I want to get closer to God this year. Growing up my mom used to be the backbone of how I was raised in the faith but over the years we had conflicts on a lot of things and I had to sever ties with them entirely for my own good. I do not want my faith to be dependent on her like that anymore because I have different, affirming beliefs now and I want to grow on in on my own.

After all, it is God who has been with me through my entire life through thick and thin ever since I gave my heart to Him since I was a little kid. I want to remember that and want to grow closer.

I haven’t been reading the Bible since I stopped talking to them but I kept the faith in my heart and it’s been a long time. The other day I just happened to be at the book store where they had a large Bible collections and thought I could probably get a new Bible that has a loving translation but I couldn’t find any.

All the Bibles I’ve opened to Leviticus 18:22 were hurtful. I really thought the world has changed but apparently not much. KJV, NIV, NLT, ESV and NASB. All of it were hurtful.

I heard there’s a new RSV revision that is more inclusive and par with current society but I didn’t find any.

I am a long time reader of NIV, I grew up on it. I’d love to know if you have any suggestions for me.

Thank you

Happy New Year 2024 ❤️

Edit: Leviticus, not Luke