The "Best" version of the Bible

Which version of the Bible is the most true to God's original inspired scripture?  This is a common question and can become a point of contention among various denominations. 
I am thankful I was able to see the situation from the outside at a rather young age, and develop my own opinion on the matter outside of parental and authoritative bias.
I used to spend a good deal of time with a young girl named Nafeesa. She was Pakistani and a "Muslim" in the general sense of the word.  Just as many people call themselves "Christians", she was a "Muslim."  One day we got into a discussion about the Qur'an, the "Muslim" bible.  She told me she read the whole thing. (There is only one version of the Qur'an) I knew she didn't speak the language, but she could read it. 
You read the whole thing? I asked.
Yes.
Did you understand it?
No, but that doesn't matter because if you read it it makes you a better muslin.
I was baffled thinking maybe she didnt understand my question (English wasn't her first language either).
So you just like, read the sounds?
Right. the whole thing.  She was so proud.  It didn't make sense. 

dlsaj sdhl  djfuj dfjhi hurbgk solifr  dehfkjmj dhf ksj ief   There, did that make you get to know me better? Does reading those letters give you more understanding?

I immediately applied this view to OUR Bible, like God was opening my mind saying LOOK! IM TRYING TO TEACH YOU SOMETHING!!

What good is having as close to the original translation as possible if the person doesnt understand it? How does that make them a better christian. Sure, there are instances of divine understanding, but this is a gift like any other, and God does not give it to everyone.

So I think as Christians we should encourage others to read what they can understand and absorb.  Once you are more seasoned, go ahead, reach higher, read the KJV and see if you can find new meanings in the semantics. 

Once you have read that, REACH HIGHER! Learn Latin or Hebrew or Greek by reading the Bible in those languages.  Read it in unoriginal languages, because all languages have words we dont use in English that may give a verse a whole new meaning you never thought of!

I think ALL versions of the Bible are the best version of the Bible, because GOD wrote them ALL.  He is inspired and he wants us to understand him, why else would he have given it to us in the first place?

Just wanted to add an new twist on an old point of view, hope you received from it. <3

Hot summer days

Sometimes there is nothing better on these hot summer days than laying in the sun by or in the pool and just letting it all go.  Today was the first time in a long time I just felt soooooo relaxed.  It was lovely.

What do you do to cool off on days such as this?

So difficult to believe...

It's so difficult to believe this tiny, wonderful

person has been in our lives for 

over a year and a half.

As his vocabulary and curiosity grows,

parenting gets gradually more frightening.

We constantly wonder and pray if we are

"Doing things right."

I know that if we work hard and continue to seek God's guidance

He will grow up to be an awesome man of God.

Where we fall short God will fill in the cracks,

if only we ask him.

I am still so very grateful for this wonderful blessing.

I worry about being able to love the next one as much as I adore him.

He truly is my world.

Greyson's hiding spot...

He likes to hide in his toy box because then he can reach all of his toys :-) such a smartie.

Duckie baby- back before Greyson's first Easter

Dont just chase your dreams, hunt them.

So my cousin, Carly is going to try out for American Idol tomorrow.  She has been performing since she was little and loves to sing.  She really is a great singer too.  I am so excited and so proud that she is able to chase her dream like this.  Any extra prayers you could send her way would be very appreciated.  I will keep you posted if you make it and hopefully you all can see for yourselves one day just how talented she really is :-)
I have been really emotional and excited for her ever since I found out and it has got me to thinking, I need to work harder to pursue my dreams.  Yes, one of my dreams is to get a bachelor's degree and yes, I am in school.  Two of my biggest dreams are already accomplished, marriage and motherhood.
I have always wanted to publish a book, though, and haven't written creatively in months.  I have always, always, always KNOWN I am supposed to pursue full time missions in Mexico.  I know we are not ready for this yet, but I have not been keeping up on my Spanish like I ought to.
I am realizing more and more, in order to reach your goals, you can't just chase your dreams, you need to hunt them.
Don't just chase your dreams, My friends. HUNT THEM!

My World

My beautiful China doll

She is my first baby, 

no one can tell me otherwise. 

Saw this and loved it!

The best thing about motherhood...

Being a mother has its ups and downs just like any job.  It is one of the most important jobs there is, however, as someone's life depends on it.  Your parenting will effect every person that your child effects, as they grow to an adult and beyond. 
The job description for a mother is longer than any other job you could find.  It requires patience, quick-thinking, sympathy, compassion, faith, wits, love, humor, flexibility (both physical and mental), punctuality, selflessness, and much, much more.  Many of these are qualities we learn and grow in as we go. 
One of the best things about being a mother, however, is ALWAYS, no matter what happens all day, no matter how messy the house is, or how you fell short in your patience or quick-thinking, you can always go to bed knowing that that one little person loves you and depends on you more than anyone else in the world.  That's a pretty awesome feeling.

My Handsome Prince