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In my continuing efforts to refine the website layout, I'm moving a few more things around. All help and how-to articles can be found through the top "Website How-To" link. Access topical links through the left side menu. At least for now, I'm going to use this front page spot as a traditional blog. :) You can add comments by clicking the "add new comment" link on each post.



Free Bible programs

Posted Sat, 07/10/2010 - 18:22

Before I made the switch to my new web site setup, I had some links to some of the programs I use. One of those is the eSword Bible program. It's a snap to install in Windows, and it will also install on a computer running Linux as well (I know, as I've been using Ubuntu Linux exclusively since 2006, so you can contact me if you need help with that). There are numerous free Bible modules that operate inside the eSword program, as well as a few paid Bible modules (like NIV, NASB, Amplified, etc).

I also found another very promising Bible program today, called theWord. Similar setup, with a couple other options I'm just now looking into. It's also a Windows program, however it also installs without a hitch on my Linux OS.

Anyhow, that's for any who might be interested.

Jim :)

Recent entries

Posted Fri, 06/25/2010 - 07:52

In the last week or so, I've been inputing some new Q&A into the mix. I was going to hold off adding new material until I finished transferring all the articles from the former database, but there are a few recent things I thought you might be interested in reading.

Jim

The spirit of the world

Posted Thu, 06/17/2010 - 17:02

The spirit of the world is built upon a rationale or logic that makes sense to those who are of the world. At one time, all of us followed that wisdom without question, even though we may have challenged many aspects, manifestations, or characteristics of it. I have learned that it makes no difference what face the world's wisdom puts on, whether religious, scientific, contemplative, etc, it ends up all the same. In Christ, and only in Christ, do we find a true sound mind. Listen for it, for in him it is in you. :)

Jim

35 Years

Posted Sun, 06/13/2010 - 09:54

Today, Sherri and I celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. That's almost a record in today's society. At least, that's what many people tell me. Hey, we even got married on a Friday the 13th! I can't attribute our stability to marriage counselors or marriage programs, not even Biblical ones. If I learned anything, it would be that it's futile to try to have a relationship when you already have one. Live in the knowledge of the reality of union found in Christ.

Living in the midst of so-called wisdom

Posted Fri, 06/11/2010 - 08:23

Every single day I am confronted by a facade of wisdom that desires to undermine the simplicity of life and truth. Yeah I know, many consider truth either as a relativistic and bogus concept or as a collected database of proven facts. However, it is neither. I won't try to tell you that I am never swayed by this constant assault. After all, there is a sense of comfort and confidence in having something more substantial to hold onto or of giving into an agreed-upon belief that no one can know anything for sure. I find no confidence in either religious or scientific perceptions, nor do I see any real difference between them. Now I'm not suggesting that I don't recognize the appearance of difference, but I'm not fooled by the underlying principles upon which all fleshly wisdom is built. For to me, to believe in Christ is not equal to an acceptance of the religion of Christianity, nor is it an avoidance of fact. I know, I stand on what appears to be no-man's land. Thank God for that! :)