I started translating the Good News According to Mark (also known as the Gospel of Mark), in August 2021. In mid-November 2022, I started transferring everything from my journals to the computer — typing it out and making minor edits … Continue reading
I got my love of languages from my Dad. He formally studied Greek and Hebrew during his seminary days, but I also grew up seeing him dabble in Spanish and French and Latin. Not to mention having a strong command … Continue reading
When I was at the Monastery of Christ in the Desert back in February, I spent a good deal of time reading and meditating upon the New Testament Book of James, or, what I’ve come to call “A Letter from … Continue reading
I recently finished reading Weike Wang’s debut novel, Chemistry. It was recommended (in a group setting, some time ago) by my friend Gera. So I kept it on a list of “Books to Read” until I started scrolling through the list last … Continue reading
I try not to get overly-enamored with my personal translation projects. In fact, I’m so low-key that I still haven’t “published” my translation of The Good News According to Mark. Even though it took me a year and a half … Continue reading
New Year’s Resolutions seem to have fallen out of fashion. I can’t even remember seeing any articles or watching any video pointing to the tradition this year (though I guess I have been seeing more advertisements for businesses connected to … Continue reading
I nearly died today. Death by Wordle. It seems like most people (at least most Americans) have heard of it by now. But this game is so simple — but so satisfying when it goes well. And it really does … Continue reading
“I’m sorry, but could you remind me of your name?” My Dad blinked, peered more closely at my face, and flashed a self-deprecating smile. It was all very gentlemanly. He would have done the same thing dozens of times as … Continue reading
I’ve started a new discipline in the last month or so. It’s based around my personal study of the Bible and my translation from Greek to English. Every morning, I copy down two verses from the Greek. I do a … Continue reading
We’ve got a bumper crop of acorns this year. I don’t know how, and I don’t know why. But this year, things are bumping! More than most years. Bump, bump, bump, on the roof of our house. Day and night; … Continue reading