E-verse of the Week

E-verse # 7: Psalms 138:2

2004-08-04T15:12:00.000-07:00

I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. -KJV

Vacation!!!

2004-07-12T10:56:00.000-07:00

I apologize for last week. I was enjoying a vacation! It felt good to get away for a bit, but there is nothing like coming back to Houston --- otherwise known as home!

E-verse # 6 : John 3:16

2004-06-29T09:07:00.000-07:00

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (KJV)

E-verse #5: Psalm 119:34

2004-06-23T09:15:00.000-07:00

Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart.
(KJV)

Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart.
(NRSV)

Give me understanding and I will obey your law;
I will put it into practice with all my heart.
(NLT)

E-verse # 4: Romans 14:1-4

2004-06-14T07:34:00.000-07:00

Sorry this one is soo late...been a busy week thus far.

1: Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.
2: For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs.
3: Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.
4: Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.
(KJV)

1: Welcome those who are weak in faith(1), but not for the purpose of quarreling over opinions.
2: Some believe in eating anything, while the weak eat only vegetables.
3: Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not pass judgment on those who eat; for God has welcomed them.
4: Who are you to pass judgment on servants of another? It is before their own lord that they stand or fall. And they will be upheld, for the Lord(2) is able to make them stand.

(1) Or conviction
(2) Other ancient authorities read for God

A study note in my bible reads "Love respects the scruples of others."
(NRSV)

1: Accept Christians who are weak in faith, and don't argue with them about what they think is right or wrong.
2: For instance, one person believes it is all right to eat anything. But another believer who has a sensitive conscience will eat only vegetables.
3: Those who think it is all right to eat anything must not look down on those who won't. And those who won't eat certain foods must not condemn those who do, for God has accepted them.
4: Who are you to condemn God's servants? They are responsible to the Lord, so let him tell them whether they are right or wrong. The Lord's power will help them do as they should.
(NLT)

Everse # 3: Colossians 1:15

2004-06-06T19:24:00.000-07:00

15 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation;*
(NRSV)

15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
(KJV)

*A study note reads "The image perfectly reveals the invisible God (Jn 1.18, 2 Cor 4.4, Heb 1.3). Firstborn expresses priority to and supremacy over all creation (v. 17)."

News bulletin (06/06/04)

2004-06-06T18:35:00.000-07:00

Tonight I am sending out an e-mail. I am hoping this will bring more visitors to this site. I personally think this idea is great, and better than my original idea to send e-mails out every week (God only knows how many people considered it spam). I personally think it would be better if people kept their denominations to their selves (see comments to very first posting). I think that way we will be able to cast off stereotypes and let the authentic person speak forth their thoughts on a given comment, but for those of you who disagree, feel free to post your name, denomination, and I hope everyone will feel free to post their thoughts. Feel free to spread the word (pun intended) about this website. Hope you enjoy it!

E-verse # 2: I Corinthians 13:8

2004-06-01T08:12:00.000-07:00

8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.

The First E-verse: Luke 8:16-18

2004-05-24T11:35:00.000-07:00

16: "No one after lighting a lamp hides it under a jar, or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light.
17: For nothing is hidden that will not be disclosed, nor is anything secret that will not become known and come to light.
18: Then pay attention to how you listen; for to those who have, more will be given; and from those who do not have, even what they seem to have will be taken away."
(NRSV)

16: No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.
17: For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.
18: Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.
(KJV)

When to look for updates!

2004-05-20T21:13:00.000-07:00

Starting the first of next week, this blog will be introducing a new verse for commentary every week...open to all people for comment, the verse will be chosen by me. Please keep in mind that this blog will be monitored for inappropriate comments.