The Bible Experiement

Okay. About four months ago I bought a new truck.

Well, it's not actually new... it's a 1987 Dodge Ram 50. I bought it for $100. I've put a little work into it and it runs, but it is nothing spectacular. It is just a truck. I call him M&M (Mini Masterpiece) and I'm quite proud of him. He is a welcome addition to our family.

The biggest problem with M&M right now is that he is missing a portion of the back window. It has (had) one of those really cool slider back window's, but the middle was busted out for some reason or another before I purchased it. Needless to say, locking my truck does little to no good. Which brings me to my next point...

About seven years ago I took the youth group I was leading at the time on a mission trip to Spartenburg, South Carolina. We spent the week in a homeless shelter cooking meals and making friends. Before we left for Spartenburg I went to Sam's Club and bought a Rainbow Study Bible with the full intent of giving it away if I found someone who needed it. Apparently, I didn't find anyone that needed it on that trip because I still have it.

So, to tie these two themes together I have come up with what I will call The Bible Experiement.

The Bible Experiment is simple: I have a truck that stays unlocked all day long with the windows down, no matter where I go. I also have a Bible that I want to give to someone in need. Are you catching my drift? The Bible Experiment is to simply place my Bible on the drivers seat of my truck and "hope" someone gets it.

I know, I know, this sounds ludicrous. Here's the catch... I'm going to leave a note in the Bible. Here is what it will say:
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Hello,

First let me say thank you for taking this Bible. You may think you stole it, but in all actuality you didn't. I left it here for you because I knew you needed it. It is free to you because I want you to know about Salvation. Salvation was free to me, and Salvation is free to you as well, if you will accept it.

Secondly, I'd like the opportunity to share more with you about how your life is important and how God has a purpose for you. My phone number is ___-___-____. Please call me anytime. I won't turn you in or call the officials. After all, I gave you the Bible, you haven't stolen anything from me.

I do have one request. If you decide not to read this Bible, please don't throw it away. All I ask is that you pass it onto someone else with this letter intact so that if you don't feel like finding your purpose then maybe the next person will.

I hope you enjoy this book. It will truly change your life if you allow it.

Sincerily,
SA
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Crazy? I know. But it is an intentional way to spread God's word.

Now, I have a request of you. I may never meet my "thief", and that is okay. All I ask of you is to pray that this Bible changes the life of the one who recieves it.

I will post any new developments when they take place.