This week\u2019s question comes from Steve, a pastor. I know that a lot of reader of this blog struggle with \u201cfaith\u201d and \u201cbelief,\u201d and that many of us have one foot in faith and one foot out. So it\u2019s probably a good challenge for us to step away from the recent theological questions and ask a more personal, existential question. Steve asks,<\/p>\n
Since being diagnosed with cancer six months ago, I find myself revisiting my understanding of terms like faith and hope.\u00a0 Next month I preaching about faith the topic of faith.\u00a0 In the process of preparing for the two sermons I am going to preach the thought occurred to me that I might benefit from other people\u2019s insights. Here\u2019s my question, how would you define faith? What does it mean to have faith in the midst of living your life?<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\nGive Steve your best answer, and I\u2019ll respond on Friday.<\/p>\n
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