Week 6 | When You Feel Abandoned by God | October 6–10
Painful events like betrayal, divorce, illness, or loss often trigger feelings that God has abandoned us. In such situations, we ask ourselves the question, “God, where are you?” We’re not alone in this. Even Jesus—God in the flesh—asked that very question on the cross. When we don’t understand what God is doing and doubt His…
Week 5 | Is Jesus the Only Way to God? | September 29–October 3
The reason that so many people doubt Christianity is because of what Jesus claimed. Most people don’t have a problem with how Jesus lived or how He loved. He was compassionate, gracious, forgiving, humble—He even turned water into wine at a party! But many draw the line at what Jesus claimed because what He claimed…
Week 4 | Facing Your Insecurities | September 22–26
We often doubt ourselves and our abilities. Many of us have felt insecure, inadequate, or maybe even unqualified to be used by God. But the truth is, God is not looking for the most impressive. He’s not looking for the most substantial résumé. He’s looking for the willing, the broken, and the faithful. He specializes…
When Christians Let You Down | Week 3 | September 15–19
When Christians Let You Down | Week 3 | September 15–19 One of the most common criticisms of the church is the presence of hypocrisy among Christians. If we’re honest, we’ve all been hypocrites at some point. We say we believe in grace but withhold it from others. We teach purity but indulge in compromise….
Week 2: Leaving Christianity – September 8-12
Week 2: Leaving Christianity There are many reasons why people begin to doubt or even deconstruct their faith. Unanswered questions. Pain and suffering. Hypocrisy and wounds. These can clutter our view of Jesus and even cause some to walk away. But doubt is not the opposite of faith; it is a stop on the journey…