Sincere doubt versus dishonest skepticism
By Elizabeth Prata And the tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ —Matthew 4:3 Did satan not know Jesus is the Son of God? Of cou…
By Elizabeth Prata And the tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ —Matthew 4:3 Did satan not know Jesus is the Son of God? Of cou…
In an attempt to be sympathetic, there are preachers who will tell us that doubting is normal, that even the greatest saints of God have struggled with this, that we shouldn't be too hard on our self whenever doubting occurs. Sounds humane. But is this good advice? Maybe not.Sometimes, what...
On our journey with Lord, we may have some bumps. Learn how to overcome doubt on your spiritual path: faith in question.
On our journey with Lord, we may have some bumps. Learn how to overcome doubt on your spiritual path: faith in question.
Doubt is a constant travel companion that comes to all of us. Is it normal to doubt your faith, regardless of the time of day or the stillness of the night? Together, let us take a journey to investigate the nuances of doubt in the Christian faith.The nature of doubt...
Proverbs 16:9: "The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps."Hebrews 11:"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In...
When we embark on a journey of faith, it’s like walking along a path filled with sunlight and shadows. Sometimes, the light shines brightly, guiding our steps with clarity and warmth. Yet, there are moments when shadows creep in, casting doubts and raising questions that challenge our belief in God....
24-25 But Thomas, sometimes called the Twin, one of the Twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples told him, “We saw the Master.” But he said, “Unless I see the nail holes …
How far along are you in your spiritual journey? Are you a new Christian, just embarking on the path of faith, or are you one of those who grew up in the church, accepting salvation at a young age? Regardless of where you stand, you may have encountered something that...
St. Thomas and Us: A twinship Caravaggio’s magnificent painting of The Incredulity of St Thomas graphically details a story we’re very familiar
Doubting is not uncommon for teenagers. This can be especially true for those who are navigating their faith. Many may view doubt as a negative thing. However, it can actually be a sign of growth and a desire for deeper understanding. As a Christian, it can be challenging for you to watch a teen struggle
Scripture ‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for the one who believes.” Right away the boy’s father cried out, “I do believe! Help me overc…
This post is part of the Five Minute Friday blog link-up. Where I join up with a community of writers and bloggers of all ages and stages who gather around a single-word prompt to free-wr…
If you Google Christian articles on doubt, you’ll see a wide range of thoughts on the topic. One title really stood out to me: “Doubt—The Sin God Hates Most.” Umm, I’m gonna have to disagree. First, I’m not a big fan of ranking sins, but I’ll even go out on a limb here and say I don’t think doubt
Many of the stories and results of lives changed we won’t know about until eternity.
When I first began to notice the cracks in my faith, which would soon split into a self-imposed chasm between me and God, my heart was gripped with anger and fear. Anger over the circumstances that caused my questions, and fear that I may never find my way back to the warmth and safety of the Father
It’s okay to doubt. To question. To explore. To implore! Having doubts is not the same as unbelief. We are disciples of Christ, after all, and the definition of disciple (mathétés) is “learner, pupil.”
Can children really heal the sick? Yes, they can! Children can do anything that Jesus said they could, when they’re trained and equipped to do so. And that’s what we … Continue reading “How to Heal a Cripple (Kid Friendly True Story)”
Are you doubting yourself about what you could do best? Here are inspiring and motivational quotes about self-doubt to psych you up.
The most popular app for teen is full of misinformation. You know that, but does your teen know that? Have the awkward conversations.