Genesis-to-Revelation plans are popular, but most Christians will grow closer to God and his Word at a slower pace.

The Alvin Sun is Brazoria County’s first and oldest newspaper and was established on August 8, 1890 as the Alvin News. In 1892, it became the Alvin Sun and was published weekly for many years.

This article originally appeared on AlterNet. Some Bible-believing Christians play fast and loose with their sacred text. When it suits their purposes, they treat it like the literally perfect word of ...