If you are a praying Christian, Zacharias says, “Your faith in Christ will carry you. If not, you will have to carry your faith—it will become quite exhausting.” He urges new Christians to visit a Christian bookstore to find materials that will help them understand the overall message of the Bible. “You have to have a general picture and backdrop before beginning, otherwise you are not quite sure what you are reading and how to put it into context.” Zacharias also suggests talking to a pastor who