Nice Thoughts, Wrong Verse (Part II)  As I mentioned in the previous blog, the historical context of Jeremiah 29:11 is that of God’s people being disciplined in exile.  Well, I

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Nice Thoughts, Wrong Verse?  Maybe you have heard this verse frequently quoted and used in Christian circles: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans

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How to Study the Bible The whole process can be intimidating, so we will publish a study of the book of Romans in the New International Version to help you

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We all have limits.  Whether you’re a pastor preparing for a sermon or someone doing a personal Bible study, our time and money are precious.  Fortunately, there many resources available

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Sometimes I have a thick head and need to have truth spelled out for me, which is when I pull out The Message, Eugene Peterson’s acclaimed Bible translation. I appreciate

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O.K. So here you sit. With a Bible. And of course, the you’re wondering why, when the rap is it’s full of half-truths and myths written by people with an agenda. Some agenda: Everyone

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“How We Got Our Bible” (Part II)  I discovered a great coffee shop in western Nebraska today.  It was comfortable, welcoming, and the coffee was great.  It was there before

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How We Got Our Bible (Part I) As I sat down across the restaurant table from a man from our church, I wasn’t expecting the question that came out of

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