Hallelujah! He is Risen! Easter Sunday Slideshow from the Common English Bible + Bible Giveaway!!

The most important day of the year is here - Easter Sunday! Please join me in celebrating the resurrection of Jesus by enjoying these scripture verses from the Common English Bible, a wonderful new Bible translation!

The Common English Bible - Easter Sunday

As part of the Common English Bible Lenten tour, I am able to give away a paperback copy of this new translation every week! What a gift (to you and to me!); thanks, Common English Bible Committee! Simply leave a comment at this post telling me which scripture verse (from the slideshow) that you most enjoyed!


One winner will be chosen by the Random Number Generator on Sunday, April 15, 2012. The deadline to enter is 11:50 pm EST on Saturday, April 14, 2012. The best to ALL of you!

Common English Bible - Good Friday Slideshow + Bible Giveaway!

Today we remember the death of Jesus on the cross - and the hope of His resurrection on Easter! Please enjoy this slideshow featuring scripture verses from the Common English Bible and some beautiful pictures!

As part of the Common English Bible Lenten blog tour, I am able to offer a weekly giveaway of a paperback copy of this amazing new translation. Please comment at this post to enter this week's drawing. Thanks!

This Week's Common English Bible Winner is......

This week's winner of the Common English Bible, as chosen by the Random Number Generator, is....


Lynn Mosher!


Congratulations, Lynn! I have sent you an email.


Thanks to the Common English Bible Committee for making this giveaway a reality! Please come back every week to enter to win your own copy of this awesome new translation! And make sure to tell your friends! Thanks!

Common English Bible - Sixth Sunday of Lent Readings + Bible Giveaway!

It's Palm Sunday, one week before the glorious resurrection of Jesus. Let's celebrate (early!) by enjoy these Lenten scriptures from the Common English Bible.

In partnership with the Common English Bible Committee, I am able to offer for giveaway a paperback copy of the Common English Bible. In order to enter, please leave a comment telling me why you'd like a copy of this Bible. Please make sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win.


The deadline for entry is Saturday, April 7, 2012, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. The winner, as chosen by the Random Number Generator, will be announced here on Sunday, April 8, 2012. Thanks!

Common English Bible - Fifth Sunday of Lent Readings + Bible Giveaway!

Please enjoy these Lenten readings for this fifth Sunday of Lent from the Common English Bible, a wonderful, user-friend new translation.

In partnership with the Common English Bible Committee, I am able to offer for giveaway a paperback copy of the Common English Bible. In order to enter, please leave a comment telling me who you'd give this copy to (if you don't keep it yourself!). Please make sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win.


The deadline for entry is Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. The winner, as chosen by the Random Number Generator, will be announced here on Sunday, April 1, 2012. Thanks!

This Week's Winner of the Common English Bible is.....

The Random Number Generator has chosen the winner of this week's paperback copy of the Common English Bible. That blessed person is....


Emily!


Congrats, Emily; I just sent you an email. 


Thanks to those of you who entered to win! There is another opportunity to win this week, and in the weeks to come, so please try again!


Special thanks to the Common English Bible Committee for sponsoring the giveaway of this wonderful new translation! 

Common English Bible - Fourth Sunday of Lent Readings + Bible Giveaway!

Here are the Lenten Readings for this fourth Sunday of Lent. Please savor these wonderful words (and lovely photos) from this wonderful new translation, the Common English Bible!

In partnership with the Common English Bible Committee, I am able to offer for giveaway a paperback copy of the Common English Bible. In order to enter, please leave a comment telling me who you'd give this copy to (if you don't keep it yourself!). Please make sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win.


The deadline for entry is Saturday, March 24, 2012, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. The winner, as chosen by the Random Number Generator, will be announced here on Sunday, March 25, 2012. Thanks!

Common English Bible - Third Sunday of Lent Readings + Bible Giveaway!

Here is the slideshow featuring scripture readings for this third Sunday of Lent; please enjoy the wonderful Word and beautiful photos!

In partnership with the Common English Bible Committee, I am able to offer for giveaway a paperback copy of the Common English Bible. In order to enter, please leave a comment telling me who you'd give this copy to (if you don't keep it yourself!). Please make sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win.


The deadline for entry is Saturday, March 17, 2012, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. The winner, as chosen by the Random Number Generator, will be announced here on Sunday, March 18, 2012. Thanks!

This week's winner of the Common English Bible is......

The Random Number Generator has done its thing and has chosen the winner of this week's paperback copy of the Common English Bible. That blessed person is.....


LaVerne!


Congratulations, LaVerne; I just sent you an email.


For those of you who would like to purchase this wonderful, user-friendly translation, you can do so here. 


Thanks to those of you who entered! I will be giving away one paperback copy per week, thanks to the Common English Bible Committee. So please come back often! 

Common English Bible - Second Sunday of Lent Readings + Bible Giveaway!

Please enjoy these scripture readings for this second Sunday of Lent!

In partnership with the Common English Bible Committee, I am able to offer for giveaway a paperback copy of the Common English Bible. In order to enter, please leave a comment telling me why you'd like a copy. Please make sure to leave your email address so I can contact you if you win.


The deadline for entry is Saturday, March 10, 2012, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. The winner, as chosen by the Random Number Generator, will be announced here on Sunday, March 11, 2012. Hope you are the chosen one! :  )

Common English Bible - First Sunday of Lent Readings + Bible Giveaway!

Please enjoy this beautiful slideshow offering readings for this first Sunday of Lent from the Common English Bible.

As part of the 'Change Your Heart and Life' blog tour, I am offering a paperback copy of the complete Common English Bible (Old and New Testament), courtesy of the Common English Bible Committee.


To enter, please leave a comment here, telling me why you'd like this Bible translation on your nightstand. Please leave a email address so I can contact you. 


The deadline for entry is Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. The winner will be announced here on Sunday, March 4, 2012, as chosen by the Random Number Generator. Thanks!

Lenten Slideshow for Your Church or Personal Use

Here we are in the first week of Lent. I have been blogging about the new Common English Bible, an awesome new translation. They have prepared a slideshow for the Sundays of Lent. You can take a peek at them here.

As part of the 'Change Your Heart and Life' blog tour, I am able to give away a paperback copy of this new translation every week of the blog tour, courtesy of the Common English Bible Committee.


To enter, please leave a comment, including your email address, telling me why you'd like a copy of this user-friendly new translation.


The deadline to enter is Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 11:59 pm. The winner, who will be chosen by the Random Number Generator, will be announced here on Sunday, February 26, 2012. The best to all of you!

Who Does God Love?

I love this truth!

Who does God love? from Common English Bible on Vimeo.

The Common English Bible is a great new translation! If you'd like your own copy, please leave a comment here! I will be giving away one paperback copy this week, courtesy of the Common English Bible Committee. 


Please leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the winner!


Deadline for entry is Saturday, February 25 at 11:59 pm. A winner will be chosen by the Random Number Generator on Sunday, February 26, 2012. Blessings to you!

Lenten Readings from the Common English Bible + Bible Giveaway!

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Recently, I discovered a very solid Bible translation, the Common English Bible. I am happy to be part of their blog tour for Lent.


Please check out this slideshow featuring readings for today and the Sundays in Lent, including Palm Sunday and Ash Wednesday.

The Common English Bible - Lenten Readings

I really enjoy the 'readability' of this translation!

As part of this blog tour, I am able to offer a paperback copy of this wonderful Bible, thanks to the Common English Bible Committee. To enter, please leave a comment offering your opinion on this translation. Please make sure to include your email address so that I can contact you if you win.


The deadline for entry is Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 11:59 pm. The winner will be chosen by the Random Number Generator. All the best to you!

Fourth Saturday of Advent Verses from the Common English Bible – John 1:1-3, 14 and Romans 6:23 + Bible Giveaway!!

It’s Saturday, one day away from Christmas, and here are today’s Advent Bible verses from the new Common English Bible translation as I participate in the “Thank You – Come Again – I Promise” blog tour.

Saturday – John 1:1-3, 14 and Romans 6:23 (CEB)

v In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The Word is with God in the beginning. Everything came into being through the Word, and without the Word, nothing came into being. 

The Word became flesh and made its home among us. We have seen his glory, glory like that of a father's only son, full of grace and truth.

The wages that sin pays are death, but God’s gift is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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As part of this blog tour, I’ve been given the opportunity by the Common English Bible Committee to offer my readers a free copy of the softcover edition of the Common English Bible for each week of the blog tour (which runs through January 31, 2012)!

For this week, please leave a message on Sunday’s blog post (the link is on the top right hand side of the blog) telling me what you think about this new translation. Please leave your email address also, so I can contact you to get your mailing address.

The deadline to enter for this week will be tonight at 11:59 pm ET. Please limit one entry per person. The winner will be chosen from all entries by the Random Number Generator tomorrow, Christmas. All the best to you!

Fourth Friday of Advent Verses from the Common English Bible – Psalm 98:1-6 + Bible Giveaway!!

It’s Friday, two days away from Christmas, and here are today’s Advent Bible verses from the new Common English Bible translation as I participate in the “Thank You – Come Again – I Promise” blog tour.

Friday – Psalm 98:1-6 (CEB)

v Sing to the LORD a new song because he has done wonderful things! His own strong hand and his own holy arm have won the victory! The LORD has made his salvation widely known; he has revealed his righteousness in the eyes of all the nations. God has remembered his loyal love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; every corner of the earth has seen our God’s salvation.

Shout triumphantly to the LORD, all the earth! Be happy! Rejoice out loud! Sing your praises! Sing your praises to the LORD with the lyre – with the lyre and the sound of music. With trumpets and a horn blast, shout triumphantly before the LORD, the king!

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As part of this blog tour, I’ve been given the opportunity by the Common English Bible Committee to offer my readers a free copy of the softcover edition of the Common English Bible for each week of the blog tour (which runs through January 31, 2012)!

For this week, please leave a message on Sunday’s blog post (the link is on the top right hand side of the blog) telling me what you think about this new translation. Please leave your email address also, so I can contact you to get your mailing address.

The deadline to enter for this week will be Saturday, December 24 at 11:59 pm ET. The winner will be chosen from all entries by the Random Number Generator on Christmas, Sunday, December 25, 2011. Please limit one entry per person. All the best to you!

Fourth Thursday of Advent Verses from the Common English Bible – John 9:4-5 and Matthew 5:14-16 + Bible Giveaway!!

It’s Thursday, days away from Christmas, and here are today’s Advent Bible verses from the new Common English Bible translation as I participate in the “Thank You – Come Again – I Promise” blog tour.

Thursday – John 9:4-5 and Matthew 5:14-16 (CEB)

v “…While it’s daytime, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming when no one can work. While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”

“…You are the light of the world. A city on top of a hill can’t be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they put it on top of a lampstand, and it shines on all who are in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before people, so they can see the good things you do and praise your Father who is in heaven….”

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As part of this blog tour, I’ve been given the opportunity by the Common English Bible Committee to offer my readers a free copy of the softcover edition of the Common English Bible for each week of the blog tour (which runs through January 31, 2012)!

For this week, please leave a message on Sunday’s blog post (the link is on the top right hand side of the blog) telling me what you think about this new translation. Please leave your email address also, so I can contact you to get your mailing address.

The deadline to enter for this week will be Saturday, December 24 at 11:59 pm ET. The winner will be chosen from all entries by the Random Number Generator on Christmas, Sunday, December 25, 2011. Please limit one entry per person. All the best to you!

Fourth Wednesday of Advent Verse from the Common English Bible – John 8:12 + Bible Giveaway!!

It’s Wednesday, less than one week before Christmas, and here is today’s Advent Bible verse from the new Common English Bible translation as I participate in the “Thank You – Come Again – I Promise” blog tour.

Wednesday – John 8:12 (CEB)

v Jesus spoke to the people again, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me won’t walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”

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As part of this blog tour, I’ve been given the opportunity by the Common English Bible Committee to offer my readers a free copy of the softcover edition of the Common English Bible for each week of the blog tour (which runs through January 31, 2012)!

For this week, please leave a message on Sunday’s blog post (the link is on the top right hand side of the blog) telling me what you think about this new translation. Please leave your email address also, so I can contact you to get your mailing address.

The deadline to enter for this week will be Saturday, December 24 at 11:59 pm ET. The winner will be chosen from all entries by the Random Number Generator on Christmas, Sunday, December 25, 2011. Please limit one entry per person. All the best to you!

Fourth Tuesday of Advent Verses from the Common English Bible – Matthew 28:19-20 + Bible Giveaway!!

It’s Tuesday, less than one week before Christmas, and here are today’s Advent Bible verses from the new Common English Bible translation as I participate in the “Thank You – Come Again – I Promise” blog tour.

Tuesday – Matthew 28:19-20 (CEB)

v “…Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything that I’ve commanded you. Look, I myself will be with you every day until the end of this present age.”

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As part of this blog tour, I’ve been given the opportunity by the Common English Bible Committee to offer my readers a free copy of the softcover edition of the Common English Bible for each week of the blog tour (which runs through January 31, 2012)!

For this week, please leave a message on Sunday’s blog post (the link is on the top right hand side of the blog) telling me what you think about this new translation. Please leave your email address also, so I can contact you to get your mailing address.

The deadline to enter for this week will be Saturday, December 24 at 11:59 pm ET. The winner will be chosen from all entries by the Random Number Generator www.random.org on Christmas, Sunday, December 25, 2011. Please limit one entry per person. All the best to you!

Fourth Monday of Advent Verses from the Common English Bible – John 7:37-38 and 14:6 + Bible Giveaway!!

It’s Monday, less than one week before Christmas, and here are today’s Advent Bible verses from the new Common English Bible translation as I participate in the “Thank You – Come Again – I Promise” blog tour.

Monday – John 7:37-38 and 14:6 (CEB)

v On the last and most important day of the festival, Jesus stood up and shouted, “All who are thirsty should come to me! All who believe in me should drink! As the scriptures said concerning me, Rivers of living water will flow out from within him.”

Jesus answered, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

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As part of this blog tour, I’ve been given the opportunity by the Common English Bible Committee to offer my readers a free copy of the softcover edition of the Common English Bible for each week of the blog tour (which runs through January 31, 2012)!

For this week, please leave a message on Sunday’s blog post (the link is on the top right hand side of the blog) telling me what you think about this new translation. Please leave your email address also, so I can contact you to get your mailing address.

The deadline to enter for this week will be Saturday, December 24 at 11:59 pm ET. The winner will be chosen from all entries by the Random Number Generator www.random.org on Christmas, Sunday, December 25, 2011. Please limit one entry per person. All the best to you!