Five Signs You're Having a Mid-Faith CrisisSample

Beliefs Fall Flat

Today, we’re looking a second sign that you’re in a mid-faith crisis. If this sounds familiar to you, remember: You’re not alone!

Sometimes, we hit a mid-faith crisis not necessarily because we doubt, but because we simply start asking questions. Why does my church teach this or that doctrine while the church down the road teaches the opposite? Why must I hold certain political or scientific views to be considered a Christ-follower? Why am I required to hold positions on issues the Bible says nothing about?

Most times, these questions feel threatening to our Christian friends and communities—maybe even our pastors. So there’s little chance to explore the answers or grow as a community into a more Christlike faith. It may feel like our only way to question is to leave the faith entirely.

But even this is not found in Scripture! In the Bible, we find an expectation that as we grow and mature (in life and in faith), we’ll outgrow some things we believed before and need to “level up” to a more mature position. The writer of Acts described a group of faith-curious seekers in Berea as “of more noble character” simply because they did their own research to discover if what Paul was teaching rang true. And the writer of Hebrews expressed frustration that so many believers remained like infants, still needing milk when it comes to truth and unable to chew solid food. “Let’s move beyond the elementary teachings about Christ and be taken forward in maturity!” the writer pleads.

Friend, if you are ready to move beyond simplistic teachings and really dig into what it looks like to follow Jesus in your time and place, this is reason to rejoice, not despair. May you find joy and good partners as you move from milk to solid food, oh person of noble character!