Unexplained Mysteries Discussion Forums > Blind Student Hears God's Calling

GoddessWhispers

Apr 14 2007, 01:09 PM

Blind student hears God's calling
Saturday, April 14, 2007
By Paul R. Kopenkoskey
The Grand Rapids Press

GRAND RAPIDS -- High-tech gear and audio dexterity are twin rudders steering Derek Baars' future into winning souls.

Born without eyes, the 26-year-old British Columbia native credits a Bible verse for guiding his decision to one day serve as a minister in the Free Reformed denomination.

"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God," says the King James Version of Romans 10:17.

"Through the power of the preached word, that's the means God uses to save sinners, given the odd exception like C.S. Lewis," said Baars, referring to the Irish Christian apologist who once considered himself a reluctant atheist before converting to Christianity.

Baars was born with bilateral microthalmia, a genetic disorder that occurs in one in 10,000 births. He was fitted with prosthetic eyes before entering preschool when he was 4. (Continues)

thaphantum

Apr 14 2007, 08:00 PM

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Blind student hears God's calling
Saturday, April 14, 2007
By Paul R. Kopenkoskey
The Grand Rapids Press

GRAND RAPIDS -- High-tech gear and audio dexterity are twin rudders steering Derek Baars' future into winning souls.

Born without eyes, the 26-year-old British Columbia native credits a Bible verse for guiding his decision to one day serve as a minister in the Free Reformed denomination.

"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God," says the King James Version of Romans 10:17.

"Through the power of the preached word, that's the means God uses to save sinners, given the odd exception like C.S. Lewis," said Baars, referring to the Irish Christian apologist who once considered himself a reluctant atheist before converting to Christianity.

Baars was born with bilateral microthalmia, a genetic disorder that occurs in one in 10,000 births. He was fitted with prosthetic eyes before entering preschool when he was 4. (Continues)

that i find to be the most interesting thing in general... is that all throughout history...

most oracles, prophets, seers, etc... were depicted as blind... i wonder if there is something to it?

anyone want to volunteer and find out? lol...

knott

Apr 14 2007, 08:07 PM

I guess I would be more impressed if he were deaf and blind and he suddenly spoke a verse out of the bible after never seeing or hearing it - or touching it (Braille)