There is often a mystery as to why life unfolds the way it does, and there is a meaningful and joyful way to embrace what comes in the time it comes.

We sometimes think we cannot bring our questions of unbelief to God, yet we see again and again that we can and that is actually the way forward in a great relationship with God.

List of Books:

Messy Grace - Caleb Kaltenbach

Out of a far Country - Christopher Yuan

The secret Thoughts of an unlikely convert ) - Rosaria Butterfield

A Transgender‘s Faith - Walt Heyer

The Third Option - Miles McPherson

Under our skin - Ben Watson

Live not by lies - Rod Dreher

A practical guide to culture - John Stonestreet

Evidence that demands a verdict - Josh McDowell

Once there has been betrayal, is it possible to restore the relationship?

Jim Newheiser, Professor of CounselingCharacteristics of worldly sorrow:

1. Self-focused; self-protective.
2. Doesn’t primarily hate the sin; hates the consequences of sin.
3. Blame-shifting.
4. Resents accountability.
5. Impatient – demanding to be trusted and restored immediately.
6. Focuses on the sins of others.
7. Criticizes the disciplinary process.
8. Unchanged (hard) heart.
9. No fruit.

Characteristics of godly sorrow:

1. Focused on God and other person; well-being of others is first priority
2. Hates the sin itself; accepts the consequences of the sin.
3. Fully accepts responsibility.
4. Seeks accountability.
5. Patient.
6. Focuses upon their own sin.
7. Submits to the disciplinary process.
8. Changed heart.
9. Fruit.

Sometimes it is hard to put the pieces together in understanding the Christian message, but there are some ways to help people put those pieces together.