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My church uses the ESV. I personally prefer the Modern Language Bible aka New Berkeley Version and the earlier Berkeley Version. I also like the American Standard Version of 1901, the Ronald Knox translation, and the NASB.

One of the problems with believing in reincarnation is that the body is not very important. You change bodies thousands of times. But the Bible teaches resurrection. If reincarnation exists, you would the ridiculous situation of resurrecting with thousands of bodies on Judgment Day. ;)

At the LCMS church I attend, male and female laity read the OT and Epistles and the pastor reads the Gospel. There is no rule in the LCMS forbidding male or female laity from reading the Scriptures during the worship service. I've done it numerous times over the years. :amen::thumbsup:

Richard Dawkins is an atheist. What positive contributions have atheists made to the world lately?

Yes, my church sent a group of young people to the Youth Gathering.

I wear mine each day except when I sleep or take a shower. I also wear crucifix rings.

When I first read the Bible, I started with the Book of Psalms. It was a great start in Bible reading. I would also recommend reading a One Year Bible, in which you read parts of the OT and NT each day.

I can't stand Chick tracts. They are unChristian in approach and ignorant.

During the sermon about the Transfirguration, my LCMS pastor said that Moses and Elijah appeared to Jesus and spoke with Him. The pastor then added that does not mean the saints can talk to the rest of us. He said that the saints in Heaven can't talk to us and we can't talk to them and if...

The LCMS has been talking a lot about abortion and gay marriage lately. The entire January issue of The Lutheran Witness is about abortion and Woe Vs. Wade. Is the LCMS in danger of becoming a political force and forgetting the Gospel? Some churches have left the Gospel and embraced social...

I have two cats: a red tabby Persian and a seal point Himalayan, and they are spoiled rotten! LOL!

My denomination is getting more and more political. They claim that abortion and gay marriage are not political issues and that the devil wants us to think they are political issues, so that's their excuse for talking about it so much.

But I want flame retardant in my Mt. Dew! ;) I can quench my thirst and fight fires!

Although it's not on the list, my favorite translation is the Modern Language Bible aka New Berkeley Version. I also like the American Standard Version of 1901, the Darby translation, and the Knox Version.

There was thundersnow in my area earlier. We're still under a Blizzard Warning. We got nine inches so far and the wind is still blowing hard.

Yes, I have numerous cross necklasses and three crucifix rings.

Complimentarianism is sexism repackaged.

I think the NLT is a good choice for children. The HCSB and the NKJV are also good.

I recommend the Modern Language Bible aka New Berkeley Version. It's easy to read and accurate. It's my favorite translation. I also like the NASB, NIV 1984, the ASV of 1901, and the Ronald Knox Version. :preach::amen: I have a copy of the CEB, and I don't care much for it. It's too...

The shooter was wearing a ballistic helmet, full ballistic body armor, ballistic leggings, a throat protector and a groin protector. Even if someone was carrying a gun, it would be highly unlikely for him or her to have armor piercing ammo.