What happened to me as [my translation of the Gospels] progressed was that the figure of Jesus emerged more and more clearly, and in a way unexpectedly.
The drama of Jesus' crucifixion can stir even those who don't consider themselves believers. And the spiritual facts leading to his resurrection can lift us to new hope and healing.
Feelings of worthlessness and insignificance have a way of undermining hope. That's why we need to deepen our appreciation of what it means to be the sons and daughters of God.
Along with new theories about genetics and bioengineering come questions about what shapes the futures—for individuals and for humanity as a whole. In the search for answers, don't we need the guidance found in the Bible's timeless truth?
Sometimes it can look as though we're stuck with a very troublesome status quo. But this writer found that a better understanding of God and His creation revealed new possibilities.
