and modern ways…
Are we spiritually matured [...]

July 6th, 2008 | Tags: Bible, pride | Category: Advanced, Bible, Reflection, Spiritual Formation | Comments (5)

In CCF Bible Study this past Friday we looked into Luke 6:27-38 to gain a better understanding of the model of love Christ teached and practiced. The passage offers much wisdom with philosophies which conflict very much with worldly perspectives. Many groups found themselves debating over the meaning of “turning the other cheek”: framed perhaps [...]

March 5th, 2007 | Tags: Bible, manhood, strength | Category: Clarifications, Featured | Leave a comment

Ever wonder about why there are different translations of the Bible and the resulting reliability? Or why even in the one language of English there are so many different versions?

February 13th, 2007 | Tags: Bible | Category: Basic | Comments (4)

Here are some highlights from my devo readings this morning from 1 Peter.
Desire
2:2
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.
Identifying with Christ
2:19
For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust [...]

January 14th, 2006 | Tags: Bible | Category: Quoted | Leave a comment

Had a good day at work today. Far better than past days of just reading through boring pdf manuals and a little bit of trying things out. As I hadn’t much to do today (the manuals didn’t help very much) I felt rather idle and unuseful, not worth my pay. I’m just starting off and [...]

February 10th, 2005 | Tags: Bible, devo, faith, prayer | Category: Misc | Comments (3)

Jim Elliot writes
“2 Timothy 2:9 says, “The word of God is not bound.’ Systematic theology — be careful how you tie down the Word to fit your set and final creeds, systems, dogmas, and organized theistic philosophies. The Word of God is not bound! It’s free to say what it will to the individual and [...]

February 10th, 2005 | Tags: Bible | Category: Quoted | Leave a comment

Online Bible, dozens of translations, cross-references, commentaries etc.
I’ve only been asked 2 or 3 times to recite a verse. Comon. I challenge you to challenge me! Glove slap. Baby, glove slap. (8)
Here’s the links to the entire list of verses:
for the book of Matthew
for the book of Romans

January 28th, 2005 | Tags: Bible, devo | Category: Bible, Misc | Leave a comment

In a further attempt to spur myself on to greater dedication in memorizing bible verses. The problem I have is that I am a visual learner. What I’ve memorized is easier recalled when I go in order, thinking about the spot on the page each passage is and then continuing on to the next passage [...]

January 24th, 2005 | Tags: Bible, devo | Category: What's up | Comments (2)