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    International Translation Day Honors St. Jerome's Legacyโ—Happy International Translation Day! Celebrating an Essential Literary Art. The date was chosen by the United Nations toMmastodonCultureBooks333 h ago

    International Translation Day is being celebrated, marking the United Nations-designated date honoring translators worldwide. The day coincides with the feast of St. Jerome, the patron saint of translators, who translated the Bible into Latin in a version known as the Vulgate. Readers and literary organisations are using the occasion to highlight translation as an essential literary art that brings books across languages and cultures.

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    'The Inner Game of Tennis' finds fresh relevance in modern mindsetโ–ผโ€˜The Inner Game of Tennisโ€™, a sports psychology bible, finds its modern mindsetโœ‰newsSportTennis4 h ago

    W. Timothy Gallwey's 1974 classic 'The Inner Game of Tennis', long considered a foundational text of sports psychology, is enjoying renewed attention as athletes and coaches embrace its ideas about quieting the mind and trusting instinct over overthinking. The book's emphasis on self-awareness and mental calm aligns closely with today's mindfulness-driven approach to performance, prompting fresh discussion of its teachings.

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    'The Inner Game of Tennis' finds new life in modern sports psychologyโ—โ€˜The Inner Game of Tennisโ€™, a sports psychology bible, finds its modern mindset - The Athleticโœ‰newsSportSports31 min ago

    W. Timothy Gallwey's 1974 book 'The Inner Game of Tennis', long considered a foundational text of sports psychology, is being reexamined as its ideas about quieting the mind and trusting instinct align with today's mental performance coaching. The Athletic traces how athletes and coaches across sports now draw on its principles, decades after publication.

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    Critics Ask Why the Bible Contains No Scientific Revelationsโ–ผTheists: If the # Bible had the God character simply state that the earth revolves around the sun, or there are things cMmastodonScience34 h ago

    A comment circulating on social media challenges believers by arguing that if the Bible had stated verifiable scientific factsโ€”such as the Earth revolving around the Sun or the existence of germsโ€”it would constitute evidence for God's existence. The writer claims no discovery attributable to modern science appears in holy books, reigniting a familiar debate between religious believers and sceptics over whether scripture should contain knowledge beyond its era.

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    The Fermi Paradox, the question of why no alien life has been detected despite the vastness of the universe, is being examined from a Christian perspective. Creationist ministry Answers in Genesis argues the Bible is silent on extraterrestrial life, suggesting Earth and humanity hold unique centrality in God's creation. The debate highlights an ongoing effort to reconcile faith with modern cosmology and the search for life beyond Earth.

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    Philippians 4:13 verse shared as source of daily inspirationโ—I love sharing Bible verses that inspire and uplift. One of my favorites is Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things throuMmastodonWorldReligion18 h ago

    A Bible newsletter shared Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me," describing it as a powerful reminder of the strength found in faith, and asked readers to name their own favorite verses. The post frames well-known scripture as daily encouragement and invites others to share the passages that inspire and uplift them most.

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    Digital Tools Reshaping How Churches Run Ministryโ–ผChurch Technology: How Digital Tools Are Shaping Ministryโœ‰newsTechnology1 d ago

    Christian Standard has published a feature examining how churches are adopting digital tools, from streaming services and online giving to apps for Bible study and congregation management. The piece argues that technology is no longer optional for ministries but a core part of how they reach and serve members. It reflects a wider conversation among church leaders about balancing digital convenience with traditional in-person worship and community life.

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    Woman vows to change her grumpy attitude as she agesโ—โ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธ๐Ÿชฝ๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿชฝ๐Ÿ•Š๏ธโœ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‘โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿ’’๐Ÿ›๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ˜ฎ๏ธ๐ŸคโœŒ๏ธ๐Ÿ™‡โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿฆš๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’Œ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ’โ€โ™€๏ธ*[FRIENDS I FEEL THE NEED TO CHANGE MY ATTITUDE!*{{{ESPECIALLY AS I AGE!*MmastodonWorldReligion12 h ago

    A woman has publicly shared her resolution to change her attitude, saying that as she ages and struggles with her health, she finds herself grumpier than usual towards people. Pointing to a Bible passage, Colossians 4:1-6, she frames the effort in faith terms, leaning on Jesus, the Holy Spirit and themes of peace, kindness and love in a post decorated with religious and heart emojis.

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    'The Inner Game of Tennis' Finds a Modern Mindset Audienceโ—'The Inner Game of Tennis', a sports psychology bible, finds its modern mindset https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/753182MmastodonSportSports08 h ago

    W. Timothy Gallwey's 1974 book 'The Inner Game of Tennis', long considered a foundational text of sports psychology, is being revisited as its ideas about quieting the mind and self-talk find new relevance among today's athletes and mindset coaching. The classic has influenced competitors well beyond tennis and continues to shape how modern performance psychology is taught and applied.

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    Another Well Ministries Shares 'Iron Sharpeneth Iron' Devotionalโ—Iron Sharpeneth Iron Read todayโ€™s devotional from Another Well Ministries: https:// ift.tt/zrXPpj9 # Devotional # BibleSMmastodonWorldReligion08 h ago

    Another Well Ministries has published a new daily devotional titled 'Iron Sharpeneth Iron', a phrase drawn from the biblical proverb about mutual encouragement and growth among believers. The ministry shared the devotional link with its audience under devotional and Bible study tags, inviting readers to reflect on the passage for their daily faith practice.

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    Korean Jikji, Not Gutenberg Bible, Is Oldest Movable Type Bookโ—The Oldest Book Printed with Movable Type is Not The Gutenberg Bible: Jikji, a Collection of Korean Buddhist Teachings, Predated It By 78 Years and It's Now Digitized Onlineโœ‰newsCultureBooks7 h ago

    The Jikji, a Korean collection of Buddhist teachings printed in 1377, is recognized as the oldest surviving book printed with movable metal type, predating the Gutenberg Bible by 78 years. The text has now been digitized and made available online, letting readers view a landmark of printing history long overshadowed by its European successor.

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    Bible verse on endurance and the gospel shared onlineโ–ผ๐Ÿค—โ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธ๐Ÿชฝ๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿชฝโœ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ’ฆโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’’๐Ÿ›๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’—๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’ซ๐ŸŒŽ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’’๐Ÿ›๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿค—[Jesus answered!*โ€œBut the one who endures to the end will be saved!*& this gospelMmastodonWorldReligion11 d ago

    A heavily emoji-decorated post quoting Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew โ€” that the one who endures to the end will be saved, and that the gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed to all nations before the end comes โ€” is circulating on social media. The message carries an evangelical, end-times tone and appears to be repeated repeatedly by the same account.

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    Believers Urged to 'Count It All Joy' in Trialsโ—๐Ÿค—โ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธ๐Ÿชฝ๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿชฝ๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’ซ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŒŽ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿ’—๐Ÿ’’๐Ÿ›๐Ÿฉโœ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ’ฆโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿค—*Count it all joy!*my brothers!*& SISTERS!*when you meet trials of various kinds!*foMmastodonWorldReligion01 d ago

    A devotional message quoting the opening of the Epistle of James is being shared online, urging 'brothers and sisters' to count it all joy when facing trials of various kinds. The passage teaches that the testing of faith produces steadfastness, and that steadfastness, when allowed its full effect, makes a person perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

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    Commenter argues self-fulfilling prophecy is not prophecyโ—@ chrissbiblenewsletter A prophecy is not a prophecy if people who are aware of it actively work to make it come true. TMmastodonWorldReligion11 d ago

    A religious commentator argues that a prophecy loses its meaning when believers who know about it actively work to bring it about, calling that a plan rather than a prediction. The remark criticizes those who supposedly crave end-times scenarios, saying any such outcome would result from human action, not divine foretelling.

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    Believers share uplifting Bible verse Philippians 4:13โ—I love sharing Bible verses that inspire and uplift. Today, I want to highlight Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things tMmastodonWorldReligion021 h ago

    A Christian writer is drawing attention to Philippians 4:13, 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,' describing it as a reminder that faith helps overcome any challenge, and inviting others to name the verses that inspire them. The verse is one of the most quoted in the Bible, often cited for encouragement during difficult times.

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    Devotional message urges patience on the Lord in hard timesโ—Wait patiently on the Lord, even when it's difficult. โ  โ  # bible # jesus # hope # bibleverse # verseoftheday # pray # cMmastodonWorldReligion023 h ago

    A religious ministry is sharing a devotional encouragement to wait patiently on God even when circumstances are difficult. The message, rooted in Bible verses about hope and perseverance, is aimed at Christian readers looking for daily spiritual guidance and prayer support. It forms part of a regular stream of faith-based content offering scriptural comfort to believers.

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    Posters Share Matthew 24 Prophecy About End Timesโ—๐Ÿค—โ˜๏ธ๐ŸŒˆโ˜๏ธ๐Ÿชฝ๐Ÿ˜‡๐Ÿชฝโœ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ’ฆโค๏ธโ€๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ’’๐Ÿ›๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿซถ๐Ÿฉต๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿซ‚๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ•Š๏ธ๐Ÿ’—๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ’ซ๐ŸŒŽ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿค—(JESUS As he sat on the Mount of Olives!*the disciples came to him privately!*saying!MmastodonWorldReligion11 d ago

    Social media users are posting the Bible verse Matthew 24:3-14, in which Jesus, seated on the Mount of Olives, is asked privately by his disciples when the end of the age will come and what sign will precede his return. The passages, along with emoji and hashtags about enduring to the end, are being shared within Christian devotional circles.