Why does the world need another blog? The truth is, it may not! So, this won’t be just another blog. This will be a blog that seeks to address a growing need in the church today. Despite all the advances that have taken place to make the Bible more accessible, we now live in a time when fewer people allow the Bible to shape their life on a regular basis. This is not just speculation. This is supported by the Barna Research Group in their yearly release on the State of the Bible for 2019 (2020 has not been released yet). In the report it was found that only 5% of the population have a “Bible-centered” life. They define a “Bible-centered” individual as someone who interacts with the Bible “frequently” and in doing so “it is transforming his or her relationships and shaping his or her choices.” While 5% is low, the disturbing part is this is a decrease of 4% from the previous year. Now, this is not to say that the news is all bad. The report did note an increase in the percentage (19% versus 17% in 2018) of those who are identified as “Bible-engaged.” These are individuals who interact with the Bible “frequently” and as a result, “it is transforming their relationship with God and others.”
So, what difference can the Bible actually make? According to the same report, “46 percent of Bible users say they show more loving behavior toward others, and one in three (34%) is more generous with their time, energy or financial resources. Results also show a positive influence on how they treat people of a different race than themselves (62%), their support for refugees (55%), their decisions at work or school (53%) and their decisions about sex and sexuality (49%).” In short, the Bible can have a positive influence in the life of the reader and those with whom he or she interacts. This is where Scripture-Driven Life comes in.
The goal of Scripture-Driven Life is to show how the Bible is uniquely capable of providing time-tested insight that really will enhance a person’s life. While there may be times that a post will highlight the Bible’s richness and depth of meaning, for the most part I want people to see the Bible’s everyday value. People need to see that Scripture really can change their relationships, decision-making skills, job performance, goals, and their overall outlook on life. So for those in need of a fresh start with the Bible or for those who just need some help refocusing, Scripture-Driven Life is here to help!
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