Field guide · Weather
Us with Godand Doubt
Forecast: patchy clouds over things you used to be sure of, clearing slowly.
Four tired ways to walk
Each has some truth in it. None of them is the whole story.
Under GodSheep that hide from the Shepherd
Doubting is dangerous, so I won’t let myself ask the question.
Over GodSheep that know the way
If I read enough apologetics, I can settle this with the right argument.
From GodSheep that follow the grass
God, give me a sign and I’ll believe.
For GodSheep trying to be the sheepdog
Leaders can’t doubt, so I’ll keep teaching and hope nobody notices.
He invites the doubter closer.
Thomas said he would not believe without seeing. A week later Jesus came back for him and said, “Put your finger here” (John 20:27). Even on the mountain, as the risen Jesus stood before them, “some doubted,” and he sent them all out anyway (Matt 28:17–20). We are told to be merciful to those who doubt (Jude 22), because he is. Doubt brought to him becomes a conversation, and that is a kind of faith too.
Where the Shepherd isHe is standing in the locked room, showing his hands, saying “Peace be with you” (John 20:26).
Pray the honest prayer of a worried father today: “I believe; help my unbelief” (Mark 9:24).
Jesus, here is my question. Will you come close while I ask it?
Fellow travelers
People in Scripture who walked this ground before us.
- Thomas said what he needed, and Jesus came back to give it to him (John 20:24–29).
- John the Baptist sent a question from prison, “Are you the one?” and Jesus answered with kindness (Matt 11:2–6).
Keep walking
- With God: Sheep that know his voicethe posture every entry points to
- Which Way Are You Walking?a short self-check
- The Field Guideevery entry, by terrain, weather and crossing