Updated History of the World English Bible
I just updated the history of the World English Bible on eBible.org.
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Cryptocurrency and Money
I have loosely followed the development of cryptocurrencies from the beginning, like way back when they were being discussed as a possibility on the cypherpunks mailing list. The cryptography, the block chains, and the whole concept of a truly decentralized system that allows people to trade and store value in an auditable and secure fashion …
Read More Cryptocurrency and MoneyMissionary Support: Good, Bad, and Ugly
Do you know what was the hardest thing for me in becoming a missionary? It wasn’t the culture stress. It wasn’t the transience and frequent moving. It wasn’t dealing with international borders and political restrictions. It wasn’t tribal warfare and crime. It wasn’t language learning. It wasn’t having a missionary job that is different than …
Read More Missionary Support: Good, Bad, and UglyPut your own oxygen mask on first.
Do you want to know a good life hack that will help you be more effective and successful? Have you ever, like me, felt overwhelmed or burned out? Do you struggle to prove your self-worth? Pastor Shaun gave me some good advice: “Put your own oxygen mask on first.” Of course, he wasn’t just talking …
Read More Put your own oxygen mask on first.OSIS, XSFM, XSEM, and Typewriters
When was the last time you used a typewriter? I treasured my typewriter 45 years ago, but I don’t miss it, now. There are much better ways to write. In the same way, different ways of encoding Bible translations into computer files keep evolving. Holding the eternal Word of God in something so ephemeral as …
Read More OSIS, XSFM, XSEM, and TypewritersHome Office Heroes
“For as his share is who goes down to the battle, so shall his share be who stays with the baggage. They shall share alike.”—King David (See 1 Sam. 30 for the context.) Today, I’m feeling particularly grateful for the unsung missionary heroes that form a vital link between our beloved partners and our ministry. …
Read More Home Office HeroesBible coloring books!
Free PDF downloads of Bible coloring books are available at MrMacBible.com. You can also buy printed coloring books there. Jesus loves children, and this is one good way to let them know about how awesome our loving God is!
Read More Bible coloring books!Bicycling up Mount Haleakala
I’m blessed to live on the slopes of Mount Haleakala. If I want to ride a bike, there is not much level ground to ride on. Therefore, I embrace the hill climb! It is great exercise, the scenery is awesome, and it is fun. If I go uphill first, then get tired, the return trip …
Read More Bicycling up Mount HaleakalaBalance
How do you organize your life? How do you choose how to spend your time and resources? What are your guiding principles? Years ago, I tried to organize my life based on “priorities“. That didn’t work very well. You see, in real life, there is never just one thing that absolutely, positively needs to be …
Read More BalanceConquering Clutter
It starts innocently enough. We get stuff as presents. We buy stuff. We trade for stuff. We make stuff. We accumulate stuff. We spend time on hobbies. We spend time on work. We spend time on family and friends. We spend time on TV and social media. We spend time on recreation. We take on …
Read More Conquering ClutterBible Flow
A Papua New Guinean youth watched me intently over the half-wall of the church where I was working in rural Madang Province. The pastor there had given me permission to come there to charge my computer’s batteries and work from time to time. At that time, there was no Internet access or cell phone service, …
Read More Bible FlowHow to Translate the Holy Bible
Why?I am sometimes asked what it would take to do a Bible translation project like the World English Bible. The first question that comes to mind is “Why?” Why do you want to get involved in Bible translation? Why do you want to translate the Holy Bible into the language and dialect you are anticipating …
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