A few days ago I told that I actually agree with Bill Maher that the Bible is full of seemingly ridiculous ideas and stories. Much of it I believe in faith, but I believe it nonetheless and want share with you why I believe it and don’t feel like I have to check my brain in at the door in the process.
- Something truly unexplainable has happened in my heart, mind, and soul. Details here.
- Time and time and time again the words within it have helped sustain and guide my life like no other book or sacred text in the world.
- I love Jesus and believe that the Old Testament is a book the foretells of His coming and the New Testament displays His life, ministry, and those that came to tell others all about Him.
- It’s challenging. The Bible is not a feel-good book full of simple, easy anecdotes, but is an amazingly challenging book that pushes us way outside of our comfort zone!
- It’s actually exciting. The Bible is full of courageous, risk-taking, adventurous men, women, families, and communities that take bold stands for the God they love.
- It’s Alive! While the actual words of the Bible may remain the same, its applications mean something fresh and new to me every single day.
- Some of the greatest thinkers, leaders, and freedom fighters in the history of the world were changed by it.
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Keep 'em coming Shaun! People just can't understand the power of a changed life. It's just like the blind man in John 9:25, He replied, "Whether he is a sinner or not, I don't know. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!" Only for us it's, "It may sound ridiculous to you. One thing I do know. I was blind but now I see!" Amen Brother!