Tag Archives: Bible

The Talmud – A Biography

Posted on 28/03/2015 by johnbaw

I bought “The Talmud – A Biography: Banned, censored and burned. The book they couldn’t suppress” by Harry Freedman after hearing him deliver his talk as part of the Gibraltar Literary Festival 2014. This biography is a biography of a book. Not just … Continue reading →

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Resting and Trusting

Posted on 22/07/2011 by johnbaw

In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength. -Isaiah 30:15

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The King’s English – 100 phrases in 3 minutes

Posted on 11/05/2011 by johnbaw
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We can “search the scriptures” and still miss it Olympically!

Posted on 16/04/2011 by johnbaw

When Heaven Invades Earth: A Practical Guide to a Life of Miracles (Bill Johnson): Fear of deception has opened the door for a tragic movement among believers.  [….] This is the picture that many paint:  In one corner we have … Continue reading →

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Questionnaire: Do you read the Bible?

Posted on 12/01/2011 by johnbaw

(Photo Credit:  le vent le cri) If so, how?Do you follow any plan?Is your reading structured? methodical? totally random? Do you read using a printed Bible? Computer? iPhone? iPad?How do you keep reading? If not, why not? Just interested to … Continue reading →

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The aggressive forgiveness we call grace…

Posted on 24/11/2010 by johnbaw

All that passing laws against sin did was produce more lawbreakers. But sin didn't, and doesn't, have a chance in competition with the aggressive forgiveness we call grace. When it's sin versus grace, grace wins hands down. All sin can … Continue reading →

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Archbishop Desmond Tutu – on the Bible

Posted on 18/10/2010 by johnbaw

There’s nothing more radical, nothing more revolutionary, nothing more subversive against injustice and oppression than the Bible. If you want to keep people subjugated, the last thing you place in their hands is a Bible. —Archbishop Desmond Tutu, September 2008.

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Are you tired? Worn out?…..

Posted on 16/09/2010 by johnbaw

….. Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life.  I'll show you how to take a real rest.  Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it.  Learn the unforced rhythms of grace.  I … Continue reading →

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N. T. Wright’s message to the next generation of Christian leaders

Posted on 04/06/2010 by johnbaw

Tom Wright: message to the next generation from krish kandiah on Vimeo. N. T. Wright is the Bishop of Durham in the Church of England.  He is a leading theologian that I am reading and learning to appreciate more and … Continue reading →

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DAILY AUDIO BIBLE

Posted on 03/03/2010 by johnbaw

I am a visual learner.  I need to READ things to learn.  Hands-on learning, for me, conjures images of grease-covered hands tinkering with engines.  No thanks.  However, for those of you who learn better aurally, I have lately been using … Continue reading →

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