Sample passages: From Psalm 23 1 The Lord is my Fierce Protector and my Pastor. I always have more than enough. 2 He offers a resting place for me In his luxurious love. His tracks take me to an oasis of peace, The quiet brook of bliss. 3 That's where he restores and revives my life. He opens before me pathways to God's pleasure, And leads me along in his footsteps of righteousness, So that I can bring honor to his Name. 4 Lord, even when your path takes me through The valley of deepest darkness Fear will never conquer me, for you already have! From Psalm 63 1 O God of my life, I'm lovesick for you in this weary wilderness. I thirst with the deepest longings to love you more, With cravings in my heart that can't be described. Such yearning grips my soul for you, my God! 2 I'm energized every time I enter Your heavenly sanctuary to seek more of your power And drink in more of your glory.

Author Biography

DR. BRIAN SIMMONS is a passionate lover of God. After a dramatic conversion to Christ, Brian knew that God was calling him to go to the unreached people of the world and present the gospel of God's grace to all who would listen. With his wife, Candice, and their three children, he spent eight years in the tropical rain forest of the Darien Province of Panama as a church planter, translator, and consultant. Having been trained in linguistics and Bible translation principles, Brian assisted in the Paya-Kuna New Testament translation project. After his ministry overseas, Brian was instrumental in planting a thriving church in New England (U.S.) and currently travels full time as a speaker and Bible teacher. He is the lead translator of The Passion Translation. DR. BRIAN & CANDICE SIMMONS, together with their three children, spent nearly eight years in the tropical rain forest of the Darien Province of Panama. Brian served as a church planter, translator, and consultant. Brian assisted in the Paya-Kuna New Testament translation project. He is the lead translator of The Passion Translation and is currently translating the Old Testament. Both Brian and Candice travel full time speaking, teaching, and helping churches and leaders grow in Christ.