Category Archives: Doubt

Devil’s Advocate

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Mark Lefers

I have noticed in my conversation with Christians about my doubt that I, by default, become the “devil’s advocate”.   The Christian enters the conversation as a Christian.  He or she argues their case from a Christian point of view.  For … Continue reading →

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Doubt is an Insidious and Destructive Thing

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Mark Lefers

I realized again how doubt can play with my mind and how my seemingly innocent thoughts can be transformed into destructive thoughts–thoughts that feed and grow in the fertile fields of doubt. The two catalysts for this recent event are: … Continue reading →

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Apologetics Podcast

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Mark Lefers

There is a new podcast from Apologetics 315.  This blog also has many great apologetic resources: book reviews, MP3s, video, links, articles, etc. There is a wealth of info for someone who is doubting or who wants more apologetic resources. … Continue reading →

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The Thomas Factor

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Mark Lefers

Gary Habermas’ book “The Thomas Factor: Using Your Doubts to Draw Closer to God” is online for free. Habermas wrote this book for ‘Christians who doubt’ as well as those who are just a little unsure about their faith.  He … Continue reading →

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Distractions

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Mark Lefers

I have found that I am often distracted from my doubt research. Granted I have a busy household (7 kids 9 and under), but the distractions that are most harmful come from within. My research focus has been on the … Continue reading →

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Christian Advice on Doubt

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Mark Lefers

The advice Christians have given me regarding my doubt fall under these four categories. told me what Scripture says recommend helpful resources have drawn from their experiences relayed experiences of others I wouldn’t say there is a best one. Some … Continue reading →

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Depressing Doubt

Posted on November 21, 2008 by Mark Lefers

A friend of mine asked me if my struggle with doubt has made depressed. To be honest, I hadn’t ever thought about the other “D” word. I’ve been focused on my Christian doubt. In thinking about it more, doubt is … Continue reading →

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Searching for proof

Posted on November 16, 2008 by Mark Lefers

Can Jesus’ resurrection from the dead be proven? This depends on the definition of what constitutes proof. Proof of the resurrection will not be found in the more reliable “hard scientific” field. Scientist will not be able to set up … Continue reading →

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Benefit of the doubt

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Mark Lefers

Should the Bible get the benefit of the doubt? Many of the events that are described in the Bible have been confirmed by historic investigation. In places where it can be verified, such as times, places, and historical figures, the … Continue reading →

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Have I been chosen to be fallen?

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Mark Lefers

With regards to the problem of evil I have heard that evil will not be so great as to break someone’s faith IF God has chosen them.  This is not the most comforting thing to hear when one is doubting … Continue reading →

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