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Why It’s OK That You Don’t See Jesus (Lesson #3: Deconstructing Faith on the Road to Emmaus)

For those who need to hear it, let’s normalize the experience of God’s absence.  It’s OK that you DON’T SEE Jesus as you deconstruct faith. And that might be a good thing—in the long run.  You used to see Jesus everywhere, in everything…leading, working, guiding, providing. But now Jesus is gone, absent, invisible, missing.   […]

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It’s OK to Be Exasperated and Confused (Lesson #2: Deconstructing Faith on the Road to Emmaus)

For those who need to hear it, It’s OK to be Exasperated With, Frustrated By, and Not Understand this thing called Christianity, this thing called Faith, even this person called Jesus.  Angry. Sad. Frustrated. Bewildered. Let down. Downcast.  These are honest emotions and honest reactions when the church, theology, the Bible, and God gives you […]

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It’s OK to Walk Away (Lesson #1: Deconstructing Faith on the Road to Emmaus)

For those who need to hear it, sometimes it is OK to walk away from your church, your community.  It hurts too much to stay.  But don’t walk alone. For the deep disappointment, disillusionment, and plain old discouragement, sometimes you need to get a little distance.  Sometimes you need to walk it off.   For […]