Podcast appearances and mentions of James Strong

Ephesians 6:14b tells us to stand firm with the breastplate of righteousness in place. But what does that look like in our everyday decisions?In this week's episode, Angie and Susie unpack how righteousness is more than a lofty word, it's about choosing to live in a way that aligns with God's character. From the decisions we make in private to how we treat others in public, righteousness protects our hearts and helps us walk in step with the Spirit.Together, we explore how God's justifying grace bridges the gap between our imperfections and His holiness and how living in that grace shapes the choices we make each day.Ephesians 6:14b (NIV)with the breastplate of righteousness in place,https://livesteadyon.com/https://susiecrosby.com/Free Resource: Armor of God Quick Reference GuideWant a simple, powerful way to keep the truths of Ephesians 6 close at hand? Download our Armor of God Quick Reference Guide—a one-page visual that outlines each piece of armor, highlights a key truth to remember, and includes a supporting scripture.Pin it to your fridge, tuck it in your Bible, or post it by your desk. Let it be a daily reminder that you are equipped to stand firm.Click here to download your free guide: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/LDKZP6U/armorStep By Step Study SheetWant to follow along with your own study? Download the free Step By Step study sheet to dig into scripture one word at a time and apply God's truth to your life.Get your study sheet here.https://www.logos.com/https://enduringword.com/https://www.wordhippo.com/https://www.biblegateway.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/William Arndt et al., A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000), 247.James Strong, A Concise Dictionary of the Words in the Greek Testament and The Hebrew Bible (Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2009), 23.Francis Foulkes, Ephesians: An Introduction and Commentary, vol. 10, Tyndale New Testament Commentaries (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1989), 179–180.Max Anders, Galatians-Colossians, vol. 8, Holman New Testament Commentary (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1999), 191.Robert G. Bratcher and Eugene Albert Nida, A Handbook on Paul's Letter to the Ephesians, UBS Handbook Series (New York: United Bible Societies, 1993), 161.Harold W. Hoehner, “Ephesians,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 643.Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

On this Bobby Bonilla day we explore people and organizations that have so much money, they can throw it away. But what if they didn't? Listen here.

People use statistics to justify their stance of an issue. Sometimes, the figures don't add up. Our trade deficit is one of those things. Physical items are counted, but not technology. Widgets, not intelectual property. Also, many exporting from an international location are US companies. Chrysler is owned by Stellantis (French). Before that, Italian. Before that, German. See where I'm coming from. A candid look at the US trade imbalance. 

Brian Wilson was the face and driving force behind The Beach Boys. He wrote, produced, mixes played and sang most of their songs. By age 22, he was a mental mess. By 24, could not regularly proform on stage. Drugs, alcohol, fast food and mental illness took him out of the public eye for years, sometimes a decade. When you consider that the Beach boys had few hit records after 1966, and were still relevant adds to Wilson's aura.

From 1988 to the early 2000s, Art Bell was the king of late night talk radio. He featured Area 51 whistleblowers, retired missle silo opperators and was even sent a fragment of a crashed ufo to analyze. It turns out that many, most or all of these were Pentagon plants with the intent of deflecting the true stories. The WSJ has uncovered what may be the source of the UAP mystery...the Pentagon! 

The mañana mentality has never worked for me. If it's important, if it needs to get done, do it now, because tomorrow never comes. This goes for the enjoyable things in life as well as the necessary. A missed opportunity could cost you money, but you can make more money. If a missed opportunity costs you a unique life experence, that may never be repeated. Today's essay notes examples. 

Route 66, The American West, Miami Beach (South Beach) are all changing as we live and breathe. You need to do what you can the see as much as you can before you can't. When it's gone, you must rely on the musings and recollections of others, which may not be 100% accurate. 

Making good money doesn't always require a college degree. The path to success is simple, but requires hard work. Interested in making $100k a year? Listen here.

Have you ever been to Sacramento and Lake Tahoe? Virginia City? Well, we just returned with lots of tales. Riverboats, baseball, microbrews, nature and ghost towns all within a two hour drive. Curious? Listen here.

Pope Francis dies on Easter Monday aged 88. He had been in poor health for years, so this was not suprising. Francis got a bad rap as being a Liberal Pope. Many in the Church and in secular circles misrepresented or simply lied about his stances and policies. Listen here to see what I'm talking about. You may be suprised. 

Opinions based in fact have value. Today's essay features three of my recent opinions that ring true. Cars, motorcycles and baseball. I love it when I'm right! Also, my recent camping trip revisited. Enjoy! 

Manufacturing for profit is difficult. Elon Musk says its the most difficult thing he does. Specialization is a key to success. Special vendors add cost and value, a "value added" benefit. This is why most all manufactures job out processes of components. Can tariffs bring these items back to America? Let's discuss!  

Are you living ready for Christ's return? Angie and Susie look into Luke 17:35 to remember readiness isn't about grand gestures – it's about making small, faithful choices each day. Luke 17:35 (NIV)“Two women will be grinding together: the one will be taken and the other left.”https://livesteadyon.com/  To connect with Susie:https://susiecrosby.com/Facebook: @‌susiecrosbyauthorInstagram: @‌susiecrosby Susie's devotionals, “Lighthearted” and “Just One Word: 90 Devotions to Invite Jesus In” are available on Amazon. https://www.logos.com/https://enduringword.com/https://www.wordhippo.com/https://www.biblegateway.com/https://www.blueletterbible.org/ Allison A. Trites, William J. Larkin, Cornerstone Biblical Commentary, Vol 12: The Gospel of Luke and Acts (Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 2006), 239. David L. Balch, “Luke,” in Eerdmans Commentary on the Bible, ed. James D. G. Dunn and John W. Rogerson (Grand Rapids, MI; Cambridge, U.K.: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2003), 1141. John A. Martin, “Luke,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 249. Alfred Plummer, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Gospel according to S. Luke, International Critical Commentary (London: T&T Clark International, 1896), 409. William Arndt et al., A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000), 156. Vine, W. "Alone (Let Alone) - Vine's Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words." Blue Letter Bible. 24 Jun, 1996. Web. 18 Oct, 2024. James Strong, A Concise Dictionary of the Words in the Greek Testament and The Hebrew Bible (Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2009) "Bible Text Commentaries by Matthew Henry." Blue Letter Bible. Web. 18 Oct, 2024. "Bible Text Commentaries by Jamieson, Fausset & Brown." Blue Letter Bible. Web. 18 Oct, 2024.Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

Bossa Nova music has been around for over 60 years and is enjoying a resurgence. Especially with me. I've fallen in love with the beat, swing and lyrics (Portuguese language). You say you aren't familiar with Bossa Nova? Yes you are. You just don't know it. Listen here to discover this unique and magical music.

When going on a driving vacation, I usually rent a car. I have four cars already. Why would I rent another? During our recent driving trip to Hot Springs, i rented a car. Why? Listen to find out. Also, I give a review on the wonderful town of Hot Springs, Arkansas. 

Capitalism is about making money. Capitalism is necessary for a sound society. But short term profits at the expense of long term success is short sighted. If so, then why is Major League Baseball and Southwest Airlines playing the short game at the expense of the long? Listen here.

When is the last time you attended a class where you learned a useful skill? I do it all the time. The school is Youtube. The class is whatever you need to know about fixing or repairing almost anything. If it can be fixed or repaired, someone had made a video of the process. Recently I've fixed cars and a dishwasher after watching videos of the process. Could I have done it without watching the videos? Maybe, but certainly not with efficiency. Check it out!

Ever flown on a budget airline? I'm not talking Southwest, but Spirit, Frontier or Allegiant. Well I recently flew Spirit. How was it? Less than half the price of Southwest. Was it worth it? Maybe. Listen here for the details. it will help you decide. 

Government Waste has been here since government began. And waste is a part of it. Everyone agrees it needs to be stopped. No one does anything to stop it. Is Elon Musk and DOGE about to change everything? Today's essay discusses. 

Recent studies say alcohol is bad for you. Wasn't that obvious? Some are not saying even one drink can cause damage. Strong relates firsthand the effects of imbibing. Both good and bad. Where do you stand on this new epiphany? Listen here.

Conflict from today and thousands of years ago. How are they related? Why should we care? Hand wringing over the unknown and undesirable is a human nature that remains a constant throughout history. Also, sports betting and the Jaguar runs! 

Cars are expensive, right? So if you are paying more, you should expect seamless, predictable service, right? Strong discusses the trials and tribulations of buying a new car in 2025. Spending a lot of money shouldn't be hard, but it is. Listen here. Also LA fire talk and will drinking really kill you? 

Returning from a trip to Southern California, Strong discusses the fake news involving the weather and LA fires. Midwest USA has no monopoly on weather stories anymore, or the exaggerated aftermath extreme weather brings. Did LA really cut the fire department $17m? Did Mayor Bass really holiday in Ghana while LA burned? Does the City of St. louis now refuse to plow snow from the streets? Listen here.

The New Year means new happenings. Be it better or worse, there will be changes. Strong takes a look at some of those changes and discusses what they mean for you. Listen here!

Before movies about Superman and Batman and Spiderman, there was Bond. James Bond. Bond is the original larger than life superhero that supersedes all the rest. Now a creative impasse between the franchise owners (Barbara Broccoli) and the studio (MGM / Amazon) have put all new projects on hold. Amazon wants to expand and update (monetize) the franchise and Broccoli won't have it. Also, we discuss the new Aston Martin Vantage. Of course we do! 

What can we believe today? Everyone from ad men to government officials tell us what to believe. Drones are just planes. My car is the best. My ED medicine will let you wow the girls. We tend to be gullible, but is it really our fault? is there a way around it. Maybe. Listen here.

One day we will all be driving electric cars. One day we will have colonies on Mars. Neither is happening any time soon. Low profits, governments struggling to balance budgets, lack of charging stations and low range are the reasons. Car companies, Tesla excluded, can't turn a profit. Today's podcast lists the reason why most of us will be driving ICE cars for a long time. Also, we discuss baseball's proposed Golden Bat rule. 

The way to make good money today is simple, but the implementation isn't easy. It takes hard work, education, relocation and or determination. Strong gives examples of several jobs that are in high demand and pay outstanding money. Curious? Listen here.   

In 1953 Donald Keyhoe coined the Phrase "UFOs Are Real". Luis Elizondo said UAP are real in last week's government UAP (UFO) hearings. More military officials with more strong testimony, and still no disclosure. Why? What are they hiding? Or do they really have no idea what these phenomena are? Listen here.

Why did Trump win the 2024 election? Why did the GOP win the Senate and as of November 10, probably the House? Superior candidates? The right message at the right time? probably not. Why we did what we did on November 5 from an independent perspective.

Strong discusses his latest trip to the Florida Panhandle, then waxes eloquently about Elon Musk, Lithium, Saudi Slavery and why Starbucks can't get the cream in your coffee right. Don't see the relationship here? Then listenup. 

Today's twin spin is about the new kings of the economy and my recent adventure in Colorado. Facts, finance and fun all on the Strong Show. 

Florida is our Germany, home to the oddball free spirits. We discuss one thing Floridians get right (electric power), and one they get wrong (living on a beach in hurricane country). Batting .500 isn't bad, depending on the outcome. Listen here.

Major League Baseball has changed over the past 10-15 years. Batting average, RBI, Pitcher wins really don't matter. OPS, and wiff rate matter. Good or bad, its a fact. Has the change made the game a better product? Attendance is up. Listen here.

The only son of Frank Sinatra, Jr. was a singer, musician, composer and conductor who took his material from The Great American Songbook. Some thought he simply rode the old man's coat tails. Not True! Sinatra Jr. as hard working and determined as his old man. He ran the show for his father as his health and confidence waned. Listen here for the story of one of the least appreciated singers of the modern era.

The White Mountain Wilderness is difficult to access, so few people go there. I did. Number three son and I explored the wilderness, camped in the wilderness and undertook a climb of 14252 feet. The travel and acclimation process is a challenge in itself. The assent? Listen here.  

These Days | Strong Tower | Pastor Chris Heller James 1:1-8 Join us this Sunday for part one of our fall sermon series, "THESE DAYS", in the book of James. This week, we'll be focusing on chapter 1, verses 1-8.   We believe God has a great work he wants to do in our hearts as we dive into this powerful book that teaches us how to navigate trials with faith, wisdom, and perseverance. As usual, we will be providing an ESV James journal Bible for those who want to take notes and follow along.   We pray that, together, we'll strengthen our trust in God, gain practical insights for daily living, and grow in spiritual maturity through this series. Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!   #renewbible #James #lighthouse #fall #sermon #sunday #onlinechurch

Of all the plants and animals on earth, we humans are the most adaptable. Change forces adaptability. The result of failure is extinction. We are prospering, in spite of poor governments and constant change. Listen here for the details.

Individualism is a bellwether of America. But the fine line between confidence and arrogance has widened exponentially. Politicians, Captains of Industry, even common folk looking for a bit of help are morphing from cutting edge leaders to clueless asses. Strong notes 5 cases where the "do as I say" statement doesn't ring true. Maybe we should care how people see us, at least a little. 

Utopian New Zealand has hit hard times. It's natural beauty is worthless if it's citizens can't pay the bills, so they are emigrating in droves. So is it really always about the money? Kind of...yes. Strong explains.

What designates a bad economy? No food? No home? Your vacation is cut short? Hardship today for many of us first world residents isn't like it was once upon a time. What designates a bad economy? Listen here. 

On July 31 Strong walked away from the day job. The one that earned the money, not the podcast. Call it retired if you like, but the Strongman is moving onto the next adventure. What will it be? How is the podcast affected? Listen here.

Many tell us many things. Some True (Dow Jones up 1% today). Some hyped (our product is the best). Some Lies (most political ads). Strong discusses several items told to us or others that perhaps expected one reaction, but received another. Southwest Air's recent decision to assign seats is one. Relax and listen to the spin doctors smile and lie!

James Strong and Cody Tanner are joined by special guest, Nicholas Praetzel as they discuss some brief Steelers news including the hiring of a new broadcaster Rob King as well as trade rumors with a high caliber wideout. We then have our super show main event and do a fantasy draft from All-Time Steelers players and fight for the title of best team. Let us know who you think won the draft in the comments! Go Steelers!   James's Team: QB: Ben Roethlisberger RB: Franco Harris, Barry Foster WR: Antonio Brown, Lynn Swann TE: Heath Miller LT: Alejandro Villanueva LG: David Decastro C: Dermontti Dawson RG: Gerry Mullins RT: Max Starks DE: Cam Heyward, Stephon Tuitt DT: Casey Hampton OLB: Kevin Greene, Joey Porter MLB: Jack Lambert, Ryan Shazier CB: Rod Woodson, Mel Blount S: Carnell Lake, Ryan Clark   Cody's Team: QB: Terry Bradshaw RB: Le'Veon Bell, Merril Hoge WR: John Stallworth, Louis Lipps TE: Pat Freiermuth LT: Jon Kolb LG: Ramon Foster C: Mike Webster RG: Chris Kemoeatu RT: Larry Brown DE: Aaron Smith, Brett Keisel DT: "Mean" Joe Greene OLB: Jack Ham, Greg Lloyd MLB: James Farrior, Lawrence Timmons CB: Ike Taylor, Dwayne Woodruff S: Donnie Shell, Mike Wagner   Nick's Team: QB: Mike Vick RB: Jerome Bettis, Rocky Bleier WR: Hines Ward, Santonio Holmes TE: Vance Mcdonald LT: Tunch Ilkin LG: Alan Faneca C: Maurkice Pouncey RG: John Nisby RT: Steve Courson DE: L.C. Greenwood, Dwight White DT: Javon Hargrave, Kimo Von Oelhoffen OLB: T.J. Watt, James Harrison MLB: Levon Kirkland CB: Jack Butler, Joe Haden S: Troy Polamalu, Minkah Fitzpatrick  

Strong asks the the pop culture question, "How Long Will We Live". Some scientists say 150 years will be commonplace. Others, not so much. While most will live longer, none will surpass certain boundaries. The oldest person died in 1997. She was 122. No one has surpassed her. It's been nearly thirty years. Have we hit the limit? do we really want to pass it? And some UFO talk as well!  

News of the day, second page. That's been the topic of this show for the past 20+ years, be it on terrestrial radio or via podcast. Strong links these three unrelated topics and melds them into a web of the times, where everyone thinks they have the answers, but many don't have a clue. Intrigued? Enjoy.

We're all getting older, even the youngest among us. After 30, things get tougher. After 60, really tougher. I'm planning another 14,000 foot mountain climb now that my foot has healed. What was wrong? How did I fix it? Surgery? New age medicine? Not quite. Simple, but not easy ways to do more with an older body.  

Infrastructure engineer and Kubernetes ingress-Nginx maintainer James Strong joins host Robert Blumen to discuss the Kubernetes networking layer. The discussion draws on content from Strong's book on the topic and covers a lot of ground, including: the Kubernetes network's use of different IP ranges than the host network; overlay network with its own IP ranges compared to using expanded portions of the host network ranges; adding routes with kernel extension points; programming kernel extension points with IP tables compared to eBPF; how routes are updated as the host network gains or loses nodes, the use of the Linux network namespace to isolate each pod; routing between pods on the same host; routing between pods across the host network; the container-network interface (CNI); the CNI ecosystem; differences between CNIs; choosing a CNI when running on a public cloud service; the Kubernetes service abstraction with a cluster-wide IP address; monitoring and telemetry of the Kubernetes network; and troubleshooting the Kubernetes network. Brought to you by IEEE Software magazine and IEEE Computer Society.

Georgie was invited to Bristol where she sat down with the cast of 'The Outlaws'. She spoke to Jessica Gunning, Gamba Cole and Rhianne Barreto ahead of series three. Georgie also chats to Director James Strong about making the ITV drama 'Mr Bates vs The Post Office'.  You can follow Georgie on Instagram: @screensteruk    

Friday, 5 April 2024   “but declared first to those in Damascus and in Jerusalem, and throughout all the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent, turn to God, and do works befitting repentance. Acts 26:20   More literally, it reads, “but those in Damascus first and Jerusalem, and to all the region of Judea, and the Gentiles – I declared to reconsider and turn to God, practicing works worthy of reconsideration” (CG).   In the previous verse, Paul said to Agrippa that he was not disobedient to the heavenly vision. Having said that, he continues with a list of those he preached to and what his message was, saying, “but those in Damascus first.”   This is just what is recorded in Acts 9 –   “So when he had received food, he was strengthened. Then Saul spent some days with the disciples at Damascus. 20 Immediately he preached the Christ in the synagogues, that He is the Son of God.” Acts 9:19, 20   From there, Paul next says, “and Jerusalem.” This is the next recorded location in Acts 9 that Paul went to after leaving Damascus. That is seen in Acts 9:26 with the words “And when Saul had come to Jerusalem.” From there, Paul next notes, “and to all the region of Judea.”   These words may not be chronological. In Galatians 1, he says –   “Afterward I went into the regions of Syria and Cilicia. 22 And I was unknown by face to the churches of Judea which were in Christ. 23 But they were hearing only, ‘He who formerly persecuted us now preaches the faith which he once tried to destroy.' 24 And they glorified God in me.” Galatians 1:21-24   There are two separate clauses in the words, “(but those in Damascus first and Jerusalem), (and to all the region of Judea, and the Gentiles).” This then alleviates any supposed contradiction with Galatians 1:22 if it is not chronological.   However, as Jerusalem is within the area of Judea, his statement now may be included in Acts 9:28 where it says, “So he was with them at Jerusalem, coming in and going out.” If Paul went around the area outside of Jerusalem, then this would qualify. Or his words could be included in later trips through the area when returning from missionary journeys. Whatever the intent, he next says, “and the Gentiles.”   These words encompass the majority of Paul's time recorded in Acts. It is also the substance of almost all of his epistles. First and foremost, Paul is the apostle to the Gentiles. This is explicitly stated in Romans 11:13, Galatians 2:8, 1 Timothy 2:7, and 2 Timothy 1:11.   Of these locations, Paul next describes what he did when at each, saying, “I declared to reconsider and turn to God.”   The word is metanoeó, usually translated as “repent.” However, the word repent is no longer used in that way by most people. Today, people thing of the word repent as being akin to “turn from sin” or some such thing. That is not at all what the word means. It signifies “to change the mind.” For a single word that carries the meaning, “reconsider” gets the point across.   Paul told those who he addressed, both Jew and Gentile to reconsider, meaning about their thinking concerning God and their relationship with Him. When they have so reconsidered this, meaning coming to Jesus who is God's Messiah and path to salvation, they should then be “practicing works worthy of reconsideration.”   Here, Paul uses the noun form of the verb just used, metanoia. It means “a change of mind.” After reconsidering what one believes about God, he should then demonstrate his reconsideration by doing things that are worthy of what he has reconsidered. Those things are explained by Paul in his epistles.   Paul's explanation to King Agrippa shows that he did exactly as the divine vision had instructed. If the vision was true, then he could not have done anything wrong and worthy of persecution, except by those who would reject the very mandates of God given in the vision. Which is exactly what the Jews did.   Life application: The verb translated as “declared” is in the imperfect tense (meaning it was an ongoing thing), and, unlike many translations, it comes after, not before, the list of those who Paul declared to. As you can see, it is located just prior to the word “reconsider.” This sums up his long and continuous activity of declaring his message.   Paul's use of the word “reconsider” should be evaluated further. What does he mean? Is he saying that a work is involved in his gospel? Based on his consistent message in the epistles, the answer is obviously, “No.”   The word is defined by James Strong as, “change my mind, change the inner man (particularly with reference to acceptance of the will of God), repent.” HELPS Word Studies agrees, saying, “properly, ‘think differently after,' ‘after a change of mind'; to repent (literally, ‘think differently afterwards').”    The idea of this as making some sort of active change in one's life is not at all what this is speaking of. It is a mental assertion that one is out of favor with God and after hearing the message of the gospel, he will change his thinking about the path that he is on.   For a person who has heard of Jesus and rejected Him, it is to change his mind about Him being God's path to salvation. For someone who has never heard of Jesus, his reconsideration is from whatever idea he had about God and a relationship with Him to acceptance of Christ and yielding to His will.   The obvious question is, “How can one yield to His will until after he has been told what His will is?” If His will is for us to have faith, turning to Christ from another belief, then salvation must precede any works. Yielding to His will for salvation requires hearing a salvation message and responding to it. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God.   Paul's statement that man is saved by grace through faith must stand. If this is so then the words “practicing works worthy of reconsideration” are logically placed last in this thought. From there, the next logical question is, “What if he doesn't do works befitting of reconsideration? Does this mean he could then become ‘unsaved?'”   If salvation is a gift and if the sealing of the Holy Spirit is a guarantee, then those things cannot be conditional upon performance. Rather, they are conditional upon knowledge, which comes through proper instruction concerning the gospel.   As for “practicing works worthy of reconsideration,” that can only then be accomplished by 1) knowledge, and 2) willingness to do what is expected. It is unreasonable to assume that anyone who had no discipleship would do what the Bible expects of him. How could he?   Further, every person who has received Christ is on a different level than every other person. This is why we have Bible studies, commentaries, etc. It is to learn doctrine. If we never do this, then we will never mature and do the works that Paul says we need to do, but this logically cannot bear on our salvation. Instead, it must fall into some other category of the workings of God. And it does, Paul explains that in 1 Corinthians 3:9-15 and 2 Corinthians 5:9-11.   Understanding this, if anyone ever tells you that you can't be saved because you haven't done this or that (Sabbath observance, baptism, eating the wrong foods, being circumcised, etc.), tell them to get out of whatever cult they are in. You are saved by grace through faith. Only after that, comes the practicing of deeds worthy of the change in you that took place. Those things are up to you as you work out your own salvation through faith.   Lord God, help us to carefully consider the meanings of words in Your word as they were originally intended to be understood. Over time, the meanings of our words may change, but the intent of the original word does not. So, help us to pay heed as we consider various translations and to discover why there are differences. When we find out which is correct, may we faithfully consider what You are saying from that proper context. Amen.