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NKJV, NIV, ESV, NLT, The Message... There are so many translations of the Bible! Which one is the best? Check out this Bible Translations blog post for and explanation – and a helpful chart – on the differences

They thought John the Baptist was the long-awaited Messiah. He was freely baptizing people and proclaiming repentance to all who passed. Jewish leaders continued to question John about his identity, “Who are you? Give us an answer to take back to those who sent us. What do you say about yourself?” (John 1:22) It would have been easy for John the Baptist to claim the title, but he knew who he was – and who he was not.

Early each morning as I open my kitchen cabinet, I pause as memories begin to emerge through the mugs before me. Words of encouragement, glimpses of vacations past, inspiring Scripture verses, and reminders of deep friendships speak to my heart. This simple morning ritual sets the tone for my day as I deliberate on the chosen cup.

Peter walked on water – at least for a moment, that is. Everything seemed to be going miraculously right. As his feet touched the sea it was as if it had immediately turned to land as he glided on top of it. But then he went down – fast. So, what happened as Peter beelined toward Jesus? In this verse we discover the answer.

When I read this passage, the first part jumps out, “Peter got down out of the boat.” What if he stayed in the boat?

It was an epic trip across the pond to get a glimpse of my daughter's life overseas – and that I did!

The monkeys were flying at our Chicken Soup for the Soul: Me and My Dog Oz- themed book signing party on Friday, March 15 ...

To keep me anchored and on track in the new year, I have chosen a focus word for 2024. What's your word?

I almost didn’t go. Why would I? To be honest, besides Facebook updates, there are only a handful of high school friends still in my life...