Common English Bible-a bit of historyPosted by Heather on November 26, 2011
What is the CEB? The Common English Bible is not simply a revision or update of an existing translation. It is a bold new translation designed to meet the needs of Christians as they work to build a strong and meaningful relationship with God through Jesus Christ. A key goal of the translation team is [...]
This Week’s WinnerPosted by Heather on
This week’s winner of the Common English Bible is…. drumroll, please…. Suzanne!! You will be receiving an email on how to claim your prize. Didn’t win, but want one? Stick around, as we will be having another giveaway next Friday! Share the LoveTweet
Thanksgiving HistoryPosted by Heather on November 24, 2011
Did you know that: in 1588 Thanksgiving services were held in English churches to thank God for victory over the Spanish Armada. In 1603 Queen Elizabeth died. (By now, the Bible was the most read book in the land) Her successor, King James I, persecuted Catholics as well as the Protestant Puritans and Separatists. He [...]
National Bible WeekPosted by Heather on November 23, 2011
I am really enjoying the Common English Bible I received recently. It has made devotion time a bit easier to understand, and reading it aloud to the kids is nice. The language is so clear, and the meanings so real. For example, this morning’s devotional verse was Romans 8:38-39 I’m convinced that nothing can separate [...]
National Bible Week-My favorite versePosted by Heather on November 22, 2011
Today, for National Bible Week, I would like to share with you one of my all time favorite verses. The LORD your God is in your midst— a warrior bringing victory. He will create calm with his love; he will rejoice over you with singing. (CEB) I love how the Common English Bible states it. [...]
National Bible WeekPosted by Heather on November 21, 2011
During National Bible week, let’s explore some ideas here. Like, for example, what does the Bible have to do with the character and growth of a follower of Christ? Well, we know that Since childhood you have known the holy scriptures that help you to be wise in a way that leads to salvation through [...]
Win a Common English BiblePosted by Heather on November 20, 2011
Remember to enter HERE for your chance to win a Common English Bible! Share the LoveTweet
National Bible WeekPosted by Heather on
November 20-27 is National Bible Week. I have to say, that at this time of year, and in this day and age, I am truly thankful that I live in a country where I can still worship God openly. I can pull out any translation of the Bible I choose, and I can share it [...]
What Do You Think of Me? Why Do I Care?-reviewPosted by Heather on November 11, 2011
What Do You Think of Me, Why Do I Care? by Edward T. Welch shows us how to ask the tough questions, such as: Who am I? Who are others? Who is God? And shows us how “peer pressure” isn’t others getting us to do what they want, the problem is our wanting to be [...]
The Spirit Who Speaks-reviewPosted by Heather on November 4, 2011
Peter Lawrence writes how he received the gift of “a word from the Lord” in this book. He shares the insights on words of knowledge, heaing, and deliverance through the Spirit with a poignant humor that draws you in. Complete with a study guide in the back that will take the reader through Scriptural depths [...]
