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A More Christlike Word: Reading Scripture the Emmaus Way is unavailable, but you can change that!

The Scriptures are an essential aspect of the Christian faith. But we have often equated them with the living Word Himself, even elevating them above the One to whom they point. In doing so, we have distorted their central message—and our view of God. Tragically, this has caused multitudes of people unnecessary doubt, confusion, and pain in their encounters with the Scriptures. Many people...

self-imposed. Dad told me he’d get me a copy regardless, but I insisted on crossing some imagined threshold that would reflect the honor of owning a Bible when so many people did not have that opportunity. I sensed a gravity about handling Scripture. I still do. By the beginning of grade three, I had scoured the entire book of Acts, full of wonder at the apostles’ miracles and courage—and wondering why our church didn’t look much like what I saw there. Then I went on to read and highlight every verse Dad had