Fools, Liars, Cheaters, and Other Bible Heroes

Download or read book Fools, Liars, Cheaters, and Other Bible Heroes written by Barbara Hosbach and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-02 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fools, Liars, Cheaters, and Other Bible Heroes" explores the diverse stories of 28 men and women of the Bible. Each chapter describes a different figure from Scripture and their unique combination of strengths, weaknesses, and circumstances. Through personal anecdotes and reflection questions at the end of each chapter, readers are encouraged to embrace their individuality and consider how God is inviting them, in their current circumstances, to participate in the reign of God. Through her many years of reading and studying Scripture, Hosbach has had the experience of having Scripture come alive as she identifies with aspects of the real-life people who happened to live 2000 years ago: this is the spirit of what she shares in this book. "Fools, Liars, Cheaters, and Other Bible Heroes"is an ideal resource for individuals who want to better know how Scripture relates to their lives today. It offers an easy-to-use format that can be read on a daily basis or periodically. The anecdotal style offers an opportunity for readers to grow in their faith by relating to well-known and lesser-known characters and situations of Scripture.