No doubt about it!

How important is doubt to faith? The Scriptures say that without works, faith is dead. Sometimes it seems to me that when people go through a period of doubt, then faith is made stronger.

In fact, I recently heard that the Jesuit brotherhood of Catholic monks have a strange requirement. A priest cannot complete his Jesuit training unless he has gone through a lengthy period of serious doubt. It is thought that serious doubts about God's existence eventually prove that one's faith is genuine. Without doubt, one's "faith" may just be shallow religious practice.

Kind of deep for today, but what do you think? Have honest doubts actually helped your faith become strong?

The sound of a devoted dad

How often have you seen such wonderful capability in your kids...and then sacrificed your own efforts for theirs. This amazing video inspires me. Thanks Cassie.

But there's more - I got to thinking about how much the Lord has sacrificed for me. Himself, for instance. He regularly makes the plans he has for me a priority item for himself. Get it? He's that devoted dad who never looses patience or focus. Encourage one another with these words ...