Pat, I don't think of it.  Because it is a paraphrase, I would avoid 
it.  When you read a paraphrase, you are reading someone's opinion 
and not an actual translation.

earlier, Pat Ferguson, wrote:
>Hi Everyone,
>
>I'm considering getting the Message Paraphraised Bible.
>
>What do you all think of it?
>
>Thanks much.
>
>Love and Blessings,
>
>Pat Ferguson

John