The article discusses the reasons young people deconstruct their faith and emphasizes the importance of support from mature believers during this journey. It highlights the significance of curiosity, community authenticity, and openness in addressing doubts. Ultimately, a Christ-honoring approach to deconstruction fosters deeper understanding and stronger faith connections.
Category Archives: Rebuilding Faith
Increase My Weak Faith
Mark 9:14-27 describes a father seeking Jesus’s help for his possessed son. The father struggles with doubts and unbelief, but Jesus mercifully rebukes his weak faith. Jon Bloom explains that unbelief is spiritually dangerous and unique to each person’s experiences. Jesus exposes and disciplines unbelief to lead to greater faith, offering hope and grace in times of need.
Task 2: Trust Vrs. Anxiety
Shame and guilt exacerbate anxiety, but scriptures and prayer offer solace. Despite life’s challenges, trusting in God’s faithfulness helps overcome anxiety.
Walking with God: Courage
Walking with God requires courage, integrity, and self-abandonment. Taylor Combs discusses courage as waiting on God and emphasizes the absence of self in Christ. Perseverance in faith, despite trials leads to a deeper relationship with God.
Walking in Fellowship
This post addresses challenges faced in finding fellowship within a local church, providing insights and encouragement for healing and restoration.
