Welcome to our top story findings of the week, on today’s issue of The Hub.
1. RESHAPING THE CHURCH: “Good Samaritan Saves Day After Discovering Mystery Bible, Launching Months-Long Quest to Find Owner” by Billy Hallowell
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This article from The Christian Broadcasting Network titled “Good Samaritan Saves Day After Discovering Mystery Bible, Launching Months-Long Quest to Find Owner,” shares an encouraging story of how a Bible lost by William Bailey was recovered and returned by fellow believer, Barbara James. James said to The Courier Herald, “If I lost my Bible, I would really want it back. I would hope that whoever found it would go the extra steps to find it and get it back to me.” By extending that level of courtesy to her neighbor, she was able to retrieve the lost Bible’s owner, who shared, “I thank the Lord that I got it back.”
2. CHURCH HISTORY: “What is the origin of the word ‘Bible?’” by Neil Rees
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This article from Christian Today titled “What is the origin of the word ‘Bible?’” dives into the history and root of the word “Bible.” Having Greek origins and ties to the word “papyrus”, implications of the word “Bible” evolved over the centuries, taking on meanings such as “scrolls”, “books”, “holy books” and “Scriptures.” Today, the word has been adopted into many languages, defining the foundational text for Christianity and also evoking a sense of authority and reliability.
3. RESHAPING THE CHURCH: “Why Katy Perry’s Backup Singer Tasha Layton Said No to Fame and Yes to Faith” by Milton Quintanilla
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This article from Crosswalk Headlines titled “Why Katy Perry’s Backup Singer Tasha Layton Said No to Fame and Yes to Faith” highlights the spiritual journey of Tasha Layton as she decided to spotlight her faith rather than potential fame in the music industry. Though she performed alongside Katy Perry during her world tours, Layton felt that God was pulling her towards producing Christian music. Thus, the decision to reject offers from the secular world came easy to her. “The cool famous venues, the cool private plane thing — I’d already done all that,” Layton said. “And there’s a reason Paul says, ‘You can gain the world and lose your soul.’”
Although every Hub article is selected to foster discussion about modern church structure, not every idea and opinion expressed in the linked articles may fully align with the views and mission of Koinesúnē Magazine. All the same, we seek to uplift and celebrate the different ministries working around the globe.
Check back next Friday for the next Hub article!
