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dogs in the family of Stephen M. miller
July 25, 2014 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: #stephenmmiller, Bailey, bible, Bible interpretation, blog, Buddy, christian, Christianity, God, Jesus Christ, Juneau, karma, Labrador Retriever, Mosby, Siberian Husky, Tucker

I’m a writer gone to the dogs

IT’S NOT CHRISTIAN to say this. It’s more Hindu, actually. But I’ll say it anyhow. Karma. I’m getting what I deserve. I don’t think it’s because of something wrong that I did in a previous life, as some Hindus and Buddhists might suggest. I’m …

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man reading book
December 16, 2013 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: angels, bible, bible study, Bible translations, blog, christian, church, God, jesus, Jesus Christ, John 3:16, worship

Which Bible translation can I trust?

IT’S THE QUESTION OF THE WEEK. It comes from Tommy Hartman, who wins a free book for bothering to ask. Here’s his question: The number 1 question I get all the time from people who question my beliefs is the one I can’t answer. It’s this: “With the …

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And angel with shepherds
December 11, 2013 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: angels, bible, bible study, birth of Jesus, blog, christian, Christmas, Christmas story, church, God, jesus, Jesus Christ, Joseph, Luke 2, Mary, nativity, nativity scene, Shepherds, worship

The Christmas Story…a fresh look

I PARAPHRASE THE BIBLE as part of a new Bible study technique I’ve been trying out. It helps me see the Bible in a different way. I compare a bunch of translations, and I think about how I would try to put the same stories and teachings in my …

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bald woman
December 9, 2013 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: 1 Corinthians 11:6, Apostle Paul, bible, bible study, blog, christian, church, fashion, God, hair, jesus, paul, sin, women, worship

Why should ladies wear long hair?

IT’S THE QUESTION OF THE WEEK. It comes from Jessica Pritt, whom I would guess has short hair…or wants to. She starts her question by pointing to a Bible verse: 1 Corinthians 11:6. I’ll give it to you in a moment. Here’s her question: Many people …

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BibleGateway logo
December 3, 2013 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: bible, Bible app, Bible Gateway, bible study, Bible study app, blog, christian, church, God, jesus

My fav Bible app, so far

I WAS BUMMED when the Bible study software I had used for over a decade got bought out by a company that—as far as I was concerned—took the software in the direction of stinky cheese. I was used to that software, and it was important to my writing. I …

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Michelangelo's painting of God creating Adam
December 2, 2013 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: bible, bible study, blog, christian, church, God, holy ghost, holy spirit, jesus, Matthew 12:31, sin, unforgivable sin

The unforgivable sin: what is it?

IT’S THE QUESTION OF THE WEEK. It comes from Zacarias Rivera,* who wins a free book for taking the time to ask it. Here’s his question: “What is the sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit?” Brace yourself for the next paragraph. …

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Painting of Apostle Paul.
November 26, 2013 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: 1 Corinthians 13, bible, bible study, blog, christian, church, God, jesus, love, love chapter, marriage, paul, wedding reading

A bachelor’s love song, in the Bible

FRIENDS MAKE US WORK. Usually a good thing. I got an email yesterday from a longtime friend of mine who knows that I sometimes paraphrase the Bible as a technique I’m trying out to study the Bible. She asked if I had paraphrased the famous Love …

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girl in red scene
November 25, 2013 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: bible, bible study, blog, christian, church, God, hell, jesus, judgment

What’s hell like?

IT’S THE QUESTION OF THE WEEK. It comes from Ricardo Garcia-Suarez, who wins a free book of mine for his troubles (Ricardo, email me). Here’s his question. It’s kinda long, which suggests Ricardo might be a candidate for the ministry. I’ve …

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Painting of Virgin Mary
November 21, 2013 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: bible, bible study, birth of Jesus, blog, christian, Christmas, Christmas Reading, church, God, jesus, Mary, Virgin Mary

Mary’s Song: I took it personal

I GOT THE JOB of leading the curriculum team for our church Bible study group that meets on Sunday. Several of us take turns leading the discussion. Usually, I let others sign up to teach first. Then I pick up whatever is left. But when we put …

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Buddy the Dog
November 20, 2013 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: bible, bible study, blog, christian, church, God, jesus, pray, prayer, praying

Prayer: Is it begging like a dog?

I’M MORE SIMPLE-MINDED than even I realized. It hit me on Sunday, during our Bible study at church. We’ve been in a series on the topic of prayer and the inevitable question came up: “What difference does it make? God already knows what’s going …

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boy looking at sky
November 18, 2013 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: bible, bible study, blog, Calvinism, christian, church, damnation, God, heaven, hell, jesus, salvation, tattoos

Damnation: Is eternity rigged?

IT’S THE QUESTION OF THE WEEK It comes from Naomi Broach, who won a free copy of my three-book set called “Complete Bible Discovery Set.” OK, actually it’s called “Stephen M. Miller’s Complete Bible Discovery Set,” but that’s embarrassing. Though my …

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Satan, the fallen angel
November 5, 2013 | by: Stephen M. Miller | in: Blog | tag: bible, bible study, blog, christian, church, devil, God, heaven, hell, jesus, Satan

The devil in heaven?

IT’S THE QUESTION OF THE WEEK It comes from Rachel Fry, who wins a free book for her trouble. She says her question comes from this verse in the Bible: “One day when the angels came to report to God, Satan, who was the Designated Accuser, came along …

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