As I talked to him, I could tell that he was tired of this lifestyle and wanted deliverance. Abusing prescription painkillers had spiraled his addiction out of control and he wanted to go to treatment to get some tools to deal with his problem. He claimed God as his higher power and had been to a local church that morning. He seemed rather interested to know more about God, and was asking some questions, so I asked if he was interested in reading a book that summarizes the Bible. As he flipped through it, his eyes lit up. "It has pictures!" he exclaimed. He said he comprehends better when someone else explains it to him, so I'm hoping he will read some of it before next week so he can bring me any questions that might arise. He mentioned something about an interest in science, which blossomed into a discussion with various other guys about evolution and the evidence for it (or lack thereof). I perched on a picnic table in short sleeves, enjoying the breeze as the sun slipped away. I could smell each puff of cigarette smoke, which was unpleasant. But to most of them, smoking tobacco was an improvement from the things they used to smoke. One guy obviously espoused the theory of evolution and argued his point. When he was finished giving his insufficient evidences, I began to explain my view, beginning with Scripture. I explained that I couldn't completely prove creation, but I have chosen to accept the Bible as my starting point. Once I do that, there is an explanation for the earth's history, geology, and biology. Two other guys who were talking with me expressed interest in reading "By This Name", the book that I gave to the guy earlier that day. Next Sunday, I'll take them the copies that I bought at the bookstore today. Please be praying for these guys, that they will understand the truth - that they might understand God's holy character and that Jesus is the only way to the Father. Contrary to what some will say, all religions are not just using different terminology for the same things.
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