Beatriz's review
The One Year Bible, Catholic Edition
by Tyndale House
Beatriz's review
The One Year Bible, Catholic Edition by Tyndale House
Beatriz's review
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When I was in my 2-3 year of college, I decided I was going to read The Bible. I got sidetracked after Genesis… Ha ha ha! My grandmother asked me if I was crazy for wanting to read it. She was a very pious woman, with an amazing faith and a strong respect for God. But she told me “The old testament is too violent, and I think Moses was a little cuckoo.”* - I know she was joking, but my mom almost flipped on her chair and went “Mother!” He he…
Years have passed and I’ve read The Bible “au besoin” when I’ve felt like it, and when I have had the need for words of comfort. I rely on the Psalms mostly for their encouraging message of God’s wisdom and kindness. I have turned to the word of God in moments of despair and doubt, and I’ve always found answers to my questions. I guess that is what faith is about. The Bible was written by men who claimed to be inspired by God. I am not the one who question that, and although I believe many people have distorted the scrip...more
Years have passed and I’ve read The Bible “au besoin” when I’ve felt like it, and when I have had the need for words of comfort. I rely on the Psalms mostly for their encouraging message of God’s wisdom and kindness. I have turned to the word of God in moments of despair and doubt, and I’ve always found answers to my questions. I guess that is what faith is about. The Bible was written by men who claimed to be inspired by God. I am not the one who question that, and although I believe many people have distorted the scrip...more