Kaitlin, I don't want to imply that the way I feel is the same as everyone else. I agree with you that it probably should be different and formal and special. I think this all is just my own problem. I don't think it's anyone's fault, it's just the way I've come into contact and failed to absorb what I was supposed to.

Also, I agree with you on The Message too. I thought it was a joke too. Like really? You can't understand what this verse is saying? Please.

But now, years later, when I struggle with feeling like the Bible is a rich book because it has such bare bones to it... I finally get it. Maybe people don't even need it for the *comprehension* as much as they do the emotion. I don't know. It's just interesting.