About six months ago, I was attending a small group with people at my church. We began talking about a topic that is extremely important to my faith: doubt.
Many of you don’t know my story yet, but it has been one of skeptical faith. Much of my adult life I have wrestled with doubts (is God there? Does he hear me?,…), and merely hinted to those in my faith community that I was “struggling”.
As the church did not feel safe, there seemed no place to go to profess my doubts.
During our discussion months ago, I found that most of us had doubts. Most of us found the faith we were promised lacking at one time or another. And all of us had felt alone.
Ashelynn had also been, and is currently, going through a time of great doubt and felt alone – ashamed, and afraid to admit her uncertainty.
But we were not alone.
After that day, I wanted to do something more.
What if we created a safe space to open up about our doubts? To be honest with ourselves about our questions? Our fears? Our uncertainties?
We have spent hours writing our stories, and about the doubts we’ve had concerning our faith. We both feel it is important to be courageous enough to go public with our stories in the hopes of connecting with others who may have similar doubts. You are not alone.
We give you, honestdoubtblog.com.
This is a place for anyone who has or is currently going through a season of doubt, reflection, and reconstruction of faith. A place for open dialog and real questions without the risk of shame or ridicule. This is a place of resting with our doubts.
Bring your fear, your doubts, and your questions.
You are welcome here.
– Luke and Ashelynn