Dr John Tucker is Carey Baptist College's Principal. He also teaches Church History, Preaching and Christian Spirituality and coordinates Carey’s School of Preaching.

It’s the most famous book in the world; the number one international best seller. It has brought hope to millions, started revolutions and changed the shape of nations. We know the Bible is important and that we should read it, but its not always that simple, right? From the different translations, to the weird place…

Dr John Tucker is Carey Baptist College's Principal. He also teaches Church History, Preaching and Christian Spirituality and coordinates Carey’s School of Preaching.

The Bible is filled with sad scenarios that writers record for us, such as Psalms, Job, Lamentations and many others. As Christians its easy to ignore these parts of scripture and swap them out for the victorious living texts that pump us up in some way or other. This one sided diet is doesn't reflect life as we experience it. Sadness and despair is a common life experience even for those who are in Christ. What can we learn from this?

There’s this great quote that goes, “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” God has made us for a purpose, but have we become too comfortable with life in the harbor? Floating around in services and small groups until we die and go to heaven? God’s call to the kingdom takes us out into uncertain waters - We must answer. Welcome to The Pursuit.

There’s this great quote that goes, “A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” God has made us for a purpose, but have we become too comfortable with life in the harbor? Floating around in services and small groups until we die and go to heaven? God’s call to the kingdom takes us out into uncertain waters - We must answer. Welcome to The Pursuit.

The Bible is filled with sad scenarios that writers record for us, such as Psalms, Job, Lamentations and many others. As Christians its easy to ignore these parts of scripture and swap them out for the victorious living texts that pump us up in some way or other. This one sided diet is doesn't reflect life as we experience it. Sadness and despair is a common life experience even for those who are in Christ. What can we learn from this?

The Bible is filled with sad scenarios that writers record for us, such as Psalms, Job, Lamentations and many others. As Christians its easy to ignore these parts of scripture and swap them out for the victorious living texts that pump us up in some way or other. This one sided diet is doesn't reflect life as we experience it. Sadness and despair is a common life experience even for those who are in Christ. What can we learn from this?

The Bible is filled with sad scenarios that writers record for us, such as Psalms, Job, Lamentations and many others. As Christians its easy to ignore these parts of scripture and swap them out for the victorious living texts that pump us up in some way or other. This one sided diet is doesn't reflect life as we experience it. Sadness and despair is a common life experience even for those who are in Christ. What can we learn from this?

The Bible is filled with sad scenarios that writers record for us, such as Psalms, Job, Lamentations and many others. As Christians its easy to ignore these parts of scripture and swap them out for the victorious living texts that pump us up in some way or other. This one sided diet is doesn't reflect life as we experience it. Sadness and despair is a common life experience even for those who are in Christ. What can we learn from this?