Living with Questions

by Dale Fincher

A practical and personal approach to apologetics for students. How many times has your teacher asked you a question, and you stare blankly at the ceiling, hoping to discover the answer lingering there? It’s frustrating when we don’t know the answers to the questions we’re asked by others, but it can be even more frustrating when we don’t know the answers to the questions we are asking ourselves. Have you ever asked one of these questions? • Does what I think really matter? • What is truth? • Is God there? • Has God spoken? • Am I important enough? • Am I good enough? • What’s so great about heaven? If you’ve ever wondered about any of these questions, you’ve come to the right place. In Living with Questions, Dale Fincher will help you look at each of these questions in such a way that you’ll discover clues, helpful tools, and answers―and what they all mean for your life and your faith. The answers you find will put you on a path to dig deeper and gain confidence in your faith. As Dale addresses the big questions that he’s been asked by students across the country, you’ll find that you’re not alone in your doubt, confusion, or questioning. As you learn to live with questions, even the answers are only steps in the right direction. You’ll find how they whet the appetite to go deeper into your purpose on this planet and to discover something big―yet very personal―that’s worth living for.

Genres: Nonfiction, Spirituality, Christian Living

224 pages, Paperback

First published August 3, 2007

Reviews

[Andrew Hale · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is definitely a good book for those who may be struggling with assurances and/or living with questions about God. It may not be as appealing, though still resourceful, to someone who feels secure in their beliefs or already has found peace and pleasure in pondering God and His mysteries.

I feel the author takes a more reasonable approach (playing off one of his sections) that dips into science and sociology in addressing many people with questions who aren't at a spiritual place yet. There are still instances discussing scripture and the unknown but much is reasoning with a hopeful sceptic about the existence of a Creator, evidence in many things from nature, to history, to His word, and introspection of ourselves.

I won't act like every section was enthralling to me, with others definitely piquing my interest. To be fair, not every section of the Bible is a page-turner while others are excitable and/or inspiring, etc.

Just to name a few sections that I gained a lot of insight from:

- FIVE TOOLS FOR KNOWLEDGE (in the What is Truth section) that set a stage for understanding, two of which are Introspection and Reason

- PRESERVATION and RELIABILITY (in the Has God Spoken section) about scripture held to the same scrutiny as any ancient text

[Bob Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

An apologetic primarily for older teens and young adults. Best chapter was on the proofs for God. Only 4-star because of a couple of issues: (1) not sure about his interpretation of heaven and a new earth (similar to CS Lewis' new Narnia in "The Last Battle") and (2) his acceptance of theistic evolution as a possibility. I do like his point that we have to live with unanswered questions and trust God to give us what we need when we need it.

[Sean · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was an easy read and the author uses philosophy well in addressing 5he questions. I can't recommend this book, though, because of the confusion presented in certain doctrines. It seems counterproductive to confuse readers further in a book designed to help simplify the hard questions. You might like it, the questions are great, but I can't endorse it.

[Stephen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good overview and summary look into some of the major questions people (especially teens) have about God and Christianity. He explores the questions from a personable, approachable place and offers good starting points and further questions to delve into.

Worth the read.

[Tina · Rating 1 out of 5]

Read this with an 8th grade partner. Some of the stuff in this book is beyond an 8th grade level and she couldn't relate well to it. He recommends the reader watch the R rated movie The Matrix which really disappointed me.

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[Todd Coe · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is ok and asks questions and it points to the answer to all of our questions-Jesus