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Continue reading →: Christmas is a Seaon of Grief and Hope
Lights and bells, tinsel, toy soldiers and gingerbread cookies. Such is the magic of the holiday season. It is easy to sing “Joy to the World” when we get to celebrate Jesus’ birthday in the presence of decked-out trees, warm fireplaces and excited children. But the very first Christmas was…
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Continue reading →: Getting Lost in Translation: Which Bible is Right for You?
I read with some interest the article in the Rockdale Citizen last week about a new “conservative” translation of the Bible. I taught a class on biblical translations once or twice in Sunday school, so these articles always catch my attention. Translating the Bible is a precarious business that requires…

