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I've had this idea in my head for a "product." I use Obsidian daily to do my own Bible Study. Currently, the only Bible versions you can legally download to Obsidian are those in the public domain (think King James Version). I'd like to produce a version that has more modern translations like NIV, NRSV, etc. and include the Bible Study templates that I love using with my current setup.
To create something like this, I have to get copyright clearance/usage rights and I "assumed" it would be too hard. I put assumed in air quotes there because I never really tried. I just stopped at that step thinking that there would be no chance I'd ever be able to get copyright clearance for using multiple versions of the Bible.
While the question of whether I'll get clearance remains up in the air, I requested access to the first version I want to use yesterday. Turns out, it was easy enough that I did the request from my phone. A quick Google gave me a plan for submitting additional requests for usage over the course of the week.
Sometimes we make a task out to be so incredibly hard that we spend more time worrying about it than we actually need to do the task. So, what do you need to stop thinking about and start doing? Hit reply and let me know if you're reading this in email or drop a comment in Circle and let's continue the conversation.
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Some Other Things You Might Find Interesting
What I Published This Week
While I shared this last week, I'm still so incredibly excited about it, I have to share it again! I've launched a new class - Off The Clock, On Purpose. It's all about preparing for the financial independence stage of life - whatever that looks like for you. What makes this class different from any other retirement/financial independence class that I've found is that it goes beyond the number to building a plan - based in your identity and values - about what you want life to look when you reach financial independence and no longer need to work in the traditional workforce.
I'm so excited about this course. It is an eight week course and begins on August 3. This initial cohort I'm running for just $99 per person and you get lifetime access to the course. Learn more and join the course today.
What's Coming Up?
- I usually only share my sermons after I preach them, but I thought I'd share here that I'll be preaching this coming Sunday, July 12, at Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Noblesville, Indiana. The service begins at 10 a.m. and we'd love to have you join us.
- As usual, there are lots of things happening in the I Wanna Be Me When I Grow Up Community. Come and join us for these free events.
July 08, 2026 09:00
(Eastern Time (US & Canada))
Need to "get organized"? Avoiding making calls to doctors, lawyers, insurance, or others? Need to get prepared for taxes? Come join us for a Facts of Life Book Power Hour. Log on at the start time, declare your intention, and then I'll put on some music (breakout rooms will be available for those who prefer to work in silence) and we'll all work for about 50 minutes. At the end of the hour, celebrate your progress with others.
July 15, 2026 10:00
(Eastern Time (US & Canada))
Do you want to get a better handle on your finances? If so, join me for a free one hour workshop to talk all things money. This is a great time to hold your own financial date with yourself (which I talk about in the Facts of Life Book Course). Get financial questions answered, see software tools like YNAB in action, or just chat about money. This is a judgment free zone so come with your questions.
July 17, 2026 12:00
(Eastern Time (US & Canada))
Join us for the bi-weekly Obsidian Office Hours Session.
Office Hours are a time to ask questions about Obsidian. If you have a question, reply to the event with your questions - or attend live and you can get your question answered in the session.
When appropriate, office hours sessions will be recorded and the recording posted here.
The Residence
My form filling came at a cost of not paying full attention to the show we were re-watching (more on my inattention in next week's article). The Residence is a whodunit that is witty, charming, and smart. We loved it when we watched it originally and decided to put it back on this weekend. I had a few gaps in attention (obviously), but that was my fault and not the fault of the writing, set design, acting, etc. If you've not watched The Residence and you like a comedic whodunit, then this is definitely for you.
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