Jenna Levon, a freelance writer in her twenties was one of the first to look at my brand new book, Why Trust Jesus? I was very encouraged with her with words, because I wrote this book for both believers, doubters and spiritual seekers.  Below are words from Jenna. 

Ten years ago, I made a huge mistake. I can picture the table where I sat in my high school cafeteria. I quickly found myself in a heated conversation about Jesus with my new friend, who was Jewish. As a Christian, I asserted that Jesus was crucified, he rose, and He’s coming back some day. 

Stephanie disagreed. My defense? “Because it happened. It’s what the Bible says, and it’s what I believe.” Hindsight is always 20/20, right? I am disappointed that I spoke with such little kindness, grace, and clarity about my Savior. I’m sure this lunchroom encounter left my friend with a bitter taste in her mouth not only for (foolish) me, but for Christians in general.

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