OUR FAVORITE SITES: Finding Elim

While "Reverend Fun" is our favorite church-based comic on the web, Finding Elim has to be a close second. Starring a somewhat clueless pastor, it chronicles the foibles and fun of a small town church. If you need a laugh, click on over

OUR FAVORITE SITES: RZIM.Org

If you are a Christian and an intellectual, it is likely that you have heard of Ravi Zecharias. He is a pillar in both the area of apologetics (i.e. intellectually defending the Christian faith) and in the area of worldwide evangelism. If you are interested in how the Bible and Christianity intersect with philosophy and science, you owe it to yourself to head over to RZIM.Org to check out his collection of writings, and the many free resources including a weekly podcast of his radio address. (If you are a Norma Jean fan, try to get thru the classical music in the opening. Trust me, it's worth the wait.)

OUR FAVORITE SITES: World's Greatest Stories

Did you know we have a minor celebrity right here at Calvary Church? Our very own Mr. George Sarris is an actor renowned for his acting which brings the truths of God's Word to life through oral interpretation and dramatic presentations! He has presented at Bible Quizzing events before, and puts on a show at Calvary every year or so. (And he is a father of 4 former Trumbull quizzers!) Consider clicking thru to his "World's Greatest Stories" site and taking a look - and giving a listen - to his work.

OUR FAVORITE SITES: Bible.Org

There are a lot of sites out there offering Bible resources, but one of the best is good old Bible.Org. This site has been around since QuizPad was first introduced, and is still an invaluable source for book overviews, commentaries, blog posts, and general discussion. You can spend a minute or days at this site soaking up the knowledge. Click on over to check it out.

OUR FAVORITE SITES: Online Parallel Bible

The NIV is a great translation - which is why we use it for Bible Quizzing - but it is important when studying the Bible to realize that we are NOT reading it in its original writing. Thus, sometimes the translators have to use an English word that perhaps doesn't perfectly capture the original. (For example, imagine trying to explain to a French speaker the meaning of the word "cool" - do you communicate the literal meaning of being cold, the slang meaning of being trendy, or the informal meaning of being unemotional?) So, it is useful sometimes to be able to compare different translations as you study scripture, to see how different translators handled the same verse. But how do you gain access to lots of translations without going broke?

Consider the online parallel bible which gives you access to over 40 translations plus dictionaries and commentaries. It is a great FREE resource for any student.

OUR FAVORITE SITES: Art & the Bible

This week, I'll be highlighting some of our favorite Bible-themed websites for your summer enjoyment.

The Bible has acted as a muse for artists for thousands of years now, inspiring them with stories of great men and women, great acts of God, and amazing scenes from all over history. ArtBible.Info is a great site which collects together many of the greatest pieces of art that relate to the Bible in one place. It then lists them by book and chapter, so you can easily locate a painting or piece of stained glass that pertains to what you are studying. Click on thru to see what the masters have produced in service of The Master.