Faith Is Like Skydiving

<P>It can be hard to explain why you believe in God. But images and analogies can provide concrete handles for making the Christian faith more plausible.</P><P>If someone claims that Christians make a blind leap of faith you can respond No it's not a blind leap. Faith is like skydiving. You check out your parachute beforehand and make sure it's secure. You follow the safety instructions. And then you jump. It's a leap but it's not a blind leap. It's an informed leap. </P><P>Experienced evangelist and apologist Rick Mattson has collected dozens of easy-to-use images for explaining Christianity. God's amazing design of the world? It's like getting dealt a royal flush over and over again. Why is there evil and suffering in the world? Because it's a broken world and things are not how they're supposed to be.</P><P>With practical tips on how to interact with your skeptical friends this book provides a handy toolkit of memorable and instantly usable images for conversation. Find yourself better equipped to give an answer to anyone who asks you about your faith.</P>