The beauty of a belief in God
Bishop Jerry shares this excellent article written by a good friend in Birmingham, Alabama - Bucky Wood: "I present the following thoughts, not as a trite and inept attempt at a sermon, but as an example of the benefits of faith, the beauty of a belief in God, and the consequences of that belief. Even most non-believers recognize that a culture of faith and belief in God adds value to society. Kids are (perhaps) raised better, people in general understand better the differences between good and bad behaviors, and those in such an environment see that "doing for others" leads to a happier life. It nurtures a fellowship also, and that adds value to one's life. Shouldn't the primary reason to believe in God, and a risen Christ as His Son, is that it is the truth? Shouldn't that fact, alone, be sufficient as a motivation for our faith? While it is an engaging prospect that such a belief allows for, and entitles us to, an everlasting life, that benefit should ...