by Linda Gari | Jul 27, 2021 | News, Official Blog
A few months ago, I wrote about the Shekgalagari New Testament translation reaching its final stages. It would have been more accurate to say the team was approaching the end of the third stage of the translation process. This involved taking the New Testament draft...
by Linda Gari | Jul 20, 2021 | News, Official Blog
In just a few days, over 10,000 athletes will participate in the 2020 Summer Olympics. Every one of them devoted considerable time, energy and resources towards the goal of winning a medal for their country and being named best in the world in their chosen events. As...
by Linda Gari | Jul 13, 2021 | News, Official Blog
“Transition is hard,” says Dr. Chris Pluger. Chris and his wife Janine are finishing their preparations for a new assignment with Lutheran Bible Translators. They sold their house in June but won’t leave for Ethiopia until August. In the meantime, “We’re wandering...
by Linda Gari | Jul 6, 2021 | News, Official Blog
Why is the plural of house houses but the plural of mouse mice? Why is geese the plural of goose but the plural of moose is moose? Those with a background in linguistics and etymology can explain that it has to do with word origins, word development, abnormal and...
by Linda Gari | Jun 29, 2021 | News, Official Blog
March 21, September 30, April 27, July 4, August 10, and September 16 all have something in common. They are the dates Namibia, Botswana, Sierra Leone, the U.S., Ecuador, and Papua New Guinea celebrate their independence, the day their countries and citizens received...
