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March 18, 2017 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Did you know? | tag: John the Baptist

John the Baptist in a nutshell

“God’s message got to Zechariah’s son John, who was living in the badlands. John preached that message…He said God wanted people to stop sinning, express regret for sins they committed, and accept forgiveness by getting baptized.” Luke 3:2-3 Casual …

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flipping a coin in front of a church
March 16, 2017 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: coin-flip, decision-making, flipping a coin

How about flipping a coin for church decisions?

Spring break edition. I’m taking a break for a few days. During that time, I’ll be giving you a sampling of the Q&A that you’ll find in leader’s guides for the Casual English Bible. In the guides, I provide discussion questions along with info …

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Art of Jesus
March 14, 2017 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: deity of Jesus, humanity of jesus, jesus

How to think like Jesus

Spring break edition. I’m taking a break for a few days. During that time, I’ll be giving you a sampling of the Q&A that you’ll find in leader’s guides for the Casual English Bible. In the guides, I provide discussion questions along with info …

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March 11, 2017 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Did you know? | tag: 12 years old, young jesus

12-year-old Jesus confuses his parents

“Jesus said, ‘Why did you have to search for me? I had to be here at my Father’s. Didn’t you know that?’ They had no idea what he was talking about.” Luke 2:49-50 Casual English Bible

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March 9, 2017 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: coin-flip, decision-making, decisions, predestination

Did God pick who gets saved?

Spring break edition. I’m taking a break for a few days. During that time, I’ll be giving you a sampling of the Q&A that you’ll find in leader’s guides for the Casual English Bible. In the guides, I provide discussion questions along with info …

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Portrait of man with head resting on his hands.
March 7, 2017 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: grumpy

Dial down the grumpy

I WAS LISTENING TO A FRIEND COMPLAIN a few days ago about how things are run in her church. She’d like at least an occasional hymn. She’d like ministries to give more attention to adults instead of so much focus on children. And …

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March 4, 2017 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Did you know? | tag: 12-year-old, Mary, young jesus

Mary scolds 12-year-old Jesus

“Young man,” his mother said to him, “why did you treat us like this? Look at me. Your father and I have been worried sick trying to find you.” Luke 2:48 Casual English Bible

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portrait of man
March 2, 2017 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: active shooter, hate crime

Alleged shooter in my subdivision

ACROSS THE STREET from where I live is a cul-de-sac that got swarmed with police last week. They were looking for the shooter who stormed into a neighborhood bar and grill that I’ve eaten at many times. They have great burgers. The man that police …

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February 25, 2017 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Did you know? | tag: John the Baptist

Son of a Jerusalem priest moves to badlands

“John grew up. He grew spiritually strong, as well. He lived in the dry badlands until he started his public ministry to Israel.” Luke 1:80 Casual English Bible

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two babies laughing
February 23, 2017 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: laughter

Take a break to laugh

MY DAUGHTER CAUGHT ME LAUGHING AT HER SON THIS WEEK. She walked in the front door when her son and I were in the breakfast nook in the back of the house. I sat at the table with my back to the front door. My grandson, a little over a year old, sat in …

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Map of Paul's route to Thessallonica
February 21, 2017 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: 1-2 Thessalonians, 3D bible maps, Apostle Paul, missionary travels

Tracking Paul in Europe

I JUST FINISHED loading 1, 2 Thessalonians onto the Casual English Bible website. That end-time stuff Paul writes is always a tad tough to understand. But who can fully understand a theologian? They think thick thoughts. It’s easier to create a …

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February 18, 2017 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Did you know? | tag: baby Jesus, circumcision

Baby Jesus circumcised and dedicated

“On Day Eight of his life, the baby was circumcised and given the name Jesus…. When Mary and Joseph finished the waiting period for purification from childbirth, as taught in the laws of Moses, they took their boy to Jerusalem to dedicate him to the …

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