Category Archives: The Bible

A NEW TRANSLATION?

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Bob Bjerkaas

There is a story I have been told that may verge on the apocryphal.  I have heard that one of my emigrant Norwegian Great-Grandmothers was somewhat distressed when her Norwegian Lutheran Church in Minnesota switched from using the Norwegian Bible … Continue reading →

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The Boundaries of Knowledge

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Bob Bjerkaas

We all spend much of our lives attempting to discover, move, accommodate, or ignore boundaries.  Toddlers want to see how many times Daddy will pick the spoon up off the floor.  Children wait to see what will happen if they … Continue reading →

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Grandparents’ Bibles

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Bob Bjerkaas

I have inherited two books that I consider priceless. One is an old, black, leather bound King James’ Bible embossed on the front cover with the name Margaret Egstad. On the presentation page it notes that it was given to … Continue reading →

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Nevertheless…

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Bob Bjerkaas

Following Christ and seeking to be faithful to him in your family, your career, and in your neighborhood can be daunting.  Sometimes we feel that the challenges we face are simply too difficult to overcome.  Often we begin some great … Continue reading →

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