Everyone struggles with doubt. We all have questions. Life is messy, but also beautiful. Life can also seem random and cruel, while at the same time full of design and wonder. As Christians, if we don't tackle some of the questions that plague our thinking, our faith will become weakened. This presentation provides a process and encouragement to deal with the bigger questions in life.
Give testimony. LIFE IS MESSY, but filled with design.
Raised that way? or your choice?
Became Christian as an adult or outside family?
What do you get out of it?
Goes beyond a snapchat, IM, Instagram relationship with God. Those are not relationships. Does it transform and guide you? Instruct your everyday life? Is it relevant?
Picking the right seed is critical. Seed exchange.
Seed must be the full, unadulterated gospel.
SATAN - yet this generation prides itself on being open-minded.
They never opened bible. Emotional response, but they did nothing with it. ADHD. No substance/depth.
Discuss my new horse pasture with stumps and rocks.
Discuss my tomato and blueberry plants.
Don’t be lazy. Learn and imitate what others have done to strengthen their faith.
“We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.” Hebrews 6:12
Significantly underweight. Malnourished? Worms?
Your faith and knowledge will grow exponentially during your search for answers.
Your challenge for when you go home. Everyone must resolve these three basic questions.
1st Question - always interesting coming from atheist.
Do you think politicians are awesome? 15% favorables for Congress
answers are canned and lack substance. Full of platitudes
Lack thought of intelligence; mindless; empty
Constituent form letters
Genie in a bottle. Treating God like smart app.