Tuesday, October 4, 2011

I Doubt It: Allowing Space for Questions



It is no secret that young people experience doubt in their faith journeys. Our instinct is often to swoop in and "fix it" with a few words of encouragement. I have also personally seen youth over the years criticized for not having "enough faith." In the following article, Kara Powell and Brad M. Griffin of Fuller Youth Institute share some research that may indicate "doubt can help form our faith in stronger and perhaps more lasting ways." They also offer some practical suggestions about how to create safe space for our young people to ponder the big questions. Check it out in the link: I Doubt It: Allowing Space for Questions

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