In order to answer the above question of how to handle weird stuff in the Bible, we must first define what “weird” actually means. A typical definition goes something like this:
“Strikingly unusual, strange, bizarre, supernatural, unexpected, eccentric, and/or unsettlingly different from the norm.”
What is fascinating is that the Bible does not ease us into this kind of strangeness. From the very beginning, Genesis presents a world filled with the unusual, the supernatural, the unexpected, and the deeply mysterious. In fact, the first three chapters alone give us more than enough to work with.
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Bible News
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The Indian Artist Refurbishing Thousands of Heirloom Bibles — May 27: Nagaland, India artist Nenti Kez is . She has refurbished nearly 3,000 Bibles over the past five years with painted covers, calligraphy, and personalized designs that help clients preserve family treasures and reconnect with Scripture. Kez says her goal is not to overshadow the Bible, but to help people engage more deeply with God’s Word through beauty, memory, and personal devotion. (Christianity Today)
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Shroud of Turin Exhibit Launches in Orlando, Florida — May 27: through September at the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe. The free exhibit features a life-sized replica, crucifixion artifacts, expert panels, a video, and a devotional prayer area. Organizers present it as both a spiritual and educational experience for pilgrims and tourists. Located near Orlando’s major attractions, the display remains open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donations are welcomed. (Aleteia)
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First Christian Mobile Carrier Helps Families Block Explicit Content — May 27: Radiant Mobile, which calls itself the first Christian mobile carrier, launched May 5 to . Operating on the T-Mobile network, the $30-per-month service uses network-level filtering to restrict pornography, self-harm, racism, and other harmful material across more than 120 customizable categories. The company says early demand has grown into the thousands. (Christianity Daily)
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Here’s your Bible Gateway verse-of-the-day calendar for the month of June! Click each link to read the verse in your preferred translation — or scroll to the bottom to download the image (or PDF) of all verse references.
Plus — a closer look at one of this month's verses, Psalm 46:10, using the Africa Bible Commentary in Bible Gateway Plus. What does it mean to "be still" before God? Is it simply an invitation to relax — or is there something more?
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Think about the stories you know the best and love the most. Maybe it's a movie, maybe it's a book, maybe it's a story told in some other way. Stop for just a moment and visualize the story in your mind.
What does it look like? Do you see it on a timeline? Do you instantly visualize a collection of colorful characters? Do you picture various vivid settings?
I bet you answered yes to most of those questions. I also bet you would be prepared to talk confidently about that story, in detail, with anyone, anytime and without preparation because you don't just know your favorite story, you feel it.
That's where we want to get with the Bible.
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Faith in the Bible is not presented as shallow certainty or forced confidence. It is trust in God’s character, promises, and presence — even through hard situations and seasons.
Yet while Scripture certainly celebrates strong faith, it also tells the truth about human weakness. Many faithful people in the Bible had moments of fear, questioning, hesitation, grief, or doubt.
So if you or someone you know is experiencing doubt — or if you need some encouragement that God will reward your faith during challenging times — take heart, and be encouraged by these Bible verses about deep faith, bold doubt, and the uplifting power and presence of the Lord through it all.
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Seeking After the Heart of God for 52 Weeks
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In this 52-week Bible study—designed to be started at any point in the year—Max Lucado delves into King David's story to discover what it means to chase after God's own heart.
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Find hope amid anxiety through the spiritual practice of breath prayer in this beautifully illustrated and practical guide to connecting body, mind, and spirit during times of stress.
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