Storyteller

Boyce Locklear (Lumbee)

Boyce got in trouble with the law and it landed him in prison. Thankfully, something happened that would change the direction of his life. And even though he would be back in jail again, it wasn’t because of trouble, but to share with others what changed his life.

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Why do you believe and trust the Bible – Native American Answers – Mark Custalow

Mark Custalow, from the Mattaponi tribe in Virginia, answers the question, “Why do you believe and trust the Bible?”

Mark is a Christian Native American. He references those who have studied the reasons to believe but for him, it comes down to faith. For more information on the Bible and reasons people believe it is true see the following links:

An interesting visual presentation on why the Bible can be trusted: https://youtu.be/XtNcbu5oHQU
Dr. Craig Evans on Archeology and the Bible: https://youtu.be/VmUEy03Cqzk
Dr. Frank Turek points to four reasons that convinced him: https://youtu.be/hs6cLrdtz_c

Check out more important questions and answers here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm4Y5qad3GcRGo7ymJ8Wwzdz6rio7nXv8

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Transcript:

So as a follower of Jesus, I base everything that I believe on the Bible, on the Word of God.

I believe about the Bible, that it is God’s revelation of Himself to us. Why do I believe that? Because it’s what He says in the Bible.

So I’m not a scientist. I haven’t earned doctorate, but I’m not a scientist. And I’m not smart enough to sit here and tell you all the proofs why you should believe the Bible. There are some people who take that approach, it’s called apologetics, and they are worth listening to and considering. But even after you listen to the smartest apologists, it all, underscores all, boils down to faith.

In order to believe, in order to experience God in all that He is, it comes down to faith. The Bible says that in order to please God, He requires faith on our part. Now I’ll tell you this as well, this is kind of extra.

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Deborah Bradley (Cherokee) Part 2

Our choices have consequences. Deborah knows that well. We can get ourselves into trouble in a hurry when we’re not careful… and the impact can last a lifetime. But there was one particularly important decision which she made that would change her life forever… and she’s never regretted it.

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Deborah Bradley (Cherokee) Part 1

Have you ever felt rejected because of the color of your skin? Today’s storyteller knows exactly how that feels. It’s bad enough when that happens, but when it’s your own relatives who turn you away, it takes it to another level. Where does one turn for love and acceptance? Thankfully, there was grandfather.

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Tim Tsoodle (Kiowa/Taos Pueblo) Part 3

What made him decide to put the knife away? What was it that changed his mind about ending the abuse this way? In this final episode, we’ll hear the answer. It’s a remarkable story… and proof that no matter how dark the situation, there really is hope when we turn to God.

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Tim Tsoodle (Kiowa/Taos Pueblo) Part 2

The abuse had to end. Tim went from thinking about taking his own life – suicide – to taking the life of his abuser. He prepared himself mentally and physically. He planned. He was ready. It was time… and so began the longest night of his life.

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Tim Tsoodle (Kiowa/Taos Pueblo) Part 1

Tim grew up in a military home. It was also an abusive home. The physical and mental suffering that he with his mother and siblings endured is difficult to imagine. This is part one of a three-part story… of a father and son’s remarkable journey from darkness into the light.

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Florence Wilson (Cree) Part 2

Family was important to Florence. But when she decided to follow Jesus she found it cost her some of her most valued relationships. They walked away when she would come to visit. It was very painful. But then she found a new family.

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Florence Wilson (Cree) Part 1

Florence has lived most of her life on the Peguis Reserve in Manitoba. She learned much from her father as she worked the farm with him, and much from her time at the school. She was asked if she would teach the Bible to younger students. In order to do that, she had to read it herself.

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Emerson Horace (Navajo/Hopi) Part 2

Emerson found himself with his back against the wall. He had a wife, three kids, and lost his job. It was a crisis that usually would result in getting drunk, but this time it was different. He turned to God instead… and life is different now.

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