Diana Butler BassThe overarching narrative of the Bible is that of humanity searching for home.
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The overarching narrative of the Bible is that of humanity searching for home. The Bible tells a story of a people who were exiled from their land, stripped of their birthright and forbidden to their very homeland. Like all people, this group was driven by the desire to belong and be at home where they could rest safe and secure. The Bible is full of stories that illustrate that longing for home.
Every page has stories of people moving from place to place in search for a place where they can belong. The power of these stories is that they allow us to imagine ourselves as travelers searching for a home and the comfort and security we need, even though we may never find it.
Source: Grounded: Finding God In The World. A Spiritual Revolution
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