Shannon's Corner

   SHANNON’S CORNER What a beautiful blessing from God is the gift of friendship.   Those folks who not only love you but know you, a deep connection.     I spent a few days with my friend, Fanny, and her family.     I got to be a part of her everyday life, participating in her women’s bible study, helping her to m ake papa relleno (stuffed mashed potato), staying up late talking, and finishing the final edits of the book, The Invitation into Spanish.     In translating this book, Fanny and I talked about how we felt the weight and responsibility of staying true to the author’s message yet in a way that makes sense to the audience.     It gave us a small glimpse into the work of Bible translators as they translate God’s Word into the various languages so people can read and understand God’s word. Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Sunday can be described as riding a roller coaster where your emotions and thoughts are at times the lowest of...