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The book of Titus 2:11 (NCV) assures us that “God's grace that can save everyone has come.” We humans aren't...

“James, Peter, and John, who seemed to be the leaders, understood that God had given me this special grace, so they accepted Barnabas and me. They agreed that they would go to the Jewish people and that we should go to those who are not Jewish.”Galatians 2:9 NCV

Deze aflevering staat in het teken van wetenschappelijk onderzoek naar coeliakie. Dat in Nederland, maar ook wereldwijd, wordt gedaan.En speciaal hiervoor schuift Lieke Dillen aan, Kennismanager bij de Nederlandse Coeliakie Vereniging.Lieke legt uit hoe de NCV ervoor zorgt dat we jou op de hoogte houden van relevante ontwikkelingen op het gebied van coeliakie en het glutenvrije dieet. Je krijgt een update over ontwikkelingen op het gebied van wetenschappelijk onderzoek, minidarmpjes op een chip, kruisbesmetting in je lichaam en Ancient DNA.Een kleine correctie:Waar we je vertellen over de onderzoeken waar Iris Jonkers en Sebo Withoff mee bezig zijn, hebben we de titels net niet helemaal goed gezegd. Iris Jonkers is adjunct professor én president-elect van de ISSCD. Sebo Withoff is associate professor.Handig om te weten:- Lid of Vriend van de NCV worden? ga naar: https://www.ncv.nl/lid-worden/word-lid- Het artikel: "Oude" genen slaan door bij overlevenden Zwarte dood over Ancient DNA staat in het Glutenvrij Magazine van maart 2024.- De aflevering "Onderzoek naar coeliakie. Iris Jonkers over genetica, minidarmpjes en de toekomst" is terug te vinden in de afspeellijst van de Glutenvrije Podcast, maart 2024.- Het artikel "Kruisbesmetting in je lichaam" is terug te lezen in Glutenvrij Magazine juni 2024.- Alle informatie op een rijtje over glutenafbrekende enzymen: www.glutenvrij.nl/glutenpil - De aflevering "Waarom heb ik coeliakie? Prof. dr. Frits Koning over de nieuwe wetenschappelijke inzichten." van november 2021 is terug te vinden in de afspeellijst van de Glutenvrije Podcast.- Onderzoek naar coeliakie steunen? Kijk op www.mdlfonds.nl/grip-op-coeliakie

The smallest seed is the size of a speck of dust, but what plant does it come from? Discover the unique ways orchids grow from a microscopic seed to a beautiful flowering plant…with a bit of help from another species.Here's our trail map:What Is the Smallest Seed?What Is an Orchid?How Does an Orchid Grow Up?Does an Orchid Have Leaves?How Can We Grow Up Into Christ?Episode Links:Order Eryn's new book, The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Get full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Orchid Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/how-do-orchids-grow/Eryn's wild orchid video on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erynlynumauthor/reel/CupX1cop-eS/Try CTCMath's simple and effective math lessons: https://ctcmath.com/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askListen to the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast: https://podcast.schoolhouserocked.com/Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Then Jesus told another story: ‘The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that a man planted in his field. That seed is the smallest of all seeds, but when it grows, it is one of the largest garden plants. It becomes big enough for the wild birds to come and build nests in its branches.'” Matthew 13:31-32 (NCV)“...I tell you the truth, if your faith is as big as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,' and it will move. All things will be possible for you.” Matthew 17:20 (NCV)​​“Through his power all things were made—things in heaven and on earth, things seen and unseen, all powers, authorities, lords, and rulers. All things were made through Christ and for Christ.” Colossians 1:16 (NCV)“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ…” 2 Peter 3:18 (NCV)“Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.” Colossians 2:7 (NLT)Terms Learned in This Episode:Microscopic: Something so small we cannot see it with only our eyes. We need a microscope to magnify it so we can see it.Orchid: A flowering plant, or a plant that makes flowers. It comes in 28 to 30,000 different varieties, growing in many, many different places around the world including tropical areas, sem-desert, mountainous regions, ocean shores, and the tundra.Mycorrhiza: A group of fungus that grows and works with plant roots.Symbiotic Relationship: When two species have a close relationship, often helping each other, or one helping the other. Symbiotic relationships can benefit both species or only one.Relational: Relational means there is a relationship, connection, or bond between two people, creatures, or things.Photosynthesis: A process controlled

Know when to let go."There's...a right time...to hold on and another to let go." Ecc 3:1, 6 MSGPersistence, determination, commitment, and recognizing the "right time...to hold on" are all commendable qualities, whether it's setting aside time to pray and read every day, eating dinner with your family, finding a better job, or losing weight, etc. But it's equally important to recognize the "right time...to let go" of self-generated urgency and things that are stopping you from living "life in all its fullness" (Jn 10:10 NCV).  The Bible tells us to "lay aside every weight" (Heb 12:1 NKJV). Not sure how to start? One teacher offers this suggestion: "Go to the hardware store and buy a flat patio stone that fits into your briefcase or purse. Then take a marker and write on the stone all the fears and prerequisites that are stopping you from enjoying life. Carry it with you wherever you go…eating, working, watching TV, showering, sleeping. Feel how heavy it is? It's hard to get anything done when your muscles are working overtime carrying all that extra weight. At the end of the second day (if you last that long!), sit down with your stone, review the list, and make a conscious decision to let go of the worries and burdens that are sapping your energy. Then go outside and set the rock down beside your front door. See how much lighter you feel? How much easier it is to get things done? Before you leave home every day, take a second to look at your stone...then turn around and deliberately walk away." That's what it means to "give your burdens to the Lord, and he will take care of you" (Ps 55:22 NLT).Know when to let go "Lay aside every weight."Share This DevotionalSend us a textSupport the showChanging Lives | Building Strong Family | Impacting Our Community For Jesus Christ!

Ook voor deze aflevering is er weer een bijzondere gast achter de microfoon gekropen. Iemand die een gigantische zoektocht heeft afgelegd om er uiteindelijk achter te komen dat ál haar klachten kwamen door de toen nog on-ontdekte coeliakie. Ziekenhuis in, ziekenhuis uit. Ze heeft zoveel meegemaakt, dat ze er een boek over zou kunnen schrijven.En dát heeft ze ook gedaan. Kiki Jaspers, o.a. auteur van het boek  Verloren Sporen, is te gast.Het levensverhaal van Kiki is indrukwekkend en inspirerend. Met haar manier van kijken weet zij iedereen  te raken en uitte nodigen om het leven vanuit een ander perspectief te zien. Een open gesprek waarin Kiki zich zowel kwetsbaar opstelt als krachtig en inspirerend de luisteraars meeneemt in haar verhaal over veerkracht, over anders leren kijken naar onze omstandigheden en over de oneindige mogelijkheden die ontstaan wanneer je ervoor kiest om radicaal je eigen pad te volgen. Want welke omstandigheden je op je levenspad tegenkomt, zijn niet het uitgangspunt voor geluk of ongeluk. Het is de manier waarop je ernaar kijkt. Handig om te weten:- Wil je meer weten over het Boek "Verloren Sporen' : https://www.laatzienwiejijbent.nl/- Lid of vriend van de NCV worden? https://www.ncv.nl/lid-worden/word-lid- Meer info over de NCV glutenvrije dag op 17 mei 2025: https://www.ncv.nl/glutenvrijedag- Ook een diëtist vinden die gespecialiseerd is in het glutenvrij dieet? kijk hier: https://www.ncv.nl/vind-een-dietist- Benieuwd naar de podcast van Kiki die vanaf 6 maart 2025 te luisteren is? Volg je eigen padcast is te vinden op verschillende podcastplatforms. Veel luisterplezier!

Culture is constantly shifting, and it pressures us to go along with it. As the world moves further away from God, we're called to live upstream in a downstream world. This shouldn't surprise us. Jesus warned: “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as clever as snakes and as innocent as doves” (Matthew 10:16, NCV). So, how do we do that? How do we live for God when it isn't easy? The book of Daniel is a playbook for doing this well. It will show us how to live out our faith while serving our culture for God.

Culture is constantly shifting, and it pressures us to go along with it. As the world moves further away from God, we're called to live upstream in a downstream world. This shouldn't surprise us. Jesus warned: “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as clever as snakes and as innocent as doves” (Matthew 10:16, NCV). So, how do we do that? How do we live for God when it isn't easy? The book of Daniel is a playbook for doing this well. It will show us how to live out our faith while serving our culture for God.

Hoe weten we of voedingsmiddelen veilig glutenvrij zijn? Welke controles worden er uitgevoerd? Wat betekenen die codes onder het Crossed Grain keurmerk en wanneer mag een producent dit op de verpakking zetten? In deze aflevering zijn Andrea Wesselius, Account & Licentie manager NCV en Hanneke Veltman, Manager Operations van Schouten Certification te gast. Ze leggen de wondere wereld uit die schuil gaat achter het Crossed Grain keurmerk. Een leuk gesprek over hoe de audits bij de bedrijven gaan die glutenvrij produceren en waar alles aan moet voldoen. Over alle controles die er daarna nog volgen om het keurmerk te mogen blijven gebruiken. Handig om te weten: - De productendatabase waar Andrea over verteld: https://www.glutenvrij.nl/eten-drinken/producten/veilig-glutenvrij/producten-met-crossed-grain-keurmerk - Wil je meer lezen over het Crossed Grain keurmerk? https://www.glutenvrij.nl/eten-drinken/producten/veilig-glutenvrij/wat-is-het-crossed-grain-keurmerk - Wil je meer weten over glutenvrij en de wetgeving? https://www.glutenvrij.nl/eten-drinken/producten/veilig-glutenvrij - Ben je nog geen lid en wil je de voordelen van het NCV lidmaatschap lezen? https://www.ncv.nl/lid-worden/word-lid

“God will praise each one of them” (1 Corinthians 4:5 NCV). What an incredible promise! God will praise each of...

Culture is constantly shifting, and it pressures us to go along with it. As the world moves further away from God, we're called to live upstream in a downstream world. This shouldn't surprise us. Jesus warned: “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as clever as snakes and as innocent as doves” (Matthew 10:16, NCV). So, how do we do that? How do we live for God when it isn't easy? The book of Daniel is a playbook for doing this well. It will show us how to live out our faith while serving our culture for God.

Culture is constantly shifting, and it pressures us to go along with it. As the world moves further away from God, we're called to live upstream in a downstream world. This shouldn't surprise us. Jesus warned: “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as clever as snakes and as innocent as doves” (Matthew 10:16, NCV). So, how do we do that? How do we live for God when it isn't easy? The book of Daniel is a playbook for doing this well. It will show us how to live out our faith while serving our culture for God.

Culture is constantly shifting, and it pressures us to go along with it. As the world moves further away from God, we're called to live upstream in a downstream world. This shouldn't surprise us. Jesus warned: “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as clever as snakes and as innocent as doves” (Matthew 10:16, NCV). So, how do we do that? How do we live for God when it isn't easy? The book of Daniel is a playbook for doing this well. It will show us how to live out our faith while serving our culture for God.

Culture is constantly shifting, and it pressures us to go along with it. As the world moves further away from God, we're called to live upstream in a downstream world. This shouldn't surprise us. Jesus warned: “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as clever as snakes and as innocent as doves” (Matthew 10:16, NCV). So, how do we do that? How do we live for God when it isn't easy? The book of Daniel is a playbook for doing this well. It will show us how to live out our faith while serving our culture for God.

Hoe is het eigenlijk voor de broertjes en zusjes van kinderen met coeliakie? Maken ze zich zorgen? Is er voor hen veel veranderd? Wat betekent het in het dagelijkse gezinsleven als één van de kinderen glutenvrij moet eten? In deze aflevering zijn 3 kinderen aan het woord. Ze hebben zelf geen coeliakie, maar hun broertje of zusje wel. En daarom hebben ze er zelf toch ook iedere dag mee te maken. Jonas (11), Mads (10) en Jesse (8) vertellen open en eerlijk. Over hoe zij het beleven dat hun broertje en zusje coeliakie heeft. Ze vertellen over lekker en níet lekker eten. Over rekening houden met elkaar. Over wat ze eerlijk en niet eerlijk vinden. Over etiketten lezen, kruisbesmetting en heel veel meer. Ze geven tips en tops aan andere broertjes en zusjes en hebben er ook een paar voor ouders. Het is een mooi gesprek om te luisteren. En misschien ook wel om thuis eens te voeren: "Hoe is dat eigenlijk voor jou als je broertje of zusje coeliakie heeft?" Grote dank aan Mads, Jesse en Jonas. Heel dapper en leuk dat jullie dit zo goed onder woorden hebben gebracht! Jullie broertje en zusje met coeliakie boft maar met jullie! Handige info: - Meer info voor ouders: https://www.glutenvrij.nl/glutenvrij-jong/voor-ouders - Ook een spreekbeurt geven? kijk op: https://www.glutenvrij.nl/glutenvrij-jong/6-12-jaar/spreekbeurt - Andere podcast afleveringen voor en door kinderen zijn terug te vinden in de lijst met afleveringen. - Lid worden van de NCV? kijk voor alle voordelen op: https://www.ncv.nl/lid-worden/word-lid - Vriend van de NCV worden kan ook: https://www.ncv.nl/word-vriend-van-de-ncv

Wednesday, December 4th 2024 | Rev. Carlos Jones | “You have to work the Word in order to have a firm and unshakable foundation! When you stand on the Word before the storm comes, you'll blow right through it!” - Rev. Carlos JonesSo what should we say about this? If God is for us, no one can defeat us. Romans 8:31 NCV

Today, our Senior Pastor, Pastor Femi Paul, brought us God's Word in a message he entitled "To Get the Best Out of Life, Be Led!" Drawing from Isaiah 45:3-4a (NCV): "I will give you the wealth that is stored away and the hidden riches so you will know I am the Lord, the God of Israel, who calls you by name. I do these things for my servants, the people of Jacob, and for my chosen people!" Pastor Femi stressed that God's guidance is key to unlocking treasures, wealth, and fulfilling His divine purpose. He further referenced Isaiah 45:2-3 (MSG): "I'll go ahead of you, clearing and paving the road. I'll break down bronze city gates, smash padlocks, kick down barred entrances. I will lead you to buried treasures, secret caches of valuables—confirmations that it is, in fact, I, God, the God of Israel, who calls you by your name!" Pastor Femi reminded the congregation: "Life deals with those who will not learn to be led, but those who learn to be led will be richly and super-abundantly blessed!" #BeLedByGod #TreasuresUnlocked #GloriousDestiny #GodsGuidance #LifeOfAbundance

Eric Rubenstein is the Managing Partner at New Climate Ventures (NCV). NCV launched in October 2021, holistically tackling climate change by investing in innovative early-stage startups that target carbon removal, reduction, and avoidance ecosystems. NCV has invested in companies across climate tech, recycling, alternative materials, food tech, and energy transition, among other emissions-avoiding technologies Before founding NCV, Eric held roles at Citigroup and Louis Dreyfus in their respective commodities and energy trading divisions. In this episode, we discuss: ●     Why New Climate Ventures decided to invest in early-stage start-ups ●     The different areas they look at when deciding what companies to invest in ●     The importance of the founder and leadership of a start-up Key Takeaways: ●     What's Your Life Thesis? Most Venture Capital (VC) firms have a thesis, which means a guiding framework or set of principles that defines the types of investments the firm will make, and outlines the firm's core beliefs. If you were to create a thesis to identify and evaluate where you spend your time and energy, what would it be? Take a moment to write it out, and then check where you are against your thesis. Are there any shifts you want to make with how you spend your time and energy? ●     Taking a Page Out of the VC Playbook: Three of the filters that New Climate Ventures uses when evaluating potential start-ups to invest in are, 1) alignment with their purpose of carbon reduction, 2) potential for strong financial returns, and 3) New Climate Venture's ability to add value to the start-up beyond just money. These same filters work wonders when evaluating your next career move. First, does the work align with your purpose? Second, does it offer significant growth and return for you, both financially and personally? Finally, are there ways you are excited to contribute and show up beyond the job description? Remember, where you spend your career energy is a huge investment in the future you're helping to create. ●     What Stories Are You Amplifying? The stories we focus our attention on grow. They take up time and space as they're passed from one person to another—entering rooms, heads, and hearts. The next time you share a story, consider if it's a story you want to take up more space. Consider shedding light on the things you want more of. Consider making “good-finding” a habit, where you go out of your way to applaud what someone is doing and tell them to keep up the good work. It's amazing the impact positive reinforcement has, not just to the person we're patting on the back, but in our own brains when we use our attention to amplify the things we love. References: Connect with Eric on LinkedIn New Climate Ventures Listen to the Purpose and Profit episode with AIR COMPANY here CarbiCrete Rheom Materials Dimensional Energy Connect & Share: If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading them! If this episode resonated with you, I ask you to send it to a friend. Help bring even more visibility to these leaders that are using business as a force for good! Subscribe to the Purpose and Profit newsletter to make sure you don't miss future episodes. This podcast is for you, the listener. I'd love to hear what resonated with you, or if you have a suggestion on who would be a great guest for this show. Please send me a note at info@KathyVarol.com.

How can a creature live forever...especially one without a brain? Marine biologist Sherri Seligson joins us to explore the incredible lives of jellyfish.Here's our trail map:What Kind Of Creature Is A Jellyfish?How Do Jellies Sting?How Does A Jelly Grow Up?What Is An Immortal Jelly?How Can We Live Forever?Episode Links:Ocean Series Printables: https://erynlynum.com/oceanGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubPre-order Sherri's new book for kids, Wonders of the Ocean Realm: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=9781496486462&tag=tyndalehous06-20Learn more about Sherri Seligson's work: https://www.sherriseligson.com/aboutSherri's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherriseligson/Sherri's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SherriSeligsonAuthorExplore Apologia's curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/Apologia's Swimming Creatures Zoology Curriculum: https://www.apologia.com/shop/zoology-2-advantage-set/Find great Christian books and resources at Christianbook.com: https://www.christianbook.com/Order Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth. The first heaven and the first earth had disappeared, and there was no sea anymore… The One who was sitting on the throne said, ‘Look! I am making everything new!'” Revelation 21:1, 5 (NCV)“...I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me will have life even if they die. And everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.” John 11:25-26 (NCV)“You believe there is one God. Good! But the demons believe that, too, and they tremble with fear.” James 2:19 (NCV)“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,' and if you believe in your heart that God raised Jesus from the dead, you will be saved. We believe with our hearts, and so we are made right with God. And we declare with our mouths that we believe, and so we are saved.” Romans 10:9-10 (NCV)Terms Learned in This Episode:Cnidarian: Animals in the phylum cnidaria including jellies (jellyfish), sea anemones, and corals.Bioluminescence: “Living light” created or carried by some creatures. Often caused by a chemical reaction that God designed into bioluminescent creatures.Plankton: Living organisms (animals or plants) that float or are carried by water currents and cannot swim against the current. Most plankton are tiny. Jellyfish are considered plankton because they cannot swim against the ocean currents.Nematocysts: Stinging cells on a cnidarian animal.Medusa: The adult form of a jellyfish with its “bell top.”Polyp: The juvenile (young) form of a jellyfish adhered to a hard surface, before it “blooms” and becomes an adult medusa.Planula: Tiny baby (larval) form of a jellyfish floating around before it attaches to a hard surface and becomes a polyp.Portuguese Man of War: Another cnidarian animal often mistaken for a jellyfish, but different.Ecosystem: An area where the plants, creatures, and other things in nature like water, rocks, dirt, and sun all help each...

In Matthew Chapter 24, the Gospel writer records JESUS teaching His disciples about the global conditions before His 2nd Coming. There, JESUS tells them (and us), that before His Great Return, “There will be more and more evil in the world…” v12 (NCV). This week's school shooting in Winder, Georgia, is but one example of the growth of “more and more evil in our world”. How are we as followers of JESUS, called to respond to this rapid intensification of evil all around us? GOD inspired the Apostle Paul to write down instructions for how we are to engage this “evil world” in SPIRITUAL WARFARE. In Ephesians chapter 6 Paul writes “Pray in the Spirit at all times…” v18 (NLT2). Our GOD has not abandoned us to this evil, but has equipped us to be strong in this battle. Prayer is our most prominent and powerful weapon in this fight. It empowers every other weapon in our God-given arsenal. Learning to “PRAY IN THE SPIRIT” is critical for us as we “stand against the schemes of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:11). Last week we turned to the incredible book of Revelation to learn from the Apostle John how to “PRAY IN THE SPIRIT”. This week we'll study from that great Chapter 8 of the book of Romans. I'm praying for you watch this message, as we grow together is our capacity to “PRAY IN THE SPIRIT”! Pastor Joe Still

If you want to know how to be a good parent and build a strong family, you don't have to look online or go to a bookstore. In this message series, Pastor Rick explains why the Bible is the greatest book ever written on parenting. Do you endure your kids or do you enjoy them? The Bible says in Ecclesiastes 11:8, People ought to enjoy every day of their lives, no matter how long they live (NCV). Join Pastor Rick as he shows you how to celebrate your kids. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

Do you endure your kids or do you enjoy them? The Bible says in Ecclesiastes 11:8, “People ought to enjoy every day of their lives, no matter how long they live” (NCV). Join Pastor Rick as he shows you how to celebrate your kids.

Proverbs 4:23 NCV says "Be careful what you think because your thoughts run your life." At an intellectual level, we understand the importance of our thinking and the power of our mindset, but at a personal, soul level, we're not so sure. In the middle of the everyday, how does this work? How do your thoughts run your life? And what can you do about it? In this episode we're breaking down two key pieces of truth anchored inside this passage. We were created with the agency, the free will to shape our thinking, and it may be the greatest gift we have. Understanding this gift and our God-given ability to steward our thought life is key to changing our lives, to feeling better and living more fully.    Today's episode is an encore presentation of one of Beyond Happy's most downloaded episodes. It originally aired in early 2021.    In this episode, you'll learn:   • The relationship between what you think, how you feel and what you do • Why your thoughts are so powerful • The essential piece we often leave out when trying to make change in our lives • Why the freedom to co-create your life may be your greatest gift • What it looks like to steward your thoughts   When life feels complicated, when business feels complicated, and you don't know where to begin when it comes to UNcomplicating it, it's time to SIMPLIFY. High-profitability paired with high quality of life is the mission of my business, and it's the focus of my partnership with clients inside SIMPLIFIED.SIMPLIFIED is my high-touch, white-glove coaching and consulting intensive for creatives and coaches, and applications are currently closed. To be the first to know when applications reopen, join the waitlist.

Jesus said, “Father, if you are willing, take away this cup of suffering” (Luke 22:42 NCV). Jesus could have confided...

I pray your celebration of being blessed to live in a nation filled with so many freedoms was filled with joy this Fourth of July. Our national freedom is a remarkable thing to be deeply treasured! So too, is our “Freedom in Christ”! Luke 22 records several discussions Jesus had with His disciples. In verse 35, we read Jesus asking them an interesting question. He told them to think back to the times He sent them out to towns and villages to proclaim the Good News, and He asked them, “Did you lack anything?” to which they replied “No!” The Apostle Paul opens his letter to Christ-followers in Ephesus with these words in Ephesians 1:3 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing…” In Acts 1:8, just before ascending back to Heaven, Jesus tells His followers, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses...” Not only do we have “Freedom in Christ”, but along with that “Freedom”, He gave us “Power” by putting His SPIRIT, the HOLY SPIRIT, in us! While the HOLY SPIRIT plays many roles in our lives, according to JESUS the primary role of the Holy Spirit is to witness to Christ and to equip us, the church, to witness for Christ, so “that in everything HE might have preeminence” (see Colossians 1:18). In fact, when we came to put our trust in JESUS, in that moment we were given, “everything we need to live and to serve God” (2 Peter 1:3 NCV). In this message, we'll explore the great debate surrounding “the Baptism in the HOLY SPIRIT”; growing more confident that we already have all we need in JESUS. Pastor Joe Still

How do spiders make silk, spin webs, and…fly?! Discover amazing arachnid engineers in nature. Here's our trail map:Are Spiders Insects or Bugs?Why Do Spiders Make Silk and Webs?Can Spiders Fly?How Do Spiders Make Silk and Webs?How Can God Use Our Small Gifts to Do Big Amazing Things?Resources Mentioned and used for Research:Explore CTCMath with a FREE weekly trial: https://www.ctcmath.com/Scripture Music by Scripture Lullabies, stream online now: https://scripture-lullabies.com/streamFree Spider Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/nattheo38Access full Episode Activity Guides by joining the Nat Theo Club: https://www.patreon.com/NatTheoClubOrder Eryn's book, Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615Scriptures Referenced in This Episode:“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)“You can't go out against this Philistine and fight him. You're only a boy. Goliath has been a warrior since he was a young man.” 1 Samuel 17:33 (NCV)“But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise, and he chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. He chose what the world thinks is unimportant and what the world looks down on and thinks is nothing in order to destroy what the world thinks is important.” 1 Corinthians 1:27-28 (NCV)“...You come to me using a sword and two spears. But I come to you in the name of the Lord All-Powerful, the God of the armies of Israel! You have spoken against him. Today the Lord will hand you over to me…” 1 Samuel 17:45-46 (NCV)“Do not let anyone treat you as if you are unimportant because you are young. Instead, be an example to the believers with your words, your actions, your love, your faith, and your pure life.” 1 Timothy 4:12 (NLT)Terms Learned in This Episode:Arachnid: Group of creatures including spiders, scorpions, ticks, and mites. Have 8 legs and 2 main body parts.True Bugs: Insects that have a sucking mouth part, like a straw.Entomology: The study of insects.Arachnology: The study of arachnids.Anchor Line: A line of silk a spider creates to help it get around, and often to get down from tall heights.Ballooning: When spiders use the earth's electric field to fly through the sky.Electricity: A form of energy. Electricity is naturally found all around us on earth.Protein: Molecules made up of amino acids. Proteins are important building blocks in our cells, which are like the building blocks of our bodies.Organ: A special part inside a body with an important job to do.Spinnerets: Special organs spiders use to make silk.Find more Bible & Nature resources at Erynlynum.com

If you feel like the load you are carrying is too heavy, then it doesn't come from Jesus. Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest . . . the load I give you to carry is light” (Matthew 11:28, 30 NCV). In this message, Pastor Rick teaches how to find rest and balance in Jesus.

If your life is out of balance, it could be because you're out of God's will. Join Pastor Rick as he explains in these messages how to apply biblical principles that will bring balance to your life. If you feel like the load you are carrying is too heavy, then it doesn't come from Jesus. Jesus said, Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest . . . the load I give you to carry is light (Matthew 11:28, 30 NCV). In this message, Pastor Rick teaches how to find rest and balance in Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29

This is part 17 of the Read the Bible For Yourself. After reviewing the resources you can use to learn Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek, we delve into the sources that translators use for their work. Next, we'll look at translation philosophies, including formal and dynamic equivalence. Lastly we'll cover the controversial issues of gender accuracy and translation bias. Over all, this episode should give you a nice introduction to a deep answer for what translations you should use and why. Listen to this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsxuNfkTt-U&list=PLN9jFDsS3QV2TrdUEDtAipF3jy4qYspM_&index=18 —— Links —— See other episodes in Read the Bible For Yourself Other classes are available here, including How We Got the Bible, which explores the manuscript transmission and translation of the Bible Get the transcript of this episode Support Restitutio by donating here Join our Restitutio Facebook Group and follow Sean Finnegan on Twitter @RestitutioSF Leave a voice message via SpeakPipe with questions or comments and we may play them out on the air Intro music: Good Vibes by MBB Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Free Download / Stream: Music promoted by Audio Library. Who is Sean Finnegan?  Read his bio here —— Notes —— 17 How to Choose a Bible Translation Translation basics Fee & Stuart: “Your Bible, whatever translation you use, which is your beginning point, is in fact the end result of much scholarly work. Translators are regularly called upon to make choices regarding meanings, and their choices are going to affect how you”[1] “Every translation is a commentary” -Lee Brice The Bible is in three languages. Hebrew: Old Testament except the Aramaic part Nearly 99% of the OT (22,945 of 23,213 verses) Aramaic: half of Daniel and two passages in Ezra Daniel 2.4b-7.28; Ezra 4.8-6.18; 7.12-26 About 1% of the OT (268 of 23,213 verses) Greek: New Testament (all 7,968 verses) How to begin learning Hebrew or Greek Immersion program in Israel or Greece Whole Word Institute offers a 9-month program. In-person college class (usually 2 semesters) Local colleges, RTS offers an 8-week summer program. In-person classes at a Jewish synagogue or Greek church or community center Online program with live instructor Biblical Language Center, Liberty University, etc. Digital program with pre-recordings Aleph with Beth (YouTube), Bill Mounce's DVD course, etc. How to improve your existing knowledge of Hebrew or Greek Reading group in-person or online Read a portion each week together. Daily dose of Hebrew/Greek/Aramaic Daily YouTube videos of one verse each (email list) Read every day. Read the Bible; read devotionals; read comic books (Glossa House produces great resources) Watch modern Hebrew and Greek shows. Izzy is like Netflix for Israel/Hebrew Greece has lots of channels streaming online. Translation process (1 Timothy 2:5 example) Greek New Testament (NA28)Εἷς γὰρ θεός, εἷς καὶ μεσίτης θεοῦ καὶ ἀνθρώπων, ἄνθρωπος Χριστὸς Ἰησοῦς Literal translationOne for god, one and mediator of god and men,man Christ Jesus Finished translationFor (there is) one God, and (there is) one mediator between God and mankind, (the) man Christ Jesus. New Testament critical editions Nestle Aland 28th Edition (NA28) based on the Editio Critica Maior (ECM), which employs the coherence based genealogical method (CBGM) Tyndale House Greek New Testament (THGNT) prioritizes trusted physical manuscripts over the CBGM. Old Testament critical editions Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (BHS) and the partially completed Biblia Hebraica Quinta (BHQ) print the Leningrad Codex in the main text, but include alternative readings in the footnotes. Hebrew Bible Critical Edition (HBCE) by Ronald Mendel is a project of the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) to develop a critical edition. Resources to see decisions about alternative readings NET Bible (accessible here) New Testament Text and Commentary by Philip Comfort A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament by Bruce Metzger Formal equivalence translation philosophy Fee & Strauss: “If the Greek or Hebrew text uses an infinitive, the English translation will use an infinitive. When the Greek or Hebrew has a prepositional phrase, so will the English…The goal of this translational theory is formal correspondence as much as possible.”[2] Ron Rhodes: “Formal equivalence translations can also be trusted not to mix too much commentary in with the text derived from the original Hebrew and Greek manuscripts. To clarify, while all translation entails some interpretation, formal equivalence translations keep to a minimum in intermingling interpretive additives into the text.  As one scholar put it, ‘An essentially literal translation operates on the premise that a translator is a steward of what someone else has written, not an editor and exegete who needs to explain or correct what someone else has written.'”[3] Dynamic equivalence translation philosophy Ron Rhodes: “Dynamic equivalence translations generally use shorter words, shorter sentences, and shorter paragraphs. They use easy vocabulary and use simple substitutes for theological and cultural terminology.  They often convert culturally dependent figures of speech into easy, direct statements.  They seek to avoid ambiguity as well as biblical jargon in favor of a natural English style. Translators concentrate on transferring meaning rather than mere words from one language to another.”[4] Formal vs. dynamic comparison Formal Equivalence Dynamic Equivalence Formal Correspondence Functional Equivalence Word for Word Thought for Thought Literal Readable Transparent to Originals Replicates Experience Transfer Interpretation Interpretation Built In Accurate Easy to Understand Formal equivalence Bibles ESV: English Standard Version NASB: New American Standard Bible LSB: Legacy Standard Bible NRSV: New Revised Standard Version HCSB: Holman Christian Standard Bible Gender Accuracy[5] “Man” used to mean “men and women” “Men” used to mean “men and women” “he” used to mean “he or she” Translations are changing with the changes in the English language so that female readers recognize the relevance of scripture to them See Eph 4:28; Mat 11:15; etc. Combatting bias To combat bias, look at translations from different thought camps. Evangelical: NIV, NLT, ESV, NASB, NET, CSB, HCSB, LEB MSG, Passion, Amplified, LSB, CEV, TEV/GNT, NCV, NIrV Jewish: JPS, KJB, Stone, Robert Altar, Shocken Catholic: NABRE, NAB, RNJB, NJB, JB, Douay-Rheims Mainline: NRSV, NEB, RSV, ASV, KJV Unitarian: REV, NWT, Diaglott, KGV, Buzzard, NEV Review If you can, learn the biblical languages so you can read the actual words of scripture rather than depending on a translation. Translations of the New Testament depend on the Greek critical text known as the Nestle Aland 28th edition (NA28). Translations of the Old Testament depend on the Leningrad Codex, which is printed in the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (BHS) and the partially complete Biblia Hebraica Quinta (BHQ). In addition, translators of the Old Testament are expected to look through the footnotes and commentary in these resources to judge readings from other sources. Over generations, textual critics have developed strategies and computer tools to more closely approximate the original text. As a result, newer critical texts contain reconstructions of an older stage of the text. Translation is the art of rendering a source text into a receptor language accurately. Formal equivalence translations focus on transparency to the source text and a minimum of added interpretation. Dynamic equivalence translations focus on readability in the receptor language. They seek clarity over ambiguity. Formal equivalence translations are safer, because they leave it up to the reader to figure out what a text means. However, they can contain awkward English and be difficult to read. Gender accuracy refers to the translation practice of including the feminine when a hypothetical singular masculine pronoun can refer to either sex or when masculine plurals include both genders. Bias is intrinsic to translation, especially with reference to doctrines that are widely held by committee members. The best way to expose and combat bias is to check translations from different thought camps. Although evangelical translations are better known, checking Jewish, mainline, Catholic, and unitarian translations provides a helpful corrective. [1] Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2014), 23. [2] Gordon Fee and Mark Strauss, How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007), p. 26. [3] Ron Rhodes, The Complete Guide to Bible Translations (Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2009), p. 30.  Quotation from Leland Ryken, Choosing a Bible (Wheaton: Crossway, 2005), p. 27. [4] Ron Rhodes, The Complete Guide to Bible Translations (Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2009), pp. 32-33. [5] For a much deeper dive into this interesting topic, see session 15 from How We Got the Bible: Gender in Bible Translation, available on lhim.org or on YouTube.

How should you view your baptism, and the baptism of others? Rest assured there is one uniting baptism, and we have come through the flood together. Let us act like it.The sermon today is titled "In This Together." It is the final installment in our series "Washed Anew: The Power & Promise of Baptism." The Scripture reading is from Ephesians 4:1-6 & 1 Peter 3:20-21 (NCV) . Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Sunday, May 5, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Joyful Response.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Sources of Inspiration for the Lesson Used in Today's Podcast:At the beginning, the church watched this video of an eager child baptizing himself.Peter Leithart, Baptism: A Guide From Life To Death (Lexham Press).Everett Ferguson, Baptism in the Early Church.Rick Atchley, “What Is The Big Deal About Baptism? (Part 2)”G. R. Beasley-Murray, Baptism in the New Testament (1962)David Wenham, “Paradigms and Possibilities in the Study of John's Gospel,” Challenging Perspectives on the Gospel of John, ed. John Lierman, Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament 2, Reihe 219 (Tubingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2006), pp. 8-9.Francis Chan, “Is Baptism Required To be Saved?” Sermon.World Council of Churches. “Baptism, Eucharist, and Ministry.” (1982)James A. Harding, “What a Brother Editor Thinks, With Some Comments Thereon,” The Way 2 (July 1900): p. 98I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Do you tend to be Mary or Martha? “Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village. And a woman named Martha welcomed him into her house. And she had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with much serving. And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:38-42 Mary lived a Christ centered life by worshipping Jesus. 1. Be still: Martha was moving...Mary was still. 2. Be Close... Martha was Jesus adjacent...Mary was Jesus present. 3. Be Humble: Martha bowed up...Mary bowed down. 4. Be Receptive: Martha was doing and demanding...Mary was listening and receiving. 5. Be Teachable: Martha was troubled...Mary was teachable. This is the Christ centered life - A life in which Jesus is the One Thing Necessary. - “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.” Matthew 6:19 - “The world and everything that people want in it are passing away, but the person who does what God wants lives forever.” 1 John 2:17 (NCV). - “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.” John 10:28.

Why should you be baptized? Because of the depth and the riches of blessings associated with it, experiencing your wedding ceremony to Christ, as taught by the Apostle Paul.The sermon today is titled "Jump In The Deep End." It is the second installment in our series "Washed Anew: The Power & Promise of Baptism." The Scripture reading is from Romans 6:1-8 (NCV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Sunday, April 21, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Joyful Response.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Sources of Inspiration for the Lesson Used in Today's Podcast:Peter Leithart, Baptism: A Guide From Life To Death (Lexham Press).Everett Ferguson, Baptism in the Early Church.Rick Atchley, “What Is The Big Deal About Baptism? (Part 2)”G. R. Beasley-Murray, Baptism in the New Testament (1962)N. T. Wright, “Baptism” (Asbury chapel video)David Wenham, “Paradigms and Possibilities” in Challenging Perspectives on the Gospel of John (Mohr Siebeck)LaGard Smith, Baptism: The Believer's Wedding Ceremony.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide and even kids notes on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Verses referenced:Proverbs 4:23, GNB1 Kings 19:3-4, 10 NLT2 Corinthians 11:2-3, NIV84Genesis 3:1-6, NLTMatthew 4:1, NLTHebrews 4:15, NCVColossians 3:5,8, NLT2 Corinthians 10:5, NIV84

Throughout history those who care about helping people change have echoed the advice given in Proverbs 4:23 (NCV): “Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.” But how do we get control of something as wild as our thought life? The post You Are What You Think first appeared on White Pine Community Church.

Verses referenced:Proverbs 4:23, GNB1 Kings 19:3-4, 10 NLT2 Corinthians 11:2-3, NIV84Genesis 3:1-6, NLTMatthew 4:1, NLTHebrews 4:15, NCVColossians 3:5,8, NLT2 Corinthians 10:5, NIV84

17 How to Choose a Bible Translation – Notes Download Translation basics Fee & Stuart: “Your Bible, whatever translation you use, which is your beginning point, is in fact the end result of much scholarly work. Translators are regularly called upon to make choices regarding meanings, and their choices are going to affect how you”[[Gordon D. Fee and Douglas Stuart, How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2014), 23.]] “Every translation is a commentary” -Lee Brice The Bible is in three languages. Hebrew: Old Testament except the Aramaic part Nearly 99% of the OT (22,945 of 23,213 verses) Aramaic: half of Daniel and two passages in Ezra Daniel 2.4b-7.28; Ezra 4.8-6.18; 7.12-26 About 1% of the OT (268 of 23,213 verses) Greek: New Testament (all 7,968 verses) How to begin learning Hebrew or Greek Immersion program in Israel or Greece Whole Word Institute offers a 9-month program. In-person college class (usually 2 semesters) Local colleges, RTS offers an 8-week summer program. In-person classes at a Jewish synagogue or Greek church or community center Online program with live instructor Biblical Language Center, Liberty University, etc. Digital program with pre-recordings Aleph with Beth (YouTube), Bill Mounce's DVD course, etc. How to improve your existing knowledge of Hebrew or Greek Reading group in-person or online Read a portion each week together. Daily dose of Hebrew/Greek/Aramaic Daily YouTube videos of one verse each (email list) Read every day. Read the Bible; read devotionals; read comic books (Glossa House produces great resources) Watch modern Hebrew and Greek shows. Izzy is like Netflix for Israel/Hebrew Greece has lots of channels streaming online. Translation process (1 Timothy 2:5 example) Greek New Testament (NA28) Εἷς γὰρ θεός, εἷς καὶ μεσίτης θεοῦ καὶ ἀνθρώπων, ἄνθρωπος Χριστὸς Ἰησοῦς Literal translation One for god, one and mediator of god and men, man Christ Jesus Finished translation For (there is) one God, and (there is) one mediator between God and mankind, (the) man Christ Jesus. New Testament critical editions Nestle Aland 28th Edition (NA28) based on the Editio Critica Maior (ECM), which employs the coherence based genealogical method (CBGM) Tyndale House Greek New Testament (THGNT) prioritizes trusted physical manuscripts over the CBGM. Old Testament critical editions Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (BHS) and the partially completed Biblia Hebraica Quinta (BHQ) print the Leningrad Codex in the main text, but include alternative readings in the footnotes. Hebrew Bible Critical Edition (HBCE) by Ronald Mendel is a project of the Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) to develop a critical edition. Resources to see decisions about alternative readings NET Bible (accessible at org) New Testament Text and Commentary by Philip Comfort A Textual Commentary on the Greek New Testament by Bruce Metzger Formal equivalence translation philosophy Fee & Strauss: “If the Greek or Hebrew text uses an infinitive, the English translation will use an infinitive. When the Greek or Hebrew has a prepositional phrase, so will the English…The goal of this translational theory is formal correspondence as much as possible.”[[Gordon Fee and Mark Strauss, How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007), p. 26.]] Ron Rhodes: “Formal equivalence translations can also be trusted not to mix too much commentary in with the text derived from the original Hebrew and Greek manuscripts. To clarify, while all translation entails some interpretation, formal equivalence translations keep to a minimum in intermingling interpretive additives into the text.  As one scholar put it, ‘An essentially literal translation operates on the premise that a translator is a steward of what someone else has written, not an editor and exegete who needs to explain or correct what someone else has written.'”[[Ron Rhodes, The Complete Guide to Bible Translations (Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2009), p. 30.  Quotation from Leland Ryken, Choosing a Bible (Wheaton: Crossway, 2005), p. 27.]] Dynamic equivalence translation philosophy Ron Rhodes: “Dynamic equivalence translations generally use shorter words, shorter sentences, and shorter paragraphs. They use easy vocabulary and use simple substitutes for theological and cultural terminology.  They often convert culturally dependent figures of speech into easy, direct statements.  They seek to avoid ambiguity as well as biblical jargon in favor of a natural English style. Translators concentrate on transferring meaning rather than mere words from one language to another.”[[Ron Rhodes, The Complete Guide to Bible Translations (Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers, 2009), pp. 32-33.]] Formal vs. dynamic comparison Formal Equivalence Dynamic Equivalence Formal Correspondence Functional Equivalence Word for Word Thought for Thought Literal Readable Transparent to Originals Replicates Experience Transfer Interpretation Interpretation Built In Accurate Easy to Understand Formal equivalence Bibles ESV: English Standard Version NASB: New American Standard Bible LSB: Legacy Standard Bible NRSV: New Revised Standard Version HCSB: Holman Christian Standard Bible Gender Accuracy[[For a much deeper dive into this interesting topic, see session 15 from How We Got the Bible: Gender in Bible Translation, available on lhim.org or on YouTube.]] “Man” used to mean “men and women” “Men” used to mean “men and women” “he” used to mean “he or she” Translations are changing with the changes in the English language so that female readers recognize the relevance of scripture to them See Eph 4:28; Mat 11:15; etc. Combatting bias To combat bias, look at translations from different thought camps. Evangelical: NIV, NLT, ESV, NASB, NET, CSB, HCSB, LEB MSG, Passion, Amplified, LSB, CEV, TEV/GNT, NCV, NIrV Jewish: JPS, KJB, Stone, Robert Altar, Shocken Catholic: NABRE, NAB, RNJB, NJB, JB, Douay-Rheims Mainline: NRSV, NEB, NKJ, RSV, ASV, KJV Unitarian: REV, NWT, Diaglott, KGV, Buzzard, NEV Review If you can, learn the biblical languages so you can read the actual words of scripture rather than depending on a translation. Translations of the New Testament depend on the Greek critical text known as the Nestle Aland 28th edition (NA28). Translations of the Old Testament depend on the Leningrad Codex, which is printed in the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (BHS) and the partially complete Biblia Hebraica Quinta (BHQ). In addition, translators of the Old Testament are expected to look through the footnotes and commentary in these resources to judge readings from other sources. Over generations, textual critics have developed strategies and computer tools to more closely approximate the original text. As a result, newer critical texts contain reconstructions of an older stage of the text. Translation is the art of rendering a source text into a receptor language accurately. Formal equivalence translations focus on transparency to the source text and a minimum of added interpretation. Dynamic equivalence translations focus on readability in the receptor language. They seek clarity over ambiguity. Formal equivalence translations are safer, because they leave it up to the reader to figure out what a text means. However, they can contain awkward English and be difficult to read. Gender accuracy refers to the translation practice of including the feminine when a hypothetical singular masculine pronoun can refer to either sex or when masculine plurals include both genders. Bias is intrinsic to translation, especially with reference to doctrines that are widely held by committee members. The best way to expose and combat bias is to check translations from different thought camps. Although evangelical translations are better known, checking Jewish, mainline, Catholic, and unitarian translations provides a helpful corrective. The post 17: How to Choose a Bible Translation first appeared on Living Hope.

Negative thoughts about ourselves can be debilitating and discouraging. Left unchecked, they can completely take over our minds and stop us from seeing ourselves and our lives from God's perspective. God loves the deepest parts of who we are, and his purpose for us is greater than any flaw we may feel that we have. Listen to these verses of the Bible to combat self-criticism with God's love and truth. Show Notes Isaiah 55:8-9 ERV Ephesians 2:10 NLT 1 John 3:19-21 Voice 1 John 3:18-20 MSG Psalm 139:13-14,16 NIV 1 Samuel 16:7 NLT Hebrews 3:12-13 CEV Philippians 4:8 CEV 2 Corinthians 12:8-10 NLT Judges 6:15-16 NLT Jeremiah 1:5-8 NLT Psalm 139:17-18 NLT Zephaniah 3:17 NLT Romans 8:1-2 BSB Isaiah 43:1 NLT 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 NCV

We're back for another week of sharing knowledge about real estate investing! Josh Kristoff will kick off this week with his expertise in the hospitality space, vacation rental property management, the long-term benefits of short-term rentals, and building partnerships. Learn more from this episode and stay on supporting the show!Key Points & Relevant TopicsJosh's background in the US Navy and the start of his investing journeyWhat it's like to structure a business partnership with someone you knowRaising capital in a syndication deal for the first timeWays to manage and market a short-term rental and hospitality business The evolution of property management companies in the short-term rental spaceThe freedom and flexibility real estate investing can provideResources & LinksAirDNAVrboApartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive InvestorAbout Josh KristoffJosh graduated from the United States Naval Academy (Beat Army!) with a BS in Quantitative Economics. He spent 7 years in the US Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer. Josh transitioned from the Navy and ran operations and business development for a manufacturing company in his hometown of Syracuse, NY. It was two years of record growth there before Josh and wife Kassandra knew they wanted to join the digital revolution and went straight to the heart of it all in San Francisco where they first met best friends and current Nomad Capital Ventures business partners, Jered & Carly DaCosta, and family. Josh's first tech job was at early-stage HomeSuite, think Airbnb for monthly furnished rentals (before Airbnb started doing it) – he ran all things automation on the supply side. His love for building automation tools saw him on to Cisco Meraki, a growth business unit powering Cisco's current strategy. He built a team of technical program managers and drove several strategic data projects across the organization. Concurrent with his time at Meraki, Josh earned his MBA from The Wharton School as a double major in Business Analytics and Joint Marketing and Operations Management. In 2020, the pandemic enabled remote work and Josh & Kass knew they would go straight to the Beaches of Jax, FL – originally their first Navy duty station and where they got engaged, now a new homebase for them and their four kids. They executed in rapid succession four deals, two syndicated, and bid farewell to their W-2's to fully focus on their business and family. As of 2023, NCV collectively has $60MM under management and their hospitality brand, Nomad Hospitality, has almost 100 listings. Josh loves the Jax communities and every aspect of their businesses, from underwriting deals, working with investors, overseeing renovations, implementing software systems, and of course delivering 5-star experiences. Get in Touch with JoshWebsite: https://www.nomadcapitalventures.com/ Property Management Website: https://www.nomadhospitality.co/Realty Website: https://www.nomadjax.com/ LinkedIn: Josh KristoffTo Connect With UsPlease visit our website www.bonavestcapital.com and click here to leave a rating and written review!

“I loved you as the Father loved me. Now remain in my love. I have obeyed my Father's commands, and I remain in his love. In the same way, if you obey my commands, you will remain in my love. I have told you these things so that you can have the same joy I have and so that your joy will be the fullest possible joy. This is my command: love each other as I have loved you. The greatest love a person can show is to die for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you.” – John 15:9-14 NCV

“I am the true vine, remain in me, and I will remain in you.” – John 15:1, 4 NCV

”Jesus went everywhere in Galilee, teaching in the synagogues, preaching the Good News about the kingdom of heaven, and healing all the people's diseases and sicknesses.“ (Matthew 4:23 NCV)

There is a common phrase in the new testament: "but now." If there is a "now," there was a "then." There is a before Jesus (then), and there is after Jesus (now). So, this Christmas, we are going to look at some of things that changed from then to now when Jesus came. Today, Pastor Jamie Nunnally shares how Christmas brought clarity.Hebrews 1:1-2 NCV "In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets many times and in many different ways. But now in these last days God has spoken to us through his Son..." One of the reasons Jesus was born, was to provide clarity to humanity regarding who God is.Jesus is God. But every time He made this claim, the Jews got really mad.John 10:30-33 NLTHow does Christmas bring clarity?1) Jesus shows us what God is like.John 14:8-9Jesus is the most recent and most accurate representation of who God is. 2) Jesus revealed the Father's will.John 6:38God's perfect will was perfectly expressed through God's perfect Son.If you want to know what God desires, look at what Jesus did. 3) Jesus revealed the Father's heart.You can't fully comprehend what someone has done until you understand why they did it.Matthew 9:35-36 "... When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd."John 3:17 "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him."Psalm 103:7 "He made known His ways to Moses, His acts to the children of Israel."Acts 10:38 – "God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with Him."We won't understand the Father's will until we understand the Father's heart - and Jesus shows us the Father's heart. 4) Jesus provided access to the Father.a. Jesus is our gate.John 14:6 "Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." b. Jesus is our guide.Luke 16:16 "Until John the Baptist, the law of Moses and the messages of the prophets were your guides. But now the Good News of the Kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is eager to get in." 5. Jesus fulfilled the job description of the Messiah.In Luke 4:16-21, Jesus read the messiah's job description from Isaiah 61:1-2.Jesus stops short of "and the day of vengeance of our God." Why? Because we are now in a window of grace to respond to Jesus. Are you looking to Jesus for clarity about who God is?

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