Have you ever noticed that about movies and television series spin-offs – the original is usually the best version? I think the same thing applies to the Bible.

I saw another article about another book about Jesus this morning, by an author who has written other books about the Bible and even contributed to a popular ‘theme’ styled Study Bible.

It’s probably a good read, but it’s not The Book. It’s doesn’t sound like spiritual ‘junk food’ – Christian book stores are full of those too, and they’re usually the best sellers. Si it will probably do well, but not make the author a bazillion bucks.

I have a modest library of books that aren’t The Book, even some of the ‘junk food’. A lot of years have taught me that the Original is still the best.

I think that’s because God wrote it