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Blogocentric Formulations

by Jeff

Rated: 18+ · Book · Biographical · #1399999

My primary Writing.com blog.

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).

Sometimes I just write whatever I feel like. Other times I respond to prompts, many taken from the following places:

"JAFBG"

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JACE

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?

|π÷∆€¥ 23 Yrs on WDC!

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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Jayne

Jan 5, 2026 at 6:19pm
In response to "2025 Reading List"

Scrolling by on the feed, I missed the 2025 part, then landed on the page and saw 51.

I momentarily thought you planned on reading 51 books in January.

Me:

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February 19, 2026 at 12:18am

#1108726

GOODBYE YESTERDAY

DAY 14

"GOODBYE YESTERDAY"
by ELEVATION RHYTHM

This song is one that I've been playing a lot when I need to feel inspired. ELEVATION RHYTHM is a Christian music collective out of Charlotte, North Carolina and I'm almost positive that I've featured some of their songs in my playlists before. I don't know much about their church specifically other than their worship team, but they manage to come up with great song after great song to, well, elevate people's spirits.

The main verse from the song really resonates with me, almost like a mantra that you can repeat over and over again, as a reminder that today is a new day, and you have the opportunity to leave your past behind you.

Goodbye, yesterday
I'm livin' in the light of a new day
I won't waste another minute in my old ways
Praise the Lord, I've been born again

The secondary verse from the song is also really catchy and a great reminder that God has done incalculable good in our lives and continues to give us something to celebrate.

Again and again and again and again
You rescued me out of the mess I was in
You traded my sorrow for something to sing
Now, I'm dancin' on the grave that I once lived in

More than anything, this is just a feel-good songs that's lifted my spirits more than once this year.

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