Every group has its own insider language. Specialized vocabulary makes communication easier, and it lets us identify those in our group. But it also shuts out other people. The thing is, we don't always realize we're speaking a special vocabulary. When we try to communicate with outsiders using it, we don't get our message across effectively, if at all.
Christians, we have our own dialect. When we use it with unbelievers, they may not understand what we're saying. Or worse, they may misunderstand.
As you get older, it's important to acknowledge that you're getting older and make some changes. You can no longer eat what you used to eat or do all the things you used to do. I recently discovered there's a whole corner of the internet devoted to helping guys over 50 get and/or stay in shape. One important message they emphasize is you have to work now to prepare the body you want to have when you're 70. That applies to more than just your body, too.
Every pastor recommends you get a good study Bible. But which one? If you can find a Christian bookstore, there are so many to choose from. If you look online, the choices are staggering. But it's hard to know which you need. So let's look at five different types of study Bibles you can find on the market.
This week, I've got a selection of interesting pieces from across the interwebs.
I feel bad when I don't pay attention to the sermon, but sometimes I get distracted. One verse — one phrase, really — from the day's passage set my mind to racing on one of the most important topics in Scripture.
