Most bible readers have never given much thought to how the book they (hopefully) read and revere came to be. They think not much about translation or the issues related to it, and they think even less about the texts that came to be translated. The time between the writing of a biblical text at […]
Archives for May 2015
Why it is Wrong for you to be King James Only
May 21, 2015 By
This is an insane article to write. It is almost like I’m trying to pick a fight with many members of my own tribe. But one of the benefits of having three older brothers is that you learn not to fear a fight. I’m going to offend many for whom the King James Version is […]
What is the best Bible translation?
May 14, 2015 By
This is a common question. If I’ve been asked it once, I’ve been asked it a thousand times. A hundred years ago it wouldn’t have been much of a question. The King James Version was then about three hundred years old and held absolute sway in the English speaking world. That ship has sailed, however. […]
Jr Youth – Yard and Bake Sale
May 13, 2015 By
Yard and Bake Sale Mt. Pleasant Church 846 State Route 18 Saturday, June 13, 2015 8:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dear Family and Friends, The junior high youth group is once again holding our semi-annual yard and bake sale to assist in defraying the costs for our mission trip and service projects. We are […]
Communication is Key
May 7, 2015 By
Studies have shown that if you have 4-6 pre-marital counseling sessions prior to marriage, you are 50% less likely to ultimately divorce. This is a remarkable statistic. Especially when you consider that those pre-marital sessions are conducted by someone like me. Why is pre-marital counseling so important and helpful in laying the groundwork for marital […]
