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Dry Desert
St. Paul's Manna Blog

He humbled you by letting you hunger, then by feeding you with manna... in order to make you understand that one does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.
(Deuteronomy 8:3)

  • Rev. Helena Martin
    • Feb 23

Verse of the Week 2/25: Isaiah 41:10

NRSV: Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.


CEB: Don’t fear, because I am with you; don’t be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will surely help you; I will hold you with my righteous strong hand.


The NRSV is the New Revised Standard Version, which is the academic standard for biblical translation. The Common English Bible is a more accessible translation. Both are approved for use during worship in the Episcopal Church.

  • Rev. Helena Martin
    • Feb 16

Verse of the Week 2/18: Psalm 121:1-2

Book of Common Prayer: I lift up my eyes to the hills; from where is my help to come? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth.


CEB: I raise my eyes toward the mountains. Where will my help come from? My help comes from the Lord,the maker of heaven and earth.


The Book of Common Prayer translation was updated for the 1979 prayer book. The Common English Bible is a more accessible translation. Both are approved for use during worship in the Episcopal Church.


  • Rev. Helena Martin
    • Feb 9

Verse of the Week 2/11: Psalm 118:14

Book of Common Prayer: The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.


CEB: The Lord was my strength and protection; he was my saving help!


The Book of Common Prayer translation was updated for the 1979 prayer book. The Common English Bible is a more accessible translation. Both are approved for use during worship in the Episcopal Church.


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