Scripture Passage for the Day

And I will give them a new nature and put a new spirit into them, I will remove their hard nature and give them a nature that can be touched, that they may live by my laws and observe and obey my orders; so they shall be my own people, and I will be their God.

Ezek. 11:19-20 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

I will give them one heart and put a new spirit in them; I will take away the stony heart out of their flesh and give them a heart of flesh; so that they may follow My statutes and keep My ordinances and obey them; then they shall be My people, and I will be their God.

Ezek. 11:19-20 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

I shall give them singleness of heart and put a new spirit in them; I shall remove the heart of stone from their bodies and give them a heart of flesh, so that they will conform to my statutes and keep my laws. They will be my people, and I shall be their God.

Ezek. 11:19-20 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

I will give them one heart, and put a new spirit within them; I will remove the heart of stone from their flesh and give them a heart of flesh, so that they may follow my statutes and keep my ordinances and obey them. Then they shall be my people, and I will be their God.

Ezek. 11:19-20 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh. Then they will follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws. They will be my people, and I will be their God.

Ezek. 11:19-20 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

I will draw near to you for judgment; I will be a prompt witness against sorcerers and adulterers and perjurers, against those who defraud widows and orphans and labourers of their wages, against those who wrong a foreigner, having no fear of me, the Lord of hosts declares.

Mal. 3:5 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

I will draw near to you for judgment; I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against the false swearers and against those who oppress the wage earner in his wages, the widow and the orphan, and those who turn aside the foreigner, and do not revere Me, says the LORD of hosts.

Mal. 3:5 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

I shall appear before you in court, quick to testify against sorcerers, adulterers, and perjurers, against those who cheat the hired labourer of his wages, who wrong the widow and the fatherless, who thrust the alien aside and do not fear me, says the LORD of Hosts.

Mal. 3:5 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

Then I will draw near to you for judgment; I will be swift to bear witness against the sorcerers, against the adulterers, against those who swear falsely, against those who oppress the hired workers in their wages, the widow and the orphan, against those who thrust aside the alien, and do not fear me, says the Lord of hosts.

Mal. 3:5 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

“So I will come near to you for judgment. I will be quick to testify against sorcerers, adulterers and perjurers, against those who defraud laborers of their wages, who oppress the widows and the fatherless, and deprive aliens of justice, but do not fear me,” says the LORD Almighty.

Mal. 3:5 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

But the Eternal is within his sacred temple;
hush, all men, he is here!

Hab. 2:20 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

The LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before Him.

Hab. 2:20 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

The LORD is in his holy temple;
let all the earth be silent in his presence.

Hab. 2:20 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

But the Lord is in his holy temple;
let all the earth keep silence before him!

Hab 2:20 New Revised Standard Version

Fun Photo Idea

Here's an idea I've been playing with. I was tempted to enter it in a contest at PanosFX.com, but couldn't since the contest required use of an out of bounds (oob) action and I did this manually. I think the idea is OK, though the execution could stand some refinement.

Scripture Passage for the Day

But the LORD is in his holy temple;
let all the earth be silent before him.

Hab. 2:20 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

For I am the Eternal, I love justice,
iniquitous harrying I hate;

Is. 61:8a Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

For I the LORD love justice; I hate unjust plundering.

Is. 61:8a Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

For I the LORD love justice
and hate robbery and crime;

Is. 61:8a Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

For I the Lord love justice,
I hate robbery and wrongdoing;

Is 61:8a New Revised Standard Version

A Message for Our Leaders

Please join me in reminding our government leaders to consider this scripture passage as they make decisions.

“So I will come near to you for judgment. I will be quick to testify against sorcerers, adulterers and perjurers, against those who defraud laborers of their wages, who oppress the widows and the fatherless, and deprive aliens of justice, but do not fear me,” says the LORD Almighty.

Malachi 3:5 New International Version

You can find senators' e-mail addresses at:

Senators of the 112th Congress

Other leaders can also be found at dot gov sites (If in doubt, Google it -- or Bing it.)

Cheap iPads

Here's a great deal I discovered on the Notes from underground blog. Thanks to Steve Hayes for posting this.

Cheap iPads

Give it a look.

Scripture Passage for the Day

For I, the LORD, love justice;
I hate robbery and iniquity.

Is 61:8a New International Version

A Bit of Nostalgia -- Old Japanese Music from Hawaii

Scripture Passage for the Day

There is a God able to save us, the God whom we serve, able to save us from the burning furnace and from you power, O king. But even if he does not, understand this, O king, we will not serve your gods, and we will not bow down before the golden image which you have erected."

Dan. 3:17-18 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

"for the God whom we serve is able to save us from the fire of the furnace and He will deliver us out of your hand, O king. But, whether He does or not, be it known to you, O king, we will not serve your gods, or worship the image which you have set up."

Dan. 3:17-18 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

"If there is a god who is able to save us from the blazing furnace, it is our God whom we serve; he will deliver us from your majesty's power. But if not, be it known to your majesty that we shall neither serve your gods nor worship the gold image you have set up."

Dan. 3:17-18 Revised English Version

Quote for the Day

Fools act on imagination without knowledge, pedants act on knowledge without imagination.

-- Alfred North Whitehead, English philosopher (1861-1947)

Scripture Passage for the Day

"If our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the furnace of blazing fire and out of your hand, O king, let him deliver us. But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods and we will not worship the golden statue that you have set up."

Dan. 3:17-18 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

"If we are thrown into the blazing furnace, the God we serve is able to save us from it, and he will rescue us from your hand, O king. But even if he does not, we want you to know, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the image of gold you have set up."

Dan. 3:17-18 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

Woe to those who issue harsh decrees,
penning orders that oppress,
robbing the weak of their rights,
and defrauding the poor of their dues,
till widows fall to them as spoil,
and orphans as their prey.

Is. 10:1-2 Moffatt Translation

Mubarak Pulls A Mugabe

Hosni Mubarak has pulled a Robert Mugabe and refused to relinquish power even against the will of the people. Personal pride overrules love of country.

How long, O LORD, must I call for help,
but you do not listen?
Or cry out to you, “Violence!”
but you do not save?
Why do you make me look at injustice?
Why do you tolerate wrong?
Destruction and violence are before me;
there is strife, and conflict abounds.
Therefore the law is paralyzed,
and justice never prevails.
The wicked hem in the righteous,
so that justice is perverted.

Habakkuk 1:2-4 New International Version

Is The USA A Christian Nation?

Many today argue that the United States of America is a Christian nation. Is this true?

Early in his ministry Jesus laid out what his job description:

“The Spirit of the Lord is on me,

because he has anointed me

to preach good news to the poor.

He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners

and recovery of sight for the blind,

to release the oppressed,

^19 to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”

^20 Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him, ^21 and he began by saying to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” (Luke 4:18ff New International Version)

The Gospels show that spiritual, physical and psychological healing was a major part of his work.

Justice was also of great importance. He condemned the religious leaders for being preoccupied with ritual practices but neglecting justice. (Luke 11:42)

Jesus instructed his followers to give to all who ask. (Luke 6:30ff) They are not to resist those who act violently against them, and if sued, they are to give even more than the suit demands. When impressed into service, they are to give service above that demanded. The old rule of "a tooth for a tooth" is superceded. (Matthew 5:38ff)

Jesus' followers are not to judge others. (Matthew 7:1-2) Rather they are to be merciful. (Luke 6:36)

They are to bear lasting fruit. (John 15:16) The Apostle Paul delineates what characterizes this fruit:

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. (Galatians 5:22-23 New International Version)

These qualities must be clearly evident in the lives of his followers.

Jesus commanded his followers to love one another. (John 15:12) Not only are they to love one another, they are to love their enemies! (Matthew 5:43-44) This is the criteria by which they will be known to be his true followers. (John 13:35)

Jesus makes it quite clear that he clearly expects his followers to live out the life he has described, and lived himself. “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?

(Luke 6:46 New International Version)

It is not the shibboleths we shout but the deeds we do that determine whether or not we are a Christian nation.

On the basis of our deeds, we definitely are NOT a Christian nation.

Would that we were.

Scripture Passage for the Day

Alas for those issuing unrighteous decrees and for the scribes who put injurious decisions into writing; who thrust aside the needy from their court rights and rob the poor of My people of justice, so that widows become their prey and orphans their plunder.

Is. 10:1-2 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

Woe betide those who enact unjust laws
and draft oppressive edicts,
depriving the poor of justice,
robbing the weakest of my people of their rights,
plundering the widow and despoiling the fatherless!

Is. 10:1-2 Revised English Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

Ah, you who make iniquitous decrees,
who write oppressive statutes,
to turn aside the needy from justice
and to rob the poor of my people of their right,
that widows may be your spoil,
and that you may make the orphans your prey!

Is 10:1-2 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

Woe to those who make unjust laws,
to those who issue oppressive decrees,
to deprive the poor of their rights
and withhold justice from the oppressed of my people,
making widows their prey
and robbing the fatherless.

Is 10:1-2 New International Version

Quote for the Day

Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, and riches take wings. Only one thing endures and that is character.

--Horace Greeley (1811-1872)

Scripture Passage for the Day

He may kill me--what else can I expect?--
but I will maintain my innocence to his face.

Job 13:15 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

Although He slays me, yet I keep hoping. Yes, I will maintain my ways before Him.

Job 13:15 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

If he wishes to slay me, I have nothing to lose;
I shall still defend my conduct to his face.

Job 13:15 Revised English Bible

Quote for the Day

It is the tragedy of the world that no one knows what he doesn't know -- and the less a man knows, the more sure he is that he knows everything.

-- Joyce Cary, English author (1888-1957)

Scripture Passage for the Day

See, he will kill me; I have no hope;
but I will defend my ways to his face.

Job 13:15 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him;
I will surely defend my ways to his face.

Job 13:15 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

No, let justice well up like fresh water, let honesty roll in full tide.

Amos 5:24 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

Let justice roll on like water, and righteousness like a mighty stream.

Amos 5:24 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

Instead let justice flow on like a river and righteousness like a never-failing torrent.

Amos 5:24 Revised English Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

But let justice roll down like waters,
and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

Amos 5:24 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

But let justice roll on like a river,
righteousness like a never-failing stream!

Amos 5:24 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

if my people, who belong to me, humble themselves and pray and seek my presence, turning from their evil ways, I will listen up in heaven and forgive their sins and heal my land.

My eyes shall be open and my ears attentive to prayer offered in this place;

2 Ch 7:14-15 Moffatt Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

and My people, who are called by My name, humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven and forgive their sin and heal their land.

My eyes shall be open and My ears attentive to prayer from this place

2 Ch 7:14-15 Berkeley Version

Quote for the Day

If there is one basic element in our Constitution, it is civilian control of the military.

-- President Harry S. Truman (1884-1972)

Scripture Passage for the Day

and then my people whom I have named my own submit and pray to me and seek me and turn back from their evil ways, I shall hear from heaven and forgive their sins and restore their land.

Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers which are made in this place.

2 Ch 7:14-15 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, pray, seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.

Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place.

2 Ch 7:14-15 New Revised Standard Version

Quote for the Day

A fanatic is a man that does what he thinks th' Lord wud do if He knew th' facts iv th' case.

-- Finley Peter Dunne, American humorist (1867-1936)

Scripture Passage for the Day

if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.

2 Ch 7:14-15 New International Version

A 21st Century Demoniac of the Gerasenes?

They went across the lake to the region of the Gerasenes. When Jesus got out of the boat, a man with an evil spirit came from the tombs to meet him. This man lived in the tombs, and no one could bind him any more, not even with a chain. For he had often been chained hand and foot, but he tore the chains apart and broke the irons on his feet. No one was strong enough to subdue him. Night and day among the tombs and in the hills he would cry out and cut himself with stones.

When he saw Jesus from a distance, he ran and fell on his knees in front of him. He shouted at the top of his voice, “What do you want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? Swear to God that you won’t torture me!” For Jesus had said to him, “Come out of this man, you evil spirit!”

Then Jesus asked him, “What is your name?”

“My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.” And he begged Jesus again and again not to send them out of the area.

A large herd of pigs was feeding on the nearby hillside. The demons begged Jesus, “Send us among the pigs; allow us to go into them.” He gave them permission, and the evil spirits came out and went into the pigs. The herd, about two thousand in number, rushed down the steep bank into the lake and were drowned.

Those tending the pigs ran off and reported this in the town and countryside, and the people went out to see what had happened. When they came to Jesus, they saw the man who had been possessed by the legion of demons, sitting there, dressed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Those who had seen it told the people what had happened to the demon-possessed man—and told about the pigs as well. Then the people began to plead with Jesus to leave their region.

Mark 5:1-17 New International Version

As we reflect upon the tragedy of 8 January 2011 and offer prayers for those killed and injured and their families, let us not forget another set of victims of this horrific incident. Let us offer our prayers and compassion for the family of the young man who did the shooting, and for him also.

Imagine for a moment the pain of the shooter's family as they take upon themselves a part of the guilt for his actions. Feel the pain of a mother whose son has committed such an evil act. Try to experience the feelings of a father who sensed something wrong, sought to find his son and control him, yet failed. Ask the questions they are asking, "What more could I have done?" "What did we do wrong?" "Why did this happen in our family?"

Try for a moment to understand the torment of the soul that has driven a young man to be filled to overflowing with frustration, hatred and violence. What would it take for you to lose control your yourself in such a way?

When the local people in the region of the Gerasenes could no longer live with the uncontrollable violence of the young demoniac in their community, they drove him out to live among the dead. That was their solution. Isolate the problem.

When Jesus encountered the young demoniac, his solution was to cure the problem. Remove the forces that drove the man to violence. Restore his sanity and restore him to society as a positive contributor rather than a disruptive, destructive agent.

Jesus considered the life of one demoniac to be more important than the economic gains of the community. He was willing to sacrifice a whole herd of pigs in order to restore one rejected man.

The community had a different set of values. The loss of their unclean wealth was more than they could bear. Pigs were more important than a mad man. So they begged Jesus to leave before he could possibly encounter any more societal rejects and sacrifice more of their profits in restoring them.

Unfortunately, we are more like the Gerasene community than Jesus. We are glad to reduce responsibility for the violence to the acts of a mad man rather than examine the role of violence in our own actions. What words do we use about those with whom we differ? How do we use power to restrain others? How do we deny the humanity of those who differ from us in culture, ethnicity, religion or politics?

Why are we unwilling to provide mental health care which could prevent the suffering of many and reduce the chances that their agony could lead to violence? Are our profits so important? What pigs are we protecting?

What is the value of a human life?

Those of us who profess to follow Jesus have no option but to behave as he behaves. We cannot dismiss this shooter as simply a "nut case." We must pray for him. We must begin to strive to love those suffering with mental illnesses. And we must join in the effort to reform our society so that those with mental illnesses have the treatments they need and that their families have the assistance they need in compelling their suffering loved one to enter into treatment.

Then Jesus asked him, “What is your name?”

“My name is Legion,” he replied, “for we are many.”

Quote for the Day

I refuse to accept the idea that the 'is-ness' of man's present nature makes him morally incapable of reaching up for the 'ought-ness' that forever confronts him.

-- Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968)

Quote for the Day

Dignity is like a perfume, those who use it are scarcely conscious of it.

-- Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689)

Be It Hereby Resolved

I have resolved to give Sarah Palin, Rush Limbaugh and Glen Beck the attention they deserve. From now on I will avoid reading, listening to or watching anything related to them.

Scripture Passage for the Day

I lift mine eyes to the mountains; ah, where is help to come from?

Help comes from the Eternal who made heaven and earth.

Ps 121:1-2 Moffat Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

I raise my eyes toward the hills. Whence shall my help come?
My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth.

Ps 121:1-2 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

If I lift up my eyes to the hills, where shall I find help?
My help comes only from the LORD, maker of heaven and earth.

Ps 121:1-2 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

I lift up my eyes to the hills—
from where will my help come?
My help comes from the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.

Ps 121:1-2 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from?
My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.

Ps 121:1-2 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

Listen, Israel: 'the Eternal, the Eternal alone, is our God. And you must love the Eternal your God with all your mind and with all your soul and all your strength.'

Deut. 6:4-5 Moffat Translation

Scripture Passage for the Day

Hear, O Israel, the LORD our God is one LORD, and you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength.

Deut. 6:4-5 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

Hear, Israel: the LORD is our God, the LORD our one God; and you must love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

Deut. 6:4-5 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.

Deut. 6:4-5 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.

Deut. 6:4-5 New International Version

Violets

I've been trying out a new macro lens and some new lighting equipment on violets. I think with practice, the new stuff will do well.

Scripture Passage for the Day

Let Christ take charge a you guys an make yoa hearts rest inside. He wen tell all you guys fo come togedda an stay togedda jalike one ohana. An tank God everytime fo everyting. Let all da stuff Christ wen say stay strong inside you guys, an use all da smarts you guys get fo teach each odda, an show each odda wat stay right an wat stay wrong. Sing an tank God plenny inside yoa heart, wit all kine songs, I mean, da kine songs fo God, da kine songs dat make God da Boss, an da kine songs dat God's Spirit give us. Wateva you guys say o stay doing, do everyting fo da Boss Jesus, cuz you guys stay his guys, an Jesus goin help you guys tell God da Fadda, "Mahalo plenny!"

Fo Da Colosse Peopo 3:15-17 Da Jesus Book Hawaii Pidgin New Testament)

Scripture Passage for the Day

And let the peace of Christ, for which you were called in one body, be umpire in your hearts. Also become thankful. Let the enriching message of Christ have ample room in your lives as you instruct and admonish one another in a wealth of wisdom with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, that are sung with a lovely feeling toward God in your hearts. And whatever you may do by word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, through whom you are offering thanks to God the Father.

Col. 3:15-17 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

Let Christ's peace be arbiter in your decisions, the peace to which you were called as members of a single body. Always be thankful. Let the gospel of Christ dwell among you in all its richness; teach and instruct one another with all the wisdom it gives you With psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, sing from the heart in gratitude to God. Let every word and action, everything you do, be in the name of the Lord Jesus, and give thanks through him to God the Father.

Col 3:15-17 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in the one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Col 3:15-17 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Col 3:15-17 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

God wen pick you guys, an he get plenny love an aloha fo all you guys, an you guys stay spesho fo him. Show love an pity fo odda peopo. Make nice to dem. No get big head. No make yoaself numba one. Hang in dea wit odda peopo. No let odda peopo bodda you. Somebody give you problem, eh, let um go, an no stay huhu. Da Boss wen let you guys go, so den you guys, go make jalike him.

Fo Da Colosse Peopo 3:12-13 Da Jesus Book (Hawaii Pidgin New Testament)

Scripture Passage for the Day

Therefore, as God's chosen, set apart and enjoying His love, clothe yourselves with tenderness of heart, kindliness, humble-mindedness, gentleness, patient endurance. Bear with one another and forgive each other in case one feels a grievance against another. Just as Christ has forgiven you, so do you.

Col 3:12-13 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

Put on, then, garments that suit God's chosen and beloved people: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience. Be tolerant with one another and forgiving, if any of you has cause for complaint; you must forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Col. 3:1-13 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

As God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

Col 3:12-13 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Col 3:12 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

Christ wen suffa plenny, an right now I stay suffa plenny too. But no matta I stay suffa, my heart stay plenny good inside. If still yet get peopo who gotta suffa, I like be da one fo suffa plenny fo dem, jalike Christ wen suffa, cuz dey stay inside Christ ohana, you know, da church.

Fo Da Colosse Peopo 1:24 Da Jesus Book (Hawaii Pidgin New testament)

Scripture Passage for the Day

I am now glad amid my sufferings for you, and am making up in my own physique on behalf of His body, which is the church, what I am still lacking of Christ's afflictions.

Col 1:24 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

It is now my joy to suffer for you; for the sake of Christ's body, the church, I am completing what still remains for Christ to suffer in my own person.

Col 1:24 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

I am now rejoicing in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I am completing what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church.

Col 1:24 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is still lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of his body, which is the church.

Col 1:24 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

So den, my good friends, you guys everytime stay doing wat God wen tell you guys. Wen I wen stay wit you guys, you guys wen make lidat. An now, wen I no stay wit you guys, you guys stay doing um even mo plenny. Do everyting you guys gotta do, cuz God stay taking you guys outa da bad kine stuff. Do um jalike you guys stay scared an shaking in front God.

Fo Da Philippi Peopo 2:12 Da Jesus Book (Hawaii Pidgin New Testament)

Scripture Passage for the Day

Consequently, my beloved, just as you have always followed up my suggestions, not merely when I was with you but even better now that I am absent form you, with reverence and trepidation cultivate your own salvation,

Phil 2:12 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

So you too, my friends, must be obedient, as always; even more that I am absent, than when I was with you. You must work out your own salvation in fear and trembling;

Phil. 2:12 Revised English Bible

Mitch McConnell and the Bible

Why is it that every time I hear Mitch McConnell speak I'm reminded of Isaiah 5:20-21?

Scripture Passage for the Day

Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed me, not only in my presence, but much more now in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling;

Phil. 2:12 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,

Phil. 2:12 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

"Auwe! You teacha guys who teach God's Rules an you Pharisee guys, you guys goin get it! You guys say one ting an do anodda. You guys go all ova da ocean an all ova da land fo find one guy who not one Jew, so you guys can make um come one Jew. But afta he come one Jew, you guys make him two times mo worse den you guys, so he going Hell jalike you guys."

Matthew 23:15 Da Jesus Book (Hawaii Pidgin New Testament)

Scripture Passage for the Day

Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, for you traverse sea and land to make one proselyte and when he becomes one, you make him a son of perdition twice worse than yourselves.

Mt. 23:15 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

"Alas for you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You travel over sea and land to win one convert; and when you have succeeded you make him twice as fit for hell as you are yourselves."

Mt. 23:15 Revised English Bible

Scripture Passage for the Day

Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cross sea and land to make a single convert, and you make the new convert twice as much a child of hell as yourselves.

Mt 23:15 New Revised Standard Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You travel over land and sea to win a single convert, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as you are."

Mt 23:15 New International Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

God wen give you guys new kine life, jalike he wen make you guys come back alive wit Christ. Now, Christ stay sitting up dea in da mos importan place by God's right side. So den, go all out fo make importan da tings dat God like. Tink plenny bout da tings dat God like. No make big deal bout da tings down hea inside da world.

Fo Da Colosse Peopo 3:1-2 Da Jesus Book (Hawaii Pidgin New Testament)

Scripture Passage for the Day

If, then, you have been raised with Christ, seek for things above, where Christ is seated at God's right hand. Apply your mind to things above, not to things on earth;

Col. 3:1-2 Berkeley Version

Scripture Passage for the Day

Were you not raised to life with Christ? Then aspire to the realm above, where Christ is, seated at God's right hand, and fix your thoughts on that higher realm, not on this earthly life.

Col. 3:1-2 Revised English Bible