Posts from the Blog of an (un)Tamed Cynic
Reading: 2 Corinthians 3:1-11 Are we starting to commend ourselves again? We don’t need letters of introduction to you or from you like other people, do we? You are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone. You show that you are Christ’s letter, delivered by us. You weren’t written with ink [...]
I experienced a wonderful synchronicity yesterday. It began with the video I made for our reading through the Bible project: I had never before noticed the “do not destroy” inscription before Psalm 57, 58, 59, and 75. It seems that most people think it is the title of a tune that these psalms are [...]
A year ago, I wrote a blog post about the use of “happy” instead of “blessed” in the Common English Bible. You can read that post here. Back then, I was still unsure about this new translation choice. But, over the course of a year, I think “happy” has grown on me. I think it [...]
“Cain became very angry and looked resentful. The LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why do you look so resentful? If you do the right thing, won’t you be accepted? But if you don’t do the right thing, sin will be waiting at the door ready to strike! It will entice you, [...]
My congregation, Fourth Presbyterian Church, is reading through the Bible in 2012. I’m thrilled that we are using the Common English Bible. The reading plan is not too demanding—3 chapter each day—and the CEB will make it even better. You can read about Fourth Church’s endeavor here: Reading the Bible in a Year. Be sure [...]
