Living Letters - July 21, 2025
A Truth to Believe
How Do We Know the Bible Is True?
Believing that the Bible is true requires faith and help from the Holy Spirit. Here are ten reasons to believe the Bible is all that it says it is and every word is true.
It claims to be God’s Word: The Bible says it comes from God and backs up that claim.
It has one clear message: Even though it was written by about 40 people over 1,500 years, it all fits together perfectly. It tells one big story about God and his salvation through Jesus Christ.
It never contradicts itself: The Bible is consistent from beginning to end.
It is historically accurate: The Bible talks about real people, places, and events that history confirms.
It is scientifically accurate: The Bible includes facts that were true long before people discovered them through science.
It is verified by archeology: No archaeological discovery has ever proven the Bible wrong but instead supports what it says.
It correctly tells the future: The Bible contains prophecies (predictions) that came true exactly as they were written, even hundreds of years later.
It has been carefully preserved: Thousands of ancient copies show the Bible has been passed down accurately over thousands of years.
It changes lives: The Bible has helped millions of people find salvation, hope, peace, and purpose. People believe it so strongly they are willing to live and even die for it.
It shows God’s glory: Through the Bible we behold the glory of God in Jesus Christ and are changed by what we see and believe.
Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. (John 17:17)
Something about Caregiving
To thrive as an ongoing caregiver requires that you reduce your responsibilities. As a culture we typically cram as much as we can into our days until they are bursting at the seems. We say yes to many good things, have no margin, get little actual rest, and often numb our brains with useless and godless content. But if we want to care well for someone, then we must limit what we do. This is because caregiving requires our energy, time, resources, thoughts, and emotions.
If you want to thrive as a caregiver you must be intentional about how you spend your time, where you invest your energy, and what you give mental and emotional space to outside of caregiving. You simply won't last long as a caregiver if you don't. And sadly the one who will pay the price is ultimately the one you love and are caring for. Make the hard choices and prioritize what it means to be a caregiver who lasts.
A Quote
Do you feel alone or abandoned?
Augustine testifies, "I sighed and you heard me. I wavered and you steadied me. I travelled along the broad way of the world, but you did not desert."
As a believer in Christ, God always hears you. He always sustains you. And He is always present with you.
Augustine - Confessions (Book 6)
A Booklist
Prayer and fasting is a blessing as a follower of Christ.
Here are the books we have found most helpful to guide us in thinking, practicing, and maintaining these vital habits.