we're inviting you to sundays!
What's the current series about?
Everyone has days they experience doubt. Am I doing the right thing? Am I a good parent? Will this hard time I'm navigating end? Is this relationship worth the effort? Fill in blank - so many places we can experience uncertainty! Beyond that we often have questions about even bigger issues: our culture, world politics, and yes, that other hot button topic, religion.
How does a loving God fit into a discussion of Hell?
Why are some Christians such hypocrites?
Doesn't science disprove the Bible?
Who is Jesus anyway... why would He love me and why would I love someone I can't feel or hear?
What's the point of prayer when bad things happen to good people?
Those are valid thoughts to work through, and they deserve more than just a cursury 'because the Bible says so," or "You just need more faith," or "we can't know God's plan." Those statements may be true in part, but an honest answer to those questions deserves a more complete assessment that provides context and shares the complete story of God's love for us, His redemptive plan, and how we navigate our reality given the problem of sin.
So, for 7 weeks we're using the book The Benefit of Doubt, the Bible, our Sunday teaching time and our Small Group discussion guides to take a candid look at some hard questions. Together we can learn why doubt it not only normal, it's totally okay! Wrestling with questions does not mean you lack faith, and certainly does not disqualify you from a close relationship with God. In fact, being real about struggles can be the very catalyst we need to see obstacles truthfully and overcome them.
Are you willing to invest a few weeks? You may discover not only the answers to questions you have, but also a way forward that invites hope, joy and peace into our daily lives when we say 'YES!' to Jesus! What do you have to lose?
You are welcome to come and see, learn some things you might never have been taught before and evaluate ideas that just might change your life forever. Invite someone to come with you! Riverside is a safe place to do life with other people who can help & encourage you, and to learn more about what it looks like to walk in faith. Join us Sundays for uplifting music and practical teaching you can really understand and apply to your life, we're saving a seat just for you!
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