Recent content by Deacon

It's still done occasionally in the American tongue, Example: "I live about an hour away from Philly." In our modern tongue it's not the letter but the sound that determines when to use an "an" or an "a" before a word. ~~~~~~~ I would have picked a whole different 10 verses. Rob

Well, times are tough. Chemo isn't working anymore, the cancer's spread even during treatment. ...making the most the days... Rob

Just last week a woman asked me what Bible I'd recommend. I told her the one she understood the best, the one you regularly read. And also added that memorizing passages from the KJV was easier than memorizing from modern versions. Rob

If Al was deity, shouldn’t they use his proper name, Alan? An early sci fi classic was called Colossus (a trilogy). A story of government computer chaos gone wild. Rob

Our understanding of Biblical Hebrew has advanced since the KJV was introduced. The author of the article called these verses "Problem Passages" They're not necessarily mistranslations, (I have my own list of those), but mis-communication - not entirely conveying the meaning to today's...

Welcome, Otto, What brings you here to the Baptist Board? Rob

John 3:36 (ESV) Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him.

The church I attend has a pre-school building and a fair number of home schoolers that use the church's library I try and encourage the kids by buying books I think they may read. I've noticed that the girls are avid readers. They like "princess" books! The Mandie Collection of books is...

Update: Kylie has been going through chemotherapy for about one week out of three. She’s doing okay. Blood levels have lowered so transfusions are not uncommon. She’s a tough kid. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia started a new trail for the rare cancer Kylie has. Kylie and her parents will...

My church is in Lancaster County, PA, known for its many Amish and Mennonite communities. A well know tourist spot is Sight and Sound Theaters They give multi-sensory performances based upon biblical events. Thousands upon thousand attend each year. Some of the same complaints are given about...

Bro. Curtis, can you give any documentation regarding the change of design? Official Flight 93 National Memorial Announcement Rob

"There's a growing outcry that one element of the newly chosen Flight 93 National Memorial represents Islam and is a slap in the face to the passengers and crew members who died on the hijacked plane four years ago." Says the Rev. Ron McRae, Somerset County "Anabaptist" evangelist -- "It's a...

According to atheistic activists, taking the phrase “under God” out of the pledge makes it more inclusive for the wide ranging beliefs of the people in our country. Atheists and polytheists (Hindus) could recite the pledge without a problem. HOWEVER, what are they going to do with the...

Were I attend church we have the chance to participate in a food co-op program and can purchase food items of almost any type for about 10 cents on the dollar. During the last year the church here was recognized as one of the top two providers to the needy in our area. Members (then attenders...