Is the NLT a Paraphrase or a Translation?

The New Living Translation is actually one of my favorite Bible versions, due to its simple reading level and beautiful English composition. But there is a bit of confusion about the title. Is the NLT actually a translation? Or is it just a paraphrase? The New Living Translation is an accurate and legitimate translation from …

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How Many Times Does the Bible Say Be Still?

Rest is an important theme throughout scriptures. Especially finding rest in God. One of the most beloved scriptures is Psalm 46:10: “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” But this isn’t the only time in scripture that the command is …

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4 Simple Ways to be Honest in a Relationship

Simple Ways to be Honest in a Relationship

How many times have we become witnesses to relationships that have gone haywire because of lies and deception? We’ve heard stories of people who suffered from their partner’s dishonesty, and more often than not, they develop a sense of distrust for anyone because of the ordeal that they went through. Somehow, even if it was …

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The Best Bible Software for Laptops, Complete With Performance Tips

My very first Bible study program was BibleWorks 9, back before its untimely demise. While I still believe BibleWorks was the best value for all the features that came packed into the program, it was a beast. At that time, I was a college student with a cheap Walmart laptop, and BibleWorks was definitely not …

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12 Habits To Build An Emotional Connection In Your Relationship

Habits For Strong Emotional Connection

A physical connection can be important in a relationship, but an emotional connection is extremely important. It’s the basis of your relationship and will keep you together during the tough times. It’s the bond that holds you together. If your emotional connection is lacking, don’t worry, there are habits you can build to strengthen it …

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Which Bible Did Billy Graham Use?

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Billy Graham is one of the most influential evangelical preachers in modern history. He was an excellent preacher and teacher of the Bible. Songs have even been written about this man’s Bible, which raises an interesting question: which Bible did Billy Graham use? To this, there is no single answer, as Billy Graham actually used …

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Mark Up Your Bible With the Apple Pencil Using This App

With the recent rise in popularity of journaling Bibles, people are writing inside their Bibles more and more. Whether you’re an avid margin-notetaker, an underliner, a highlighter, or a doodler, you may be seeking to take your Bible journaling to the iPad and Apple Pencil. While there is no iPad Bible app that natively supports …

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Top 10 Reasons To Take Life Visioning Mastery On Mindvalley

Life Visioning Mastery Mindvalley

In the first intro class of Life Visioning Mastery on Mindvalley, Michael Beckwith says he’s like an alarm clock that wakes people up to the potential of their own soul.  It’s a beautiful view of himself, and it’s absolutely true. His Life Visioning Quest is an insightful journey from victimhood to expanded awareness. It helps …

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Quotes From The Mother Earth Video: Nature Is Speaking Series

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Conservation International gave nature a voice a few years ago through video. They used people like Julia Roberts, Robert Redford, Harrison Ford, and Edward Norton to give the videos a voice in the ‘Nature Is Speaking’ series. Nature is definitely speaking as we move through a pandemic. We can see how impactful we are on …

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10 Productivity Thoughts Using Michael Scott & Jim Halpert Quotes

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Was Dunder Mifflin a productive place to work at? I guess that depends on who you were. Some people were more productive than others, but the entire office had to succumb to their boss’s constant need for useless and often inappropriate meetings and interruptions, so the productive people often had to pack their productivity into …

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10 Tweets About How Awesome It Is To Be Vegan

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It’s awesome to be vegan. I count it as the most rewarding thing I’ve ever done in my life. If you think it sucks to be vegan, you are wrong. The only reason it would suck is that you tell yourself that it sucks and won’t let yourself see how awesome it truly is. Here …

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5 Ways to Practice Honesty in Life

Ways to Practice Honesty in Life

People often make the mistake of expecting others to understand them without expressing what they feel. This is understandable because being honest about our feelings isn’t really an easy thing to do. We tend to skirt around telling the truth and, as a result, we begin having difficulties in expressing our emotions and intentions. To …

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