{"id":4084,"date":"2019-11-05T20:40:36","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T20:40:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wpmu.azurewebsites.net\/nlt\/?p=4084"},"modified":"2021-12-08T09:21:26","modified_gmt":"2021-12-08T09:21:26","slug":"finding-roots-in-gods-word","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/2019\/11\/05\/finding-roots-in-gods-word\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Roots in God\u2019s Word"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/10\/Untitled-design-8.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4085\" width=\"332\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/10\/Untitled-design-8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/10\/Untitled-design-8-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/10\/Untitled-design-8-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/10\/Untitled-design-8-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As the son of a marine, Joshua grew up moving from military\nbase to military base. Rarely having time to catch his breath, let alone put\ndown roots, he moved from one location to the next feeling alone and unable to\nconnect, especially when it came to church. From talking to the base chaplain\nto going to local churches, he kept getting discouraged and gave up on church for\nseveral years. Until he found Cherry Point Baptist Church, a loving community that\nencouraged him to find out why he believed what he believed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAfter I was saved, I wanted to learn all that I could about\nthe Bible. When I heard about the New Living Translation (NLT) my curiosity was\npiqued. Reading the NLT has brought a sense of vividness and clarity. I have\nread lots of translations, but keep coming back to the NLT,\u201d said Joshua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joshua\u2019s enthusiasm for God\u2019s Word continues to grow and he\ncan\u2019t keep it to himself. He leads a multigenerational Bible study at his\nchurch and has become an active member in a local community feeding program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/09\/story-tlb-nlt-705x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3969\" width=\"349\" height=\"506\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe live in a world filled with competing ideas. Not only reading\nbut understanding the Bible helps people find their way. If they aren\u2019t in the\nBible, they are putting themselves at risk. I know, because it happened to me,\u201d\nsaid Joshua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From past experiences Joshua learned the importance of\ndiscernment and finding truth in God\u2019s Word, not in the world around you. In\nhis Bible study he helps others understand that too. It\u2019s not only about reading\nthe Word, it\u2019s about studying it and applying it to our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cReadability helps a person to understand what God is\ntelling them. If a translation is hard to read and understand, I\u2019ve seen people\nstruggle when asked to read aloud or feel frustrated that they don\u2019t\nunderstand. I\u2019ve had that experience in my own study, finding myself mentally\nrephrasing or using a dictionary to try to understand some of the words. I\nwonder how many people have given up reading the Bible when faced with these\nissues?\u201d said Joshua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Making sure that doesn\u2019t happen has become paramount to Joshua.\nThe NLT is used every week in the Bible study Joshua leads to make concepts\nclear and help people feel confident while reading God\u2019s Word. He has also found\nthat the NLT is a great way to engage with people who attend a local feeding\nministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/10\/classroom.jpg-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4086\" width=\"323\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/10\/classroom.jpg-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/10\/classroom.jpg-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/10\/classroom.jpg-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/10\/classroom.jpg-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/10\/classroom.jpg.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Called Loaves and Fishes, this ministry invites community\nmembers to a free meal. Volunteers bring hot meals and desserts and they talk\nto people around the tables. The evening includes a short devotional, Scripture\nreading, and a time of prayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/10\/speaking-at-bridge.jpg.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4087\" width=\"234\" height=\"311\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/10\/speaking-at-bridge.jpg.jpg 756w, https:\/\/wpmu3.northcentralus.cloudapp.azure.com\/nlt\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/10\/speaking-at-bridge.jpg-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI started attending as a visitor, and now I\u2019m a volunteer. I\ngive the devotional, but I also hand out plates, set up the tables, and help\nwherever I can. Just being a listening ear or extra pair of hands to someone\nwho needs it is a powerful ministry,\u201d said Joshua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cReading the NLT gives me a sense of peace. I feel I can turn off the distractions of the world around me and just pray, read, and ask God for wisdom,\u201d said Joshua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/2MIEXBM\">Explore New Living Translation Bibles<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the son of a marine, Joshua grew up moving from military base to military base. Rarely having time to catch his breath, let alone put down roots, he moved from one location to the next feeling alone and unable to connect, especially when it came to church. 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