At some point in their lives some people question certain things about their faith. That’s normal. It could happen for any number of reasons. Perhaps they experience some sort of suffering and wonder how (or if) God works in and through it. Perhaps they struggle with a moral issue. Perhaps someone has told them that … Continue reading Dealing with questions in a healthy way
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Are all new ideas good, bad, or something else?
Some people think every new idea is a good idea. And others think that every new idea is a bad idea. But it’s not that simple. So let me share something that I think should make us both more humble and more hopeful about how we approach new ideas. Larry Osborne points out that virtually … Continue reading Are all new ideas good, bad, or something else?
Are faith and reason opposites?
Recently I was talking to someone who told me he was an atheist. “I’m just too rational to believe in God,” he said. “That’s interesting,” I replied. “I’m a really rational person too. That’s why I believe in God.” I felt it was important to say because there’s a myth out there that reason is … Continue reading Are faith and reason opposites?
The boogeyman?
Kids sometimes imagine there's a boogeyman under their bed. As adults, we don't really think like that anymore. Or do we? Here's a thought about running toward your questions, and not away from them.
Don’t be afraid of questions
She was basically told that her faith was naive. But her response is good council for the rest of us. Questions can be a very good thing.
Doubt is a comma
Matthew 7:7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." (NIV) Today's Thought Have you ever talked to someone about a doubt you were struggling with but the response you got back was, "You just have to have more faith"? I have. … Continue reading Doubt is a comma
