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Blogocentric Formulations

Logocentric (adj). Regarding words and language as a fundamental expression of an external reality (especially applied as a negative term to traditional Western thought by postmodernist critics).

Blogocentric (adj). A portmanteau of "blog" and "logocentric" devised by a word nerd with way too much time on his hands.

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Reagana

Feb 22, 2026 at 3:00pm
In response to "GOODBYE YESTERDAY"

I Love their music!! It is always inspiring. Also is a great pick-me-up on the way to and from work.

JACE says Thank You!

Jan 30, 2026 at 11:23am
In response to "Bible Translations & The Winter Olympics"

I have always enjoyed the longer distance running and skiing. The Marathon in Summer Olympics and the 50km Mass Start in the Winter. My wife can't understand how I can watch the same race for several hours. But they are fascinating to me. I like the Downhill Slalom, Bobsled and Luge sports. Attending a Winter Olympics remains on my bucket list.

C'mon Feb 7th.

Witchy Yule Woman

Jan 29, 2026 at 11:13pm
In response to "Bible Translations & The Winter Olympics"

My favorite sporting events in the Winter Olympics are the Luge, Bobsled, Figure Skating and curling. Initially, I thought I would be bored with curling but I'm not. It's fascinating how they determine each glide's angle and potential score.

When my children were younger we built them a luge course, they loved it. We were lucky that winter to have lots of snow to build up the walls and with some help with pallets that we covered with snow, it kept them and the neighborhood kids busy until it warmed up and melted. I was a lot more at ease with the luge course than I was when they decided to try arial jumps off our house roof. Never a dull moment when you live in Maine.

🌻 pwheeler ~ love joy peace

Jan 29, 2026 at 8:10pm
In response to "Bible Translations & The Winter Olympics"

I am reading ESV through the Bible this time. Like you, I've explored a bunch of translations. My church uses NIV but my women's Bible study group (part of the same church) varies based on what Bible study we're doing.

Hope you enjoy the Olympics! I agree that the every four year thing makes them feel more special.

StephBee

Jan 29, 2026 at 6:30pm
In response to "Bible Translations & The Winter Olympics"

I read the New American Bible, which is a Catholic Bible. (NABRE) They include Tobit, Judith, 1 & 2 Maccabees, which generally aren't included in other versions of the Bible. I would be curious to read an orthodox bible or the Ethiopian Bible as I hear they have differences as well.

As for the Olympics, I love the Winter Olympics. I'm just crossing my fingers I have time to watch!

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LightinMind

Jan 29, 2026 at 8:54am
In response to "Bible Translations & The Winter Olympics"

In terms of the original texts the NASB has the best reputation among conservative scholars. It looks at more translations, has a sensible hierarchy of text selection and the best principles for approaching the translation task. It favors original texts when possible. The ESV and NKJV are on a similar level. The Net Bible gives the best overview of the discussions in its commentary. The NIV renders the original text to make it more readable. It is a more functional text which is why many churches use it but it is also less precise. Greek or Russian orthodox are more Septuagint orientated and there is a considerable amount of ethical or emotional rendering to the text.The disadvantage of the NASB is that it loses much of the Hebrew poetical style in its effort to be precise as this does not translate into the English

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Kåre เลียม Enga

Jan 24, 2026 at 10:41am
In response to "The Hardest Part About Being A Christian"

I'm very fortunate to have met some practicing and humble Christians. Truly humble people seek to serve, not attain power and influence. The actions of many Christians make me run the opposite way... as fast as I can.

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lbidler

Jan 24, 2026 at 9:14am
In response to "The Hardest Part About Being A Christian"

In his book, Sit, Walk, Stand, Watchman Nee states: "Nothing has done greater damage to our Christian testimony than our trying to be right and demanding right of others. We become preoccupied with what is and what is not right. We ask ourselves,' Have we been justly or unjustly treated?' and we think thus to vindicate our actions. But that is not our standard. The whole question for us is one of crossbearing".

Jeff, this is an excellent book. Perhaps one for your reading list?

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Jan 5, 2026 at 9:24pm
In response to "2025 Reading List"

Wow! Nicely done! 👍

Jeff

Jan 5, 2026 at 6:31pm
In response to "2025 Reading List"

Jayne

- 51 books in January... just some light reading to ease into the new year.

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January 21, 2013 at 8:33pm

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The Perks of Being A Wallflower

Had a chance to watch THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER at the theater last night. Not only was it great to see it for only $2 at a second-run theater my wife and I found, but the movie itself was excellent. I still haven't seen a lot of movies from last year, but I would easily put this in my Top 3 from 2012. It was written and directed by the author of the novel, and I definitely have to read the book now. Stephen Chbosky did a remarkable job of capturing the awkwardness of adolescence, especially for those of us who had difficulty relating to others and who felt socially awkward. I highly recommend this movie and will report back once I finish the book.

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