Bill Bright
Bill Bright (William R. Bright) was born on October 19th, 1921. Bill passed away July 19th, 2003 at 81 years old. Bill Bright was born in Coweta, Oklahoma, USA. Bright attended Northeastern State University where he received an economics degree. He also attended Princeton Theological Seminary and Fuller Theological Seminary.
Bill Bright was an American evangelist. In 1951, he started Campus Crusade for Christ at the University of California, Los Angeles, to help university students grow in their faith. A year later, he wrote
The Four Spiritual Laws, and in 1979, he produced the film
Jesus.
In 1996, Bright received the Templeton Prize worth $1.1 million and donated the money to support fasting and prayer. He stepped down as the leader of Campus Crusade in 2001 and left the role to Steve Douglass. Bright passed away in 2003.
Blessed Child is highly recommended, especially for those who enjoy Ted Dekker’s work. It is a must-read, especially for those who may have felt unsatisfied with the ending of
Thr3e.
The story follows a young boy named Caleb, raised in an Ethiopian Orthodox Christian monastery by a devoted monk. For ten years, he has lived a sheltered life and known little of the outside world. Suddenly, he is forced to flee in a dramatic and dangerous escape, leaving behind everything he knows. Then there is Jason, a disillusioned Peace Corps worker, and Leiah, a compassionate Red Cross nurse who become his rescuers and guardians. As they try to protect him, they begin to recognize his extraordinary gifts while also facing their own personal struggles with loss and grief.
The book is well-written and features characters who are easy to connect with. It presents Christian themes in a way that is both thought-provoking and emotionally powerful, which demonstrates what "walking in the Kingdom" might look like in everyday life. Caleb’s miracles and the experiences of Jason and Leiah encourage readers to see beyond the hardships of the world and rediscover a sense of wonder, joy, and faith.
One minor drawback is that the story moves quickly and often skips over time between key events. A longer and more in-depth exploration of the characters would have added depth, allowing for a slower, more immersive experience. However, this does not take away from the book’s impact.
Overall,
Blessed Child is highly recommended for those seeking a glimpse of what faith and miracles could look like in the modern world. It is a meaningful read for both Christians and anyone curious about the contrast between God's calling and how believers live it out.
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Bill Bright: F.A.Q
When was Bill Bright Born?
Bill Bright was born on October 19th, 1921.
When did Bill Bright die?
Bill Bright died on July 19th, 2003 at 81 years old.
Where was Bill Bright Born?
Bill Bright was born in Coweta, Oklahoma, USA.
What was the first book Bill Bright wrote?
The first book written by Bill Bright was Jesus and the Intellectual, published in 1968.
What was the most recent book Bill Bright wrote?
His most recently released work was God, Who Are You Anyway?: I Am Bigger than You Think on March 5th, 2019.
How many books has Bill Bright written?
Bill Bright has written 94 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 2 books in the Caleb Series, 8 books in the Joy of Knowing God Series, 7 books in the Ten Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity Series, 4 books in The Great Awakenings Series, 11 books in the Transferable Concepts Series, 62 books in the Non-Fiction Books.