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- What is the name of your congregation / organization?
- Upstate New York Synod
- What is your role in your congregation / organization?
- Director of Communications
- What is most challenging about engaging in Scripture?
- For me, having been a classically trained singer, I know all the words in the KJV. But, I often found myself having a hard time gaining the meaning of the verses without someone to talk through it with. I have enjoyed some of the newer translations. Currently, my favorite is the New Living Translation. It is in very plain language. However, being married to a minister has taught me enough to know that it isn't the best pure translation. It has however, made the Bible more accessible to me.
- Share a Bible passage that is especially meaningful to you.
- Two verses...
First, the one that I have read the most in the Bible. Luke 2 (KJV)
1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyre'ni-us was governor of Syria.)
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, (because he was of the house and lineage of David,)
5 to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Second, Ecclesiastes 5 (NLT)
Approaching God with Care
1 * As you enter the house of God, keep your ears open and your mouth shut. It is evil to make mindless offerings to God.
2 * Don't make rash promises, and don't be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few.
3 Too much activity gives you restless dreams; too many words make you a fool.
4 When you make a promise to God, don't delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him.
5 It is better to say nothing than to make a promise and not keep it.
6 Don't let your mouth make you sin. And don't defend yourself by telling the Temple messenger that the promise you made was a mistake. That would make God angry, and he might wipe out everything you have achieved.
7 Talk is cheap, like daydreams and other useless activities. Fear God instead.
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